Help with sunglasses

[Paradise19]

can someone please help me fix my sunglasses in this pic? One side shows a frame on the lower part and the other doesn't. Also, I don't know why but the sunglasses show different colors (perhaps the shade or sun reflection?). I'd like to have the glasses show one color (preferably one that would go well with the background). A nice reflection on the glasses would be nice too if possible. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[polarwoc]

Darkened the tint using multiple layers and different blending modes. The glasses now show one colour. Right side lower frame now does not show skin. Let us know what changes you like from here.

 

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[Paradise19]

Darkened the tint using multiple layers and different blending modes. The glasses now show one colour. Right side lower frame now does not show skin. Let us know what changes you like from here.
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Thank you so much. How can I change the color of the sunglasses? And can I add a frame around the lens on the right since it's missing one?

 

[Paradise19]

Is there a way to copy the sunglasses from one picture to another? I have another picture that was taken at that same spot which I don't like much but the glasses came out much better. Please let me know and I'll upload it here. Thank you all for your help! Much appreciated!

 

[Paradise19]

Here are three other pictures which I was wondering if the glasses could be copied onto the other picture.

 

[Paradise19]

Here is the original picture before I tried editing it. I just noticed that I messed up the skin on the left side of my forehead. The pic came out really dark. Wondering if I can be lighter and some of the shadows removed. Again, thanks for all your help!

 

[Paradise19]

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Thank you for this. I appreciate the time and effort. Can I add a reflection to the glasses? Do you have a version without the filter applied? Can I ask how you made a frame on the side of the glasses that's not showing one?

 

[polarwoc]

How can I change the color of the sunglasses?

The method I used to change colour is this:
1) Make a careful selection of the glasses (preferably using Pen tool) on the inside of the metal frame. A lot depends on how careful you are with this initial selection.
2) Using Eyedropper tool set to PointSample, get a sample colour from a darker area in the ocean. Then, double click on the foreground colour and move the selecting circle downwards, darkening the selected colour. Do not move it all the way down - just move it a little downwards.
3) Make a copy of the selection made in step 1 using Ctrl+J. Fill this with the above selected foreground colour and set blending mode to hue. This will remove the skin showing int he right frame.
4) Repeat the above process, creating another copy of selection and filling with the FG colour. This time, change blending mode to Hard light. This will darken the tint.
5) Repeat the step once more and set blending mode to Overlay to increase contrast - this still shows a slight degree of eyes, adding a realistic touch. This process also retains the reflection on the glasses.
6) Adjust opacity of the three newly created layers to suit your liking.

Tip 1: Since you are using Pen tool and selecting from a dark area, it is best to add a Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer on the top and change values of the sliders so the darker areas are clearly visible. After you are done with selection, do not forget to delete this adjustment layer.
Tip 2: While you are transforming Pen tool path into selection select a feather value for smooth edges. I selected 3 in this case.

And can I add a frame around the lens on the right since it's missing one?

Easiest way I see is this:
1) Flatten the image from above.
2) Make a careful selection around the Left glass (preferably using Pen tool) - this time on the outside of the metal frames.
3) Do a horizontal flip, transform it into place over the right glass.

Then, you may get a better result than this one:


I would love to see you create. When you do, please post your image.

 

[Paradise19]

The method I used to change colour is this:
1) Make a careful selection of the glasses (preferably using Pen tool) on the inside of the metal frame. A lot depends on how careful you are with this initial selection.
2) Using Eyedropper tool set to PointSample, get a sample colour from a darker area in the ocean. Then, double click on the foreground colour and move the selecting circle downwards, darkening the selected colour. Do not move it all the way down - just move it a little downwards.
3) Make a copy of the selection made in step 1 using Ctrl+J. Fill this with the above selected foreground colour and set blending mode to hue. This will remove the skin showing int he right frame.
4) Repeat the above process, creating another copy of selection and filling with the FG colour. This time, change blending mode to Hard light. This will darken the tint.
5) Repeat the step once more and set blending mode to Overlay to increase contrast - this still shows a slight degree of eyes, adding a realistic touch. This process also retains the reflection on the glasses.
6) Adjust opacity of the three newly created layers to suit your liking.

Tip 1: Since you are using Pen tool and selecting from a dark area, it is best to add a Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer on the top and change values of the sliders so the darker areas are clearly visible. After you are done with selection, do not forget to delete this adjustment layer.
Tip 2: While you are transforming Pen tool path into selection select a feather value for smooth edges. I selected 3 in this case.


Easiest way I see is this:
1) Flatten the image from above.
2) Make a careful selection around the Left glass (preferably using Pen tool) - this time on the outside of the metal frames.
3) Do a horizontal flip, transform it into place over the right glass.

Then, you may get a better result than this one:
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I would love to see you create. When you do, please post your image.

Thanks for all that info! Will keep it in mind. I used another picture and cut out the glasses and put it in this one. It took a while but I'm satisfied with the end result. Only thing is I can't get rid of the line which separates the shade and sun on my forehead. I tried using several methods but doesn't look natural. I've attached the picture. Let me know what you think.

 

[polarwoc]

The line you refer to has harsh sunlight on one side and shadow on the other. I managed to reduce the line through clone stamp tool using very soft brush. Like so:
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I am unsure what caused these lines: Though these can again be fixed through Clone Stamp Tool or Content Aware Fill, it is easier to fix by figuring out what caused those lines in the first place. I suspect it might have happened while you were editing the shades as they do not look naturally forming due to shadow-light play - unless they are a feature of the forehead.
Also, when you applied the shades, you should have taken a little more time in shaping the shades. On the left side, the edges go onto and beyond the frame at some places.

 

[polarwoc]

Here is the original picture before I tried editing it. I just noticed that I messed up the skin on the left side of my forehead. The pic came out really dark. Wondering if I can be lighter and some of the shadows removed. Again, thanks for all your help!

I just saw your Original picture. Like I said, those marks on the forehead were caused while you were trying to fight the shadows. A good way of dealing with the shadows is adjustment of levels. I found this video useful:

All the best.

 

[Paradise19]

The lines were caused after editing to make the picture more brighter and get rid of some of the shadows. I'll have to re-edit the picture to get them removed. As for the shades, if you look at the original picture, the left lens is bigger than the right. This is due to the angle I am standing (on steps). I shaped them as best I could using distort under the transform option. I couldn't bend the left lens anymore. It sits directly on top of the original.

 

[Paradise19]

Thanks for the video. I'll take a look at it now.

 

[polarwoc]

I shaped them as best I could using distort under the transform option. I couldn't bend the left lens anymore. It sits directly on top of the original.

Please do not mind me being critical. The marks in Red are what I refer to. They could have been masked off by using a layer mask so the frame is visible.

 

[Paradise19]

Please do not mind me being critical. The marks in Red are what I refer to. They could have been masked off by using a layer mask so the frame is visible.
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I don't mind at all. I actually love feedback as it helps me improve. The lens on the left does not show a frame so I decided to cover up the frame on the right lens. I know it still shows a bit but I don't think it would be noticeable from a distance (Facebook and Instagram). Thank you for your help and feedback!