@Cliftographer That works too. The remove tool is easier. There are other ways too (eg select object to remove)
As per PS, it may be intimidating but it shouldn't be for photography. Look at YT videos for the basics.
I use it with TK9, a great tool to automate/simplify most of the things you can do in PS for photography.
eg The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly
https://www.youtube.com/@thejoyofeditingwithdavekelly
or Piximperfect and more
Ignore the ones for art and design. Concentrate in photography features.

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