Re: [OM] That's Not a Bokeh, This is a Bokeh

[Moose]

A bit of Gaussian seems to me to ameloriate the problem to the point 
where it doesn't detract. I don't think anyone would notice unless 
specifically looking.

As to the bright orange things, taming with bits of Highlight, Hue and 
Gaussian Blur is an alternative to cloning. 
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/Others/CHLing/Flower01.htm>

Moose

Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I tried various blur techniques.  Applying a "radial blur" in the 
> direction of the stem or a "smart blur" with a small radius works fairly 
> well.  Of course, you have to mask it so just the offending leaves are 
> affected.  But to merge the "double image" effect you have to use enough 
> blurring that the leaves begin to lose their identity as leaves.  If I 
> cared enough to really recover this image I would probably (under very 
> high magnification) "paint" in the gap with the clone tool or use a 
> similar technique that blended the "double image" without softening the 
> sharper outer edges of the leaves.  But too much work for something 
> that's not mine.  :-)

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