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May 30, 2012 09:44:32   #
DonTX Loc: San Antonio
 
As you can see there is a yellowish lens flare next to the window on this building (taken in Pidgeon Forge, TN). Is there anything that can be done to get rid of or reduce this flare?

Thanks!

Don in TX



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May 30, 2012 09:51:50   #
rpavich Loc: West Virginia
 
It's not perfect but I took a shot.



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May 30, 2012 09:57:34   #
DonTX Loc: San Antonio
 
Wow, that's a lot better. May I ask how you did that?

Thanks!

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May 30, 2012 10:38:49   #
rpavich Loc: West Virginia
 
I selected the flare using the circluar selection tool in PSE 10.

I feathered the edge to help the correction transition blend in.

I selected "enhance>hue and saturation" and changed the hue to a more red shade to blend in.


then I adjusted the levels to try and get the washed out look to blend better.

Then when I was done the transition had a "ring" where the edge of the flare was so I clone stamped in good colors over the ring area to help it blend.

I'm sure it could be better but I just did a quick version.

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May 30, 2012 10:45:03   #
steve40 Loc: Asheville/Canton, NC, USA
 
Use a lens hood.

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May 30, 2012 11:00:11   #
DonTX Loc: San Antonio
 
Thank you so much Rpavich. I really appreciate the PSE tips and procedures. I guess a lens hood is next on my list of things-to-get to help prevent them in the first place. :-)

Don in TX

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May 30, 2012 11:23:59   #
PhotoArtsLA Loc: Boynton Beach
 
DonTX wrote:
As you can see there is a yellowish lens flare next to the window on this building (taken in Pidgeon Forge, TN). Is there anything that can be done to get rid of or reduce this flare?

Thanks!

Don in TX


You can avoid lens flairs while shooting. The simplest way to see if you are likely to get a lens flare is to turn around, 180 degrees, from your shooting position and hold the camera out, away from you. If the sunlight is illuminating the lens, then, you have a good chance for lens flare.

If you have someone with you, simply ask them, when you are composing the picture, to look at your lens, and, above your camera, place a hand in the way of the sun, to cast a shadow on the lens. Bingo. No flair possible. Lens shades help, but are not a complete solution. A hand, a hat, a clipboard, a magazine... anything that can cast a shadow on the lens... these are the tricks of the trade.

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May 30, 2012 13:50:54   #
DonTX Loc: San Antonio
 
I'll definitely remember that one PhotoArtsLA. I find it is easier to avoid them in the first place than to remove them afterwards. :-)

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May 31, 2012 10:14:55   #
cannie Loc: Snellville, Georgia
 
PhotoArtsLA wrote:
DonTX wrote:
As you can see there is a yellowish lens flare next to the window on this building (taken in Pidgeon Forge, TN). Is there anything that can be done to get rid of or reduce this flare?

Thanks!

Don in TX


You can avoid lens flairs while shooting. The simplest way to see if you are likely to get a lens flare is to turn around, 180 degrees, from your shooting position and hold the camera out, away from you. If the sunlight is illuminating the lens, then, you have a good chance for lens flare.

If you have someone with you, simply ask them, when you are composing the picture, to look at your lens, and, above your camera, place a hand in the way of the sun, to cast a shadow on the lens. Bingo. No flair possible. Lens shades help, but are not a complete solution. A hand, a hat, a clipboard, a magazine... anything that can cast a shadow on the lens... these are the tricks of the trade.
quote=DonTX As you can see there is a yellowish l... (show quote)



OMG.....I can't believe you said to use your hand....that is what I do because I don't like the lens hoods. I thought if I wrote to use your hand readers would think I lost my mind. Thank you for making me feel better about my technique.

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May 31, 2012 10:38:19   #
sjbegres Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 
rpavich wrote:
I selected the flare using the circluar selection tool in PSE 10.

I feathered the edge to help the correction transition blend in.

I selected "enhance>hue and saturation" and changed the hue to a more red shade to blend in.


then I adjusted the levels to try and get the washed out look to blend better.

Then when I was done the transition had a "ring" where the edge of the flare was so I clone stamped in good colors over the ring area to help it blend.

I'm sure it could be better but I just did a quick version.
I selected the flare using the circluar selection ... (show quote)


You are good.

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May 31, 2012 14:33:01   #
bullfrogs Loc: Chico, Calif.
 
I have a piece of black stiff cardboard with Velcro strips(Stick-On kind) I include in my Camera Bag to wrap around the lens and prevent me from carrying lens hoods.
I know it is hokey but prevents trouble when I get out and realize I forgot my hoods.
bullfrogs

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May 31, 2012 17:37:58   #
digicamking Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
bullfrogs wrote:
I have a piece of black stiff cardboard with Velcro strips(Stick-On kind) I include in my Camera Bag to wrap around the lens and prevent me from carrying lens hoods.
I know it is hokey but prevents trouble when I get out and realize I forgot my hoods.
bullfrogs


why would you ever take your lens hood off to begin with

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May 31, 2012 17:54:03   #
bullfrogs Loc: Chico, Calif.
 
I should have stated a (Flexable) black construction paper.
Perhaps to change a filter.....!! LOL
Bullfrogs

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May 31, 2012 23:06:56   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
rpavich wrote:
I selected the flare using the circluar selection tool in PSE 10.

I feathered the edge to help the correction transition blend in.

I selected "enhance>hue and saturation" and changed the hue to a more red shade to blend in.


then I adjusted the levels to try and get the washed out look to blend better.

Then when I was done the transition had a "ring" where the edge of the flare was so I clone stamped in good colors over the ring area to help it blend.

I'm sure it could be better but I just did a quick version.
I selected the flare using the circluar selection ... (show quote)


Good job.

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Jun 1, 2012 03:52:54   #
JAW Loc: LA
 
http://i49.tinypic.com/ml6tk8.png

Made some adjustments - color, brightness, contrast, sharpness and filled in the areas using the clone stamp.

Hope this is what you had in mind. The original was way to dark for me so I lightened it up some.

Using PSE 6 for Mac.

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