Removing a reflected face in window
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Hello,
I am trying to salvage this photo I took of a bear we passed on a bus, but caught someones reflection in the image.
I am trying to remove all the reflections including the face on the bear itself which is proving the most difficult.
I have tried playing with stamp clones and spot healing but it wasn't quite working (I am an amateur at this).
Wondering if there is anything else to do so I can salvage this photo or is it too far gone?
Any help or advice is welcome.
Attached is the jpg and png file.
Thanks!
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Try to use those tools with care on a duplicated layer that only has a selection of the water. (limit action of tools to current layer in the top Options bar).
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Try the patch tool.
here some links:
https://phlearn.com/tutorial/remove-objects-patch-tool/
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-the-patch-tool-in-photoshop/
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I am not sure of the area that required adjustment, but this is the image with changes in probable areas made with the Patch tool.
In the future I suggest you post imges in png
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You are right, maybe trying to change just the color of that area would work.
A way to do it is to use a brush, picking the color from the water (holding Alt and clicking on it), using it in COLOR mode.
(Select a soft edges brush and use a low opacity, it will require care and patience too. But it will chnge the tone from brown to blue, something that may be just what is needed.

