PP-Halos?

[pvclobster]

I know it's a flower shot, and that there tend to be way to many on the forum. But-I'd love some photoshop advice. When I selected the flower in this picture to change the lighting, I seem to have gotten a bit of a halo around it as well. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it? Thanks!

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[fokker]

I can't really see the halo that you are talking about, where exactly are you seeing it?

 

[shmne]

I'm generally the first to pick out any graphical errors due to photoshopping, however the only thing I am seeing is an amplified blur on the edge of the flower due to sharpening and brightening.

Are you sure it is a halo you are seeing?

 

[pbelarge]

Looks like a little bit of CA

 

[pvclobster]

Now that I look at it again (I really should stop editing photos late at night), you guys are totally right. Is there anything I can do about the ca, or am I just stuck with it?

 

[shmne]

If you're good with a brush, you can create an adjustment layer, mask in the CA afflicted areas, and try to tone correct by applying that mask to a layer filled with the opposite color the CA is.

I'm sure there are easier ways, I just come from a school of thought that tells me to use as little automated procedures as possible xD

 

[pbelarge]

If you have LR3, there is Lens Correction, which will help reduce if not eliminate the CA seen in your shot.

It is auto or manual depending on which camera/lens you shot this with.

 

[pvclobster]

I'm using photoshop elements, and have almost no experience with using it. Maybe when I have a chance I'll mess with the idea of using the opposite color. Thanks for the suggestions!