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Lizard Photo Restoration

Reader Submissions: Photo Restoration and Retouching Success Stories

From billwball

 Lizard Photo Restoration

The lizard is covered by a vine.

 Lizard Photo Restoration

The lizard now looks normal.

About the Photo Restoration 

In the original photo, a vine was across the lizard. It covered parts of the legs and feet. In order to fix this photo, I would have to "build" the legs and feet.

Software and Techniques Used 

I used Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition, cloning areas near where the vine covered the lizard. For the legs and feet, I cloned parts of body and shaped them to get the results. I began the project by completing all the background changes before I attempted to rebuild the lizard. Once I started the lizard, I had to zoom in close and sometimes, do a pixel at a time in order to get the proper shape.

Advice 

  • Take your time and be patient.

What graphics software do you use on a regular basis? 

I now use PhotoShop CS3.

How long have you been working with graphics software? 

I have been working with graphics software for about 15 years.

How is graphics software used in your daily activities? 

I enjoy photo retouching and correction. I really like it when I can restore a damaged photo for someone who thought it would be lost forever.

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