Calendar of Architecture

[Marilynne]

I would remove the wires, it would definitely help the sales of the calendars. Needa's suggestion of stitching the photos is a great idea. I use Image Composite Editor to stitch my photos. It is very easy to use, does a great job and I think it was a free program. Good Luck, keep us posted.

Yes, ICE is free.

The wires are underground in my community, but no where else.

 

[Enzo112]

When working on a calendar dedicated to historical buildings, removing wires can enhance the focus on the architecture itself, making the images cleaner and more visually appealing. Since these buildings are a key part of the village's heritage, it’s worth investing time to edit out distractions like power lines, especially for the calendar's purpose of raising funds and preserving history. While tedious, using cloning tools selectively can help minimize the impact of wires. However, if removing all wires is too time-consuming, consider prioritizing shots where the wires are most intrusive or using angles that naturally reduce their prominence.

 

[Blue439]

I agree with what has been said. Power and telephone lines are ugly and must be “disappeared” whenever possible. It is especially true when they are as in your face as they in the photos you showed us in this thread. I always remove them (as well as satellite dishes) from my Mediæval architecture shots. Removing them can sometimes be painful, although the new AI feature in Photoshop is much more... well, “intelligent” than the Cloning Tool and often does a marvelous job all by itself.

Similarly, I remove (whenever possible) cars, road signs and any other intrusions of the modern world in the period ambiance of the photograph.