I want to remove the straps on this Owls legs. Could somebody suggest a technique please? Also I have taken some fence out of the top background but not too pleased with the results. Any ideas for improvement? Thanks

Maverick, the image you posted is way too small - only ~ 0.4 x 0.7 ". Even changing the resolution to 72 ppi it is about 1/3 of the size you should be able to upload.
On a higher res version I would use the clone tool and perhaps touch up with a brush on a blank layer.
Regards, Murray

Murray is right about the image size. I do have Alien Skin Blow-up which let me enlarge the picture a little.

-patch tool
-cloning
-healing brush.

dc

Thanks guys, so should I create a new layer first before patch tool, cloning etc?

Here's my try with your owl Maverick.

Mostly clone stamp but some dodge tool, also along with a tiny bit of smudging..

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h293/Pcraft_photos/owlcopy.jpg

PS. How does one make the actual picture show up in the post?

Go to Manage Attachments & upload an image there 100K or less

BTW great job with the owl

Great job Photocrafter, thanks. Should I Clone, Dodge etc on a new layer?

Thank you Chillin and Maverick..

Yes Maverick, I generally start with copying a new layer some folks start on a new layer.. I also save often.. As I've lost many hours of work, for not doing so. Twice bitten, twice shy.. lol I also save a PSD and Jpeg of the photos I work on..

Anyway, seeing I need the practice attaching a photo here goes...

Clone Stamp and a Highpass Overlay to emphasize Owl

Hi there... nothing to add in procedures but I like the shot and wanted to play... I did use a little paint with light.

Butch

Added a hint of catchlight in the right eye.

Cropped.

Radial darkening.

Thanks all, very good. What is the method to add Catch Eye ExclaimPt?

Catchlight added by cloning the catchlight from the left eye with a brush of low opacity.