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March 26, 2026
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Does anyone have some tips on how to remove blotches in window panes due to polarization?

  • March 26, 2026
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I know it wasn’t the wisest thing to do, but I didn’t have a chance to change filters or lenses.
I was walking through an airport’s departure hall and took a picture of the apron through a large glass window pane. Because I still had my polarization filter on the lens, blotches appeared throughout the pictures, in addition to light reflecting from within the hall. I tried using the removal tool (reflections), but the result was very disappointing. There was hardly a difference noticeable. Was this just too much for the app?
If anyone has a good idea on how to eliminate the blotches efficiently and effectively, I’m sure interested. 
I am on macOS 26.3.1 using Photoshop (27.4.0), Lightroom (15.2.1), and Camera Raw (18.2.2).
Thanks for any help.
Tom

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    John Waller
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 1, 2026

    Suggest you post an example file or two so we can see what you are seeing and offer some helpful suggestions.