replace background (sort of)

[kandace]

I'm looking to clone out the sign and pole.  I'd love to be able to replace the area that is blown-out as well, but I'm not sure how feasible that is.  When I attempt, it really screws with the bokeh. 

SOOR:

 

My edit:  {I'm a total amateur (hoping to take your classes in the near future), so please don't crucify me!}

**This is my first time posting, so hope I'm not breaking any rules.  

[Damien Symonds]

Gee, don't feel bad.  This is not easy.

Do you have any other photos with nice bokeh, that you might be able to use?

[kandace]

ha, ok!  I feel a little better about asking for help.

Here's one from the same evening.  The sky is still blown, but I'm not as concerned with that as I am with the stupid sign back there.  

SOOR:

[Damien Symonds]

That's perfect, I reckon.  You should be able to use the left-hand side of that photo (or the right-hand side flipped) and rotate it a bit, and mask it in to the main photo.

[kandace]

Very first masking experience!  Cool!

Thanks Damien!!

[Damien Symonds]

Good job!