Removing window reflections from photos

[helptheold]

I have several photos that my husband took through a train window, they're good but the window reflection is bugging me. Any tips or tricks or actions that could remove the reflection? Here's one as an example.

[Kiana]

Like this?





I just used the spot healing brush tool. Go slow and make small adjustments at a time, instead of trying to do the whole area of reflection.

[Kimberly27]

I was going to say the same...the healing brush tool is always my friend for taking out people, spots, etc. I then run a filter for brightening and adjusting the colors. I use Pioneer Woman's photoshop actions

[JillW]

Thanks for the tips, ladies! We'll be on a train through the Rocky's in a month or so, and I'm sure there will be reflections on the photos I take. I will remember to use the healing brush!

[helptheold]

Originally Posted by Kiana

Like this?


I just used the spot healing brush tool. Go slow and make small adjustments at a time, instead of trying to do the whole area of reflection.

OMG you are amazing! I don't think I've ever used the spot healing brush before, I usually just use the clone tool but I know that wouldn't work for this type of issue. I'm excited to try it out now

Thanks!!

[helptheold]

Originally Posted by Kimberly27

I was going to say the same...the healing brush tool is always my friend for taking out people, spots, etc. I then run a filter for brightening and adjusting the colors. I use Pioneer Woman's photoshop actions

I'm a huge fan of The CoffeeShop's actions, they've never let me down!

[helptheold]

Originally Posted by JillW

Thanks for the tips, ladies! We'll be on a train through the Rocky's in a month or so, and I'm sure there will be reflections on the photos I take. I will remember to use the healing brush!

That will be so fun! This was from the White Pass & Yukon Route train up in Alaska, I was able to stand and brace myself on the outside platform most of the time and got a lot of good shots but my husband refused to be outside

[lizziej]

I've never used the spot healing brush. I need to!

[Kiana]

Originally Posted by helptheold

OMG you are amazing! I don't think I've ever used the spot healing brush before, I usually just use the clone tool but I know that wouldn't work for this type of issue. I'm excited to try it out now

Thanks!!

You're welcome

[TraceyM]

Great ideas. I think I've used them for various things. When I made this page, ( https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...page-2&cat=704) I made some adjustments to the photo with the arrows in it. The horizontal arrow points at my husband - there used to be other hikers just in front of him and along side him and I managed to get them all out sometimes often using the spot healing tool, and sometimes the clone. I tried some of the more advanced techniques but the bridge cause me too much trouble. In the end I was okay if it wasn't perfect because I only print at 8x8 anyway.


Keep exploring your programs and when you learn something new, practice it for a while to try to solidify the technique in your brain.