Is there a simple way to create a virtual copy of the original picture, rather than with all the edits applied? I created a virtual copy, then cleared the history and re-edited the original.
Keyboard shortcut for virtual copies is Ctrl + ‘ for Windows, or Command + ‘ for Mac. It does apply all the edits, but you can reset the edits on the virtual copy to start again from scratch. What I like to do, when working with virtual copies, is:
1. Edit original
2. Create virtual copy
3. (Sometimes) Reset settings on virtual copy OR (other times) make tweaks on edits on virtual copy
4. Tweak to perfection
Another thing that you could experiment with is “snapshots”. These can be helpful when you want to save edit status before continuing on in the editing process. I’ve attached a screenshot so you can see how it works. Virtual copies and snapshots are both handy, for different reasons.
I also tried removing the boat using Ps, but couldn’t get it to select just the boat
Yes, Photoshop is amazing and powerful but it’s also not the easiest program to master! Not sure which tool you were using, but the clone stamp tool (keyboard shortcut is s) would be what I’d use in that situation. Honestly, you might even be able to clone those things out in LR. They’ve been making a lot of updates that have increased how well you’re able to use the cloning tools right in LR (keyboard shortcut q, when in Develop Module) and I’ve been impressed with the things I’ve been able to do that formerly would have required PS.
