Problem with cell phone photo: A friend sent this photo to me yesterday. I've been trying to correct it using a gradient filter in Elements 10 with no luck. The photo acts like it's...

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

A friend sent this photo to me yesterday. I've been trying to correct it using a gradient filter in Elements 10 with no luck. The photo acts like it's two separate photos. I've managed to make the photo look normal except for the horizontal line across the middle. Any ideas from our PP gurus out there. Maybe I'm missing something simple.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

pounder35 wrote:

A friend sent this photo to me yesterday. I've been trying to correct it using a gradient filter in Elements 10 with no luck. The photo acts like it's two separate photos. I've managed to make the photo look normal except for the horizontal line across the middle. Any ideas from our PP gurus out there. Maybe I'm missing something simple.

I would do a precise selection of the two segments and try running a curves layer on each side to try and match them. Then when you get them as close as possible, if there is still a visible line you could work on it with the clone tool.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

JohnSwanda wrote:

I would do a precise selection of the two segments and try running a curves layer on each side to try and match them. Then when you get them as close as possible, if there is still a visible line you could work on it with the clone tool.

I thought about the clone tool or healing brush. I'll try both options. I've managed to balance the color but still need to do some adjustment. Just have to get rid of the line. Thanks for the input. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Repost this thread in the post processing section WITH the original picture.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Rongnongno wrote:

Repost this thread in the post processing section WITH the original picture.

Great idea. Thanks! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

Till then.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Bill Houghton wrote:

Till then.

Care to share your secrets? :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

Just used the rectangular marquee tool ro make a selection of the damaged area, then used the levels to adjust (mostly Red and some Yellow) then went in with a air brush and clone tool and cleaned up the line left from the Marquee once I deselected. No layers, no burning, just old fashion playing.

You can still see the difference in the blanket. But cell phone photos, are a pain. Sorry but I find them way to touchy in the lighting spectrum.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Bill Houghton wrote:

Just used the rectangular marquee tool ro make a selection of the damaged area, then used the levels to adjust (mostly Red and some Yellow) then went in with a air brush and clone tool and cleaned up the line left from the Marquee once I deselected. No layers, no burning, just old fashion playing.

:thumbup: :thumbup: My problem is I don't "play" enough. I was trying to over-complicate it. Thanks a bunch. I'm going to "play" later and try to achieve the same results from scratch. It's the only way to learn. :thumbup: :thumbup:

AZ Dog Loc: Peoria, AZ

First problem was that it was shot with a cell phone.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

AZ Dog wrote:

First problem was that it was shot with a cell phone.

I agree but the photo was sent to me. Cell phone cameras are convenient but just not my style. I want a good DSLR or film SLR in my hand and a bag full of lenses and other goodies. Call me old fashioned but it's what I'm comfortable with. :thumbup: