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Hi, this is just an example photo, but if you look at the front headlamp of my car at a recent show you can see my refelection taking the photo, is there anyway in Aperture i can get rid of this, i know i can change my position or use a bigger lens.
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Grill-n-Chill by kiwi-bloke, on Flickr[/img]

Thanks in advance

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Isn't there a retouch tool?

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I can see what looks like you on the right. Is that a dent on the left just behind the headlamp or a second reflection of you? I was in the same situation and had to start paying more attention prior to the shot.

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I started using this effect:




I don't think there is so much to do against those reflections. Stepping further away and using a bigger focal length might get you smaller.

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Hay Hiking Mike thats no dent, i dont have dents in my car but i see what you mean, wasnt to worried about that one it was more the headlight one.

Jkstacey, yes there is a re-touch tool but its not that good on chrome.

And thanks Jiko


KB

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Sony a77 with 16mm to 50mm lens
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If you were using a flash you'd get the same effect as the twinkle you get on someones eye when they're used. Would it be possible to do the same kind of effect in photoshop on the chrome. A highlight would eliminate the reflection. It would just need to be dead subtle

This is more a question than advice, I don't use photoshop, it turns my brain to mud

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Yeah thats possible Ian, i'll try that next time.

I dont use Photoshop either but i do use Aperture.


KB

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Sony NEX-5 with 18mm to 55mm lens
Sony a77 with 16mm to 50mm lens
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwi-bloke/

quick fix attempt:



Selected your silhouettes but continued the treeline reflection, added some feather, brushed it over with the car's color at 50% opacity, blurred it a bit, blurred the edges, and Bob's your uncle!

If you want to prevent this in-camera, use a polarizing filter

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Thats fantastic Citrusper........... but it was the headlight surround i was more conserned about, great job though thanks


KB

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Sony NEX-5 with 18mm to 55mm lens
Sony a77 with 16mm to 50mm lens
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwi-bloke/

A polarising filter wouldn't get rid of the reflection in the chrome would it?

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Canon EOS 550D (with Magic Lantern)
18mm - 135mm Kit Lens, 50mm f1.8, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
430EX II Flash with Phottix Strato Wireless Tigger Set
Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 with 496 Ball Head. Gorilla Pod SLR
Canon Powershot A720IS with CHDK and intervalometer script. Pentax Optio W90

My Blog - http://www.ianganderton.wordpress.com

Oops. Oh well, same procedure would apply i think.

A polarizer just reduces reflections, it doesn't distinguish materials (I think). In my mind every reflection is essentially polarized light, which the filter should block out (for the most part).

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I take pictures so quickly, my highschool was "Continuous High".

I don't think a polariser would get rid of the reflection in the chrome, If I wear my polarised sunglasses I can still see my self in the mirror

It will reduce glare so the reflections on water will almost disappear but I think that's as far as the Dracula magic goes.

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"I'm playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order" - Eric Morecambe
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D7000 and too many lenses.

If you wanted to get rid of that refection just use the clone tool in photoshop.

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I know you said change position, even consider lying down so that you are less visible. Might also make for a more interesting photo.
Its probably another one of those things to look at before taking photo.

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Yeah good think Maxjj, i tried lying down once but couldn't up again

KB

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Sony a77 with 16mm to 50mm lens
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