Advanced Cloning

Retouching techniques give photographers more control than ever. Try a combination of tools for removing distracting elements from almost any scene.

Text And Photography By Kevin McNeal

Published July 5, 2011
Updated June 30, 2016

Each year, the number of visitors to our national parks grows, looking to see and photograph their favorite icons.

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