Need some help fixing a shot please!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

04/06/2008 12:30:42 AM · #1

I have a 2 photos with the same problem that I need fixed. I'm limited by using GIMP to try and fix these shots. In both I have very strong blown out highlights from the sun. Here is an example of the shots. If anyone can fix this, can I email you the files to fix for me? Thanks alot everyone!!!

rlinn3

Nikon D100

04/06/2008 12:44:38 AM · #2

Blown highlights are next to impossible to fix, due to the fact there is no information in the blown out areas to work with. You can darken the blown areas some, but the details, (eyes, sides of noses, etc. porbably will not be saveable).

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/06/2008 12:49:18 AM · #3

Did you shoot these in a raw format? If not you will probably be hard pressed to get any detail back in the blown higlights.

ShutterHack

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/06/2008 12:56:06 AM · #4

Can you email original to scalisema@yahoo.com I will see what i can do

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/06/2008 01:28:56 AM · #5

Originally posted by ShutterHack:

Can you email original to scalisema@yahoo.com I will see what i can do

Thanks for the info guys. Shutterhack YGM. Thanks again!

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/06/2008 01:52:57 AM · #6

I have had limited success with any shots with blown highlight by combining two images. I always shoot in RAW so I simply create 2 exposures of the same shot as different files. One exposure is pretty much the exposure that I want and the second is under exposed to try and get back some of the blown highlights. I then stick them as 2 layers one on top of the other and mask out slightly the underexposed layer underneath the good exposure. It takes some trial and error with opacity levels so it doesn't look too fake but I've had some good results doing this to save a photo or two!

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM for Canon

04/06/2008 01:54:26 AM · #7

My internet is acting retarded so I might not be able to attach and email the files tonight. :( If not then I'll send them in the morning Mike.

coronamv

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/06/2008 02:19:40 AM · #8

Seems beyond help. Next to being blown out the DOF is too shallow. Your subjects are not in focus. I would reshoot

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/06/2008 03:10:18 AM · #9

You can send me the original if you like. I will PM you with my email address.

dassilem

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

04/06/2008 08:30:58 AM · #10

how bout making a nice b&w....I'm not good at this but I converted it quick and burned the blown out areas and my lousy attempt took away the attention to the blown out areas.