[DeeZee]

I got these GREAT shots of my son devouring a chocolate egg almost as big as his head ... closely cropped, great colors, just beautiful gooey mess ..... except that I didn't notice at the time that his nose was running!!! (eeewww, don't even want to go there !!!)

But I hate to trash these photos. Is there any hope of masking this little snafu? I mean, can you really edit that out?

I can upload a few of the shots if you really want to see, but they are so good other than that little detail......

sigh, am I the ONLY mom with these problems?

[lesliefavela]

DeeZee, on May 7 2005, 01:12 AM, said:

I got these GREAT shots of my son devouring a chocolate egg almost as big as his head ... closely cropped, great colors, just beautiful gooey mess ..... except that I didn't notice at the time that his nose was running!!! (eeewww, don't even want to go there !!!)

But I hate to trash these photos.  Is there any hope of masking this little snafu?  I mean, can you really edit that out? 

I can upload a few of the shots if you really want to see, but they are so good other than that little detail......

sigh, am I the ONLY mom with these problems?
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I don't believe you! haha Is the snot in every shot? Oh, crud, now I can't stop laughing to type. My stomach hurts! lol How would he look with a moustache? Sorry, DeeZee, someone else will have to help you on this one. hahahaha

[momentousangel]

Sounds like some of the photos I've gotten of my children, they sound gross or what not, but they are a true candid moment that I usually cherish. I guess I just feel that they won't be little forever and tehy won't always have runny noses, so I keep the "gross" photos just because I always want to remember the way things were when they were little, and also because it makes for great albums to show family. Yes, you may get the comments that you should have blown your childs nose, but oh well right? Everyone has a runny nose sometime. And believe it or not, alot of people have runny noses when eating hot or spicy foods too, so if it was me, I'd leave them and use them as they are, but would also take and fix one or two then compare it to original and see which you truly like better and which stresses the actual moment when it was taken.

[gauchogirl]

It depends on how, uh, messy, it is, lol. Fixing a little shiny spot isn't too hard, but a full on runny nose, probably mixed with chocolate, well, that might be harder LOL. You can post a pic and and I'll give you my opinion, lol. But, all in all, I mostly agree with Valerie, above. It's part of being a kid.

[DeeZee]

Thanks, Ladies for the advice. I'll post one and show you what I mean ...

And thanks Leslie for being at my back LOL!

[Romika]

DeeZee, on May 6 2005, 11:12 PM, said:

I got these GREAT shots of my son devouring a chocolate egg almost as big as his head ... closely cropped, great colors, just beautiful gooey mess ..... except that I didn't notice at the time that his nose was running!!! (eeewww, don't even want to go there !!!)

But I hate to trash these photos.  Is there any hope of masking this little snafu?  I mean, can you really edit that out? 

Some Mom's just have all the luck, don't they?!!? Sorry about that DeeZee, you just cracked me up!

First what photo-editing software do you use? As GauchoGirl said, fixing a "shiny spot" or other blemish is usually pretty easy with the right tools. For example, in Photoshop Elements, you can just use their new "Healing and/or Spot Healing" brushes. You can also go the Clone/Stamp route...but it takes a lot longer.

I'd play with one of the photos to see how you can edit it. If it looks good, use it as your focal image. But scrap those other ones too...they're part of real life with a kid!

[DeeZee]

OK, I posted one of them...before it gets too messy at least...

http://scrapgirls.com.ipbhost.com/index.ph...cmd=si&img=1844

[Wxchic]

I had pics like that too...In fact I scrapped one of Abbie, but I did edit out the nose goobers...It worked well...and well, no one had to know! But NOW you do!!! HAHA!

[jaxscraps]

You are right though, the picture is adorable. I can't wait to see your LO! (either way you go)

[lesliefavela]

DeeZee, left a note with the picture.

[gauchogirl]

I don't think this is bad at all! You could edit it if you want, but I really don't think it is as messy as you think!
tonya

[DeeZee]

thanks for the opinion. Guess I'll try to use it as is .... still bugs me thought LOL!

[triciadoll]

DeeZee I sent you a PM.

[momentousangel]

It's not that bad, but it would be easy enough to fix. I'm just jealous that I don't have any chocolate now, so gotta try and talk DH into going to get me candy bar, lol. This diet thing isn't working very well at all.

[gauchogirl]

Lol Valerie, great transition to chocolate!
tonya

[DeeZee]

Tricia thank you so much for your help with this one! It looks great!!!

Does anyone know what the equivalent of the healing brush might be in PSP? Or do we not have one?

[triciadoll]

DeeZee, on May 8 2005, 08:15 PM, said:

Tricia thank you so much for your help with this one!  It looks great!!!

Does anyone know what the equivalent of the healing brush might be in PSP?  Or do we not  have one?
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You're welcome...glad I could help you!

[darklighter]

I just know the old fashion way.... I zoom in really close then try to match spots from other areas around that are not so bad. or use the smudge/blend tool. Doesn't always work though. Definately use a copy Anyway the photos are pretty cute the way they are, it is not the first thing you notice:)

Susan

[momentousangel]

All this and all of these just aren't getting me anywhere with this diet, that I haven't been fully committed to, and well, chocolate is definately a big part of why it just isn't working. I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that or not though,

[mcfrog]

I LOVE this pic, how fab to capture a moment like this!!

Hope you work out how to fix it so you're happy with it (I love it as it is!!).

Karen

[esmom98]

I think you could go either way with this picture. I would probably try to clone it, but you have to find good "matching" skin on the face. You could even put a piece of digital vellum on it, if you wanted to make it a little dreamy.

Juliana

[DeeZee]

Good idea.. I haven't yet scrapped this one so making it dreamy could take care of the "little" problem LOL! He was SO proud of his egg!

[jeanie_D]

DeeZee, on May 14 2005, 07:14 AM, said:

Good idea.. I haven't yet scrapped this one so making it dreamy could take care of the "little" problem LOL! He was SO proud of his egg!

Hi I thought the picture is cute
I had something similar in one of my pics & I used the scratch remover and
I think the clone toll in PSP.
Jeanie