I have a BW image (TIFF and JPEG) that I'm getting ready for competition. So far, it's about where I want it EXCEPT along some edges of the tree that's the main subject is a white border about 2-5 (not sure exactly) pixels in width. Any ideas on how I can get rid of it using LR, PS or whatever. I have a reasonably full complement of plug-ins, both Nik and Topaz, for PS.
I'd enclose a copy of the image except I want to hold that until after I submit my competition entry. I know this reduces some help possibilities for help down to speculation. Still, I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
I use the blur tool, Mode: Darken, Opacity 75%, pick a soft brush and "run a bead" across the white edges. it darkens the pixels somewhat, and blends it in with both the background and main subject.
Sounds like you may have over processed the shadows/highlights. Can you post a crop of the problem area
SonyA580
Loc: FL in the winter & MN in the summer
Over sharpening gives edges a white "glow". If you don't want a blur, you can try running a brush over the edges with "darken highlights" selected. Start with 5% and work up. Careful not to darken the subject while you are at it.
I am interested in the answers that you get as I have been docked points for the same halo that you are getting. It turns up in my images when using Photomatrix on B&W images.
SonyA580 wrote:
Over sharpening gives edges a white "glow". If you don't want a blur, you can try running a brush over the edges with "darken highlights" selected. Start with 5% and work up. Careful not to darken the subject while you are at it.
This sounds like what might be happening to me. For the image in question I wanted a sharp edge on the main subject (a tree bent by the wind at the shore) and applied some extra sharpening. I'll try a few experiments to see if they help.
Thanks for the input.
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