Help with editing underwater portrait

[SammyJ]

Hi All

I have tried editing a photo using byRo's degrunge method, but am having trouble doing cloning and dodge and burn once I have applied the filters.

I first made some changes to the exposure and brightness/contrast, then I used the clone tool to clean up the background.

Next I did the degrunge technique with Highpass and Gaussian on a separate layer.

I then tried to use the clone tool to clean up some spots the filters didn't hide, but realised the clone tool does not behave the same after filters applied.

Any ideas will be gratefully received.

Cheers
Sam

Original Photo:
PICT0129Compressed.jpg
Attempt at Editing:
PICT0129Edit1Compressed.jpg

[Tony W]

Easiest way I can think of if you are having problems using the clone tool is to duplicate your image to a new layer using 'Ctrl+shift+Alt+ e'.

This way all your work in the underlying layers will be merged into a new layer where all tools should work as required

[SammyJ]

Thankyou!!! I love this forum! If anyone else thinks that I have chosen an incorrect method for retouching underwater portraits, please let me know... The clone and spot healing brush is very tedious, but it seems to be getting the job done!

Cheers
Sam

[0lBaldy]

Sam, for underwater shots where the lights or lens are not filtered I sometimes start with a simple underwater action that brings back the reds

it also is handy for other situations

[SplashFoto]

Hi Sam! For the next time you dive in use the white balance before you start shooting. Good luck with everything!!! Cindy

[jeremy1986]

here's my try at it.. send me a message if interested

[SplashFoto]

Nice Jeremy!!!!!

[SammyJ]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

Sam, for underwater shots where the lights or lens are not filtered I sometimes start with a simple underwater action that brings back the reds

Hi 0lBaldy,

I did a bit of googling and found some info about Underwater Action here: http://dive-photos.net/?tag=photoshop

Is that what you meant?

[0lBaldy]

Yes, that is the same underwater action I posted in the Zip file above...

[chillin]

After cleaning (using separation), selective curves to adjust colors & a channel mixer to bring back the water

[jeremy1986]

very well done chillin

[chillin]

Thanks jeremy1986