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August 18, 2017
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Content aware can't remove unwanted item from photo

  • August 18, 2017
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Photoshop Forum,

I'm trying to remove the yellow paint from tree surface in background of this photo. Each time I use content aware it brings in flesh tones from the face. Please help, advise. All advice is greatly appreciated.

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    Correct answer Mohammad.Harb

    Select the area with magic or quick selection tool,

    expnad the selection with few pixels from:

    select -> modify -> expand

    then use content-aware fill

    if that did not work perfectly,

    you need to make it manually using patch tool, Clone or spot healing

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    D Fosse
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 18, 2017

    Mask the area (softly) and transplant another portion of the trunk into it. Then paint out the yellow reflections on her chin and hair with a brush set to color mode.

    valeriem62559070
    Participating Frequently
    August 18, 2017

    D. Fosse,

    Thank you for all your advise! The end product you produced is beautiful!  Thank you again!

    Mohammad.Harb
    Community Expert
    Mohammad.HarbCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 18, 2017

    Select the area with magic or quick selection tool,

    expnad the selection with few pixels from:

    select -> modify -> expand

    then use content-aware fill

    if that did not work perfectly,

    you need to make it manually using patch tool, Clone or spot healing

    valeriem62559070
    Participating Frequently
    August 18, 2017

    Mohammad Harb,

    Thank you for your response and insights on how to correct this issue.

    Lilybiri
    Legend
    August 18, 2017

    I cannot see the photo, did you insert it?

    valeriem62559070
    Participating Frequently
    August 18, 2017

    I did. Here it is again. New to forum. Thanks for responding.

    Lilybiri
    Legend
    August 18, 2017

    I always start with small portions, not with the whole area because it is too close to the skin part.

    A quick screenshot (started with small rectangle:

    Part is already 'repaired.