Lens flare
Jan 22, 2014 23:16:06 #
Jan 22, 2014 23:25:02 #
NKN_RKY wrote:
Whats the best way to remove lens flare?
If you have LR use the Spot Removal tool set to Heal. If you have PS use the Spot Healing Brush Tool. I can show you the results if you don't mind me working on your photo and reposting it.
Jan 22, 2014 23:35:58 #
I see the lens flare problem as minimal compared to the overexposed highlights in the clouds. How do you get rid of that? I am not sure, either. HDR is the obvious answer.
NKN_RKY wrote:
Whats the best way to remove lens flare?
Jan 22, 2014 23:54:13 #
You can mess with it, as for the overexposed clouds was probably me playing around with the pic, perhaps a tad were remaining prior, I did play with the hdr feature and helped quite a bit.
Jan 23, 2014 12:21:52 #
Jan 23, 2014 13:04:20 #
Jan 23, 2014 13:08:02 #
Those look great, I use paint shop pro x6 by Corel, or should I say still learning. How have you guys learned all the different picture tools within a program, there's 100's with names that aren't easy to understand what they do?
Jan 23, 2014 18:21:11 #
I don't know if there is any individual on this planet who really figured out Photoshop completely. That's the one to beat. Some other software - like Lightroom - is a little more intuitive, but it still comes with quite a learning curve.
One tip if you want nice prints: Most not calibrated monitors tend to be too bright, so prints turn out over-saturated and too dark.
Next time on the beach try aperture priority. F/22 probably contributed to the flare a bit in your picture. If you focus into the distance at f/4 or so you also have a better chance to blur the partially chopped up folks in the foreground that don't add to the picture.
One tip if you want nice prints: Most not calibrated monitors tend to be too bright, so prints turn out over-saturated and too dark.
Next time on the beach try aperture priority. F/22 probably contributed to the flare a bit in your picture. If you focus into the distance at f/4 or so you also have a better chance to blur the partially chopped up folks in the foreground that don't add to the picture.
Jan 23, 2014 18:26:42 #
Jan 23, 2014 18:41:21 #
Our Australian friends say: F/8 is your mate! That's usually where any lens performs at its peak. From personal experience I know that digital sensors take less kindly to small apertures (color fringing etc.) from f/16 on up than film did.
For your image you should have dialed in ISO 100 and a wide aperture and paid attention to your shutter speed not reaching its upper limit in the bright sunlight.
For your image you should have dialed in ISO 100 and a wide aperture and paid attention to your shutter speed not reaching its upper limit in the bright sunlight.
Jan 26, 2014 08:46:49 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
NKN_RKY wrote:
That makes plenty of sense, F/22 is going to open up a lot of detail, thanks.
F22 will expend the DOF but not necessarily more detail specifically sharpness. The issue is refraction. With the smaller aperture f22 and higher, light is forced through a small opening. This small opening, hampers light and can soften details.
Almost all camera's have a sweet spot, f/8 to f/16. Find yours. In addition learn how to use/calculate hyperfocal distance.
Jan 26, 2014 08:53:10 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
The best way to remove lens flare is to avoid lens flare. Do not shoot into the light but keep it at 90 degrees. Use the len's hood. Get lenses that have a multi-coating that specifically reduces flare. Sometimes a polarizer can help. If you see lens fare in your view finder, change your angle. Check your LCD.
I hate flare unless I want flare. Usually not.
I hate flare unless I want flare. Usually not.
Jan 26, 2014 09:01:46 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Last comment.
The picture lacks foreground. There needs to be something in the foreground that gives the image some dimension and perspective. It does not have to be an object abut a leading line(s) or some other focal asset.
The blown out highlights should be addressed in camera. And getting it right in camera will make post processing a joy of optimization as oppose to an exercise of error correction.
The picture lacks foreground. There needs to be something in the foreground that gives the image some dimension and perspective. It does not have to be an object abut a leading line(s) or some other focal asset.
The blown out highlights should be addressed in camera. And getting it right in camera will make post processing a joy of optimization as oppose to an exercise of error correction.
Jan 26, 2014 12:27:39 #
Thanks Mark and Klaus, a lot of really good points for me to work on, especially with the higher F stops or rather smaller apertures as well as adding some foreground. I'll just need to shoot awhile to find the sweet spot, trouble is I'm not able to practice again there, I'm in Washington hardly no such thing as lens flare with all the overcast skies here, lol!
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