Alternatives to CS6

I have lightroom and looking for a programme mainly for cloning/removing unwanted objects which LR does not do very well.

I know alot of people rate Photoshop but are there any good alternatives out there that are cheaper?

Thanks

I don't know but can well imagine that older versions of Photoshop are still available if you search on the internet. I'm still using PS7*, which is seriously old now, but still does what I need it to do.

Photoshop Elements is a far cheaper, paired down version of PS. Its more of a pure photographers tool than big daddy, which is also aimed at graphic designers and the like so contains things we 'togs are just not interested in.

*Note: Theres a site claiming to offer free downloads of PS7, www.brothersoft.com I've no idea if they are reliable but thats one I literally bumped into after 60 seconds of looking.

GIMP
Much more affordable than Photoshop - in fact, it's free!

I use it alongside of Lightroom...

http://www.gimp.org/

Hahaha PS7 users unite! I didn't download a free copy, mine is just old...but it works.

I use PhotoLine, likely the most powerful in the second league. Fast, even on this old PC of mine.
PS plugins work flawlessly.

http://pl32.com/

You may also check Wire Worm, the cloning plugin.

http://vicanek.de/plug​ins/wireworm.htm

Thanks i will have a look them and have a good play