Remove mirror reflection from a photo - how it works

Spectacle reflections are a big problem in photography and image processing. This practical tip will show you how to remove the reflections and what you can do about them.

1. Photography: Pay attention to reflections - illuminate differently

If you make sure that you don't get any unwanted reflections in the photo when you take the photo, it will be much easier afterwards.

• It is therefore important not only to take snapshots, but to pay particular attention to the lighting of the subject. That means: angle of incidence = angle of reflection. So make sure that the light source is not at the same angle to the object as the camera.
• Trick: Raise the temple slightly so that the glasses tilt slightly down at the front. This way you can prevent most reflections.

2. Photoshop: Remove the color cast of the glasses reflection

If you cannot readjust the photo again, you have to fix the problem with image editing programs such as Photoshop or the free tool Gimp. This is usually very time-consuming.

1. First of all, remove a large part of the disturbing reflection by taking out the color cast of the reflection.
2. To do this, use the small button below the levels to create the new "Hue / Saturation" setting level.
3. Then adjust the hue of the reflection and turn the saturation value down. Make sure not to have any other parts with the same color in the picture. Otherwise you have to create a selection of the section beforehand.
4. Depending on the photo, you have already removed most of the distracting reflection.

3. Correct mirror reflection with tools

If you want to completely remove the annoying reflection in the glasses, you can not avoid the time-consuming use of correction tools. For this, however, some experience and dexterity with the tools is required.

• The copying stamp is suitable for this, with which you can stamp over certain areas of surrounding areas.
• Alternatively, try the area repair or mending tool.
• Depending on the size of the reflection, the enormous amount of time probably makes little sense.

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