Halos appear after processing an image, especially if you have blended multiple exposures. It is also more commonly an artifact of sharpening an image, and not a result of you processing. There are several ways of removing them, however this is the way I do it. Its completely non-destructive and can be deleted if needed.
1) In Photoshop, open a new blank layer.
2) Change the blend mode to darken.
3) Using a clone stamp tool, clone out the halo with a better color.
4) Done
Hi, welcome to my new photography blog where I discuss my view of various aspects of photography. And of course guides on how to photograph and process images. I thought I’d also like to have a space where I can answer questions that people have asked me over the years.
Someone once said to me that he never took photos if there were not any clouds in the sky. And for a long while I was the same. Always chasing dramatic long exposures and punchy clouds.
I was reviewing some images I took several years ago in India and found this one. A photograph of some interesting rock formations with the rising moon.
As I was leaving this particular area, I noticed the moon had already somewhat risen. I framed the moon and these interesting rock formations together. The sun had just set behind me and was front lighting these rocks. I took the photo handheld, and thought nothing of it for several years, largely because it was a photo devoid of any clouds and interest in the sky. To my surprise it works so well, especially in black and white.
What worked out especially well for me is the moon was properly exposed, and not just a bright blob.
F/8, iso 100, 1/500th of a second shutter speed.
