Post Processing help needed

I need a little post processng help to make this shot look better. I would like to remove the distracting parts of the wall starting in the upper left corner and going horizonal accross the tp of the photo. I did this in photoshop however when I try to print the image I get a white band accross the top and bottom of the photo even at 4x6 ( photo won't fit page). So I have 3 questions Please help. The full sized image was not allowed here the original was shot with a rebel xt full size JPEG.

1. Can this photo be fixed if so would you mind sharing your steps so I can learn?

2. Should I not zoom in so close when I take the photo's and resize during post processing to reove items? I shoot a lot of drag racing stuff and run into this problem during post processing

3. I forgot the last question LOL

Thanks
Joe

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How about this? This is a 6x4 crop with the top of the wall cloned out. Is this what you mean? This was a very quick operation and, with more care, you could do a better job

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Thank you Roy Did you use photoshop and just cut the top off ? This is what I need to know. Thanks Joe

No, he cloned the wall. Notice how the wall is wider in his picture (actually, taller..lol).

The Polster is right. First I cropped it to a 6x4 format. This left a little of the sky showing along the top right of the picture, and this was cloned out. Done on Photoshop in about 5 minutes (or less).

still kinda new to post processing what do you mean by cloned ? What tools / program do you use for that Sorry to be a pest but still learning

The program I use is Photoshop but the cloning facility is available on most imaging software. Cloning is really copying a little piece of the image and placing it somewhere else on the image. For instance, in your picture, I copied little bits of the wall and 'stuck' them on the sky, to make it look like a taller wall. I've probably not explained this at all well but I would suggest that a search, either in this forum, or on Google, will bring you lots of information as to how to apply the technique.

You must be very careful in using these techniques. Before you realize what is happening, you can become addicted and buying things like Photoshop CS3. It can almost take over your life.

You see, I speak from experience and must go to the weekly meetings to keep it under control.

2. Should I not zoom in so close when I take the photo's and resize during post processing to reove items? I shoot a lot of drag racing stuff and run into this problem during post processing



Thanks
Joe[/QUOTE]

Since no one really answered this question - Yes, leave yourself some room to resize, especially if you need the finished size to be a set dimension, like 4x6. If you do own photoshop, I highly recommend that you take a class in your area, or get yourself a good book to guide you in the basics (amazon.com is a great place to search). There are also tons of sites online with tips and tutorials.