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
It's not perfect but I took a shot.
Wow, that's a lot better. May I ask how you did that?
Thanks!
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.
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
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.
I'll definitely remember that one PhotoArtsLA. I find it is easier to avoid them in the first place than to remove them afterwards. :-)
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.
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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.
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
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
I should have stated a (Flexable) black construction paper.
Perhaps to change a filter.....!! LOL
Bullfrogs
http://i49.tinypic.com/ml6tk8.pngMade 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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