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        Berghill 
           
           
         
          
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				 Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:45 pm    Post subject: Cleaning images taken through  a window. | 
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				Many moons ago I found a really useful little application for PS 7 which helped clean up an image which was taken through a window. Sadly when my old computer went AWOL I lost the application. I have searched the Interweb thingy but the application seems no longer to be in existence. So here is the question. Does anyone have any pointers on how to improve. clean, whatever images taken through a window?  (Other than going outside and taking the pictures, the birds do not stay if ones goes outside.) Windows 7 and PS 7 but also have Elements 9
 
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        thehermit 
           
           
         
          
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				 Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:32 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				Welcome to the forum Berghill. I would suggest you post an example of what you are dealing with, so members can get a better idea of what you are facing. _________________ If life serves you lemons, make lemonade!  | 
			 
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        Berghill 
           
           
         
          
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				 Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:48 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				I will try to add a picture.
 
 
 
The image was taken through glass and as you may be able to see, it has the effect of causing the colours to be a little 'faded'.  | 
			 
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        jerryb4417 
           
           
         
          
          Joined: 20 Dec 2008 
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          Location: Oklahoma PS Version: photoshop cs5 OS: win7 pro 64 bit, i7-3.2g, GTS 450, 
         
       
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				 Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:17 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				hi,
 
this is where the picture really clarifies quite bit what you were wanting...
 
 
I thought your were talking about reflections andhaziness, etc.... and those can be bear to take out....
 
 
this here just a dullness....
 
 
myself,
 
add a level adjusment layer and adjust each channel... that  really bring out the colors..
 
 
then add above levels  a brightness and contrast adjustment layer... and ajust to suite.... it improves it a little bit more...
 
 
just for info, 
 
a little plugin i use sometimes,  is something call redynamix (16 bucks) , only works for 32 bit ps,  ... really love the program.. although primarilydesigned for single image hdr creation .... i use it quite a bit on just cleaning up the image alittle..  | 
			 
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        Berghill 
           
           
         
          
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				 Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:36 am    Post subject:  | 
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				Thanks!  | 
			 
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        K-touch 
           
           
         
          
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        costisefu 
           
           
          
          
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        K-touch 
           
           
         
          
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