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16. I use the G'MIC plugin on GIMP to remove power lines, scratches in negatives, etc.

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 09:47 AM

Nov 2024

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G'MIC

https://github.com/GreycLab/gmic

https://gmic.eu/

It's in many Linux repositories and there are YouTube tutorials.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhZWW4XG2XEJqfGmGWiG7EfttWtpQvyu

I've never used Photoshop much so I've never had to unlearn anything to use GIMP fluently.

Luddite that I am, the new AI stuff in commercial image processing software troubles me.

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Requesting advice: is there a way to take a photo of a glass framed photo... [View all] IcyPeas Nov 2024 OP

I will try this tomorrow in the daylight. Thanks IcyPeas Nov 2024 #7

Have you tried turning off all lights in the area? flying_wahini Nov 2024 #2

I will try this. Thanks IcyPeas Nov 2024 #8

Take glass out of the frame Earl_from_PA Nov 2024 #3

Simple suggestion first. usonian Nov 2024 #4

I'm not really sure what you mean in your first paragraph usonian IcyPeas Nov 2024 #11

I knew I'd find it. usonian Nov 2024 #12

Oh okay, now I understand your 1st paragraph... perfectly. IcyPeas Nov 2024 #13

Aren't we photographers visual thinkers? usonian Nov 2024 #14

I've had luck taking the picture at an angle that minimizes glare. hunter Nov 2024 #5

I do that when I take pix of hilarious junk in thrift stores usonian Nov 2024 #6

Try using a polarizing filter. Grumpy Old Guy Nov 2024 #15