Equalize reflection of photo of polaroid photo?

[ALK]

(07-11-2022, 06:52 AM)denzjos Wrote:

(07-10-2022, 05:39 PM)denzjos Wrote: What I did (a fast edit):
Copy the photo to 2 new layers (let say layer 1 and 2)
Use layer 1 'Colours / Treshold' use the slider so you only see the reflection
Select the reflection (black) from the treshold layer 1 (use the 'Fuzzy Select Tool)
Select layer 2 and delete the reflection with the selection
Set layer 1 not visible
On layer 2 set layer mode 'Multiply' and use 'Opacity' to correct the color and lightness 
Use 'Colours / Hue-Saturation' to correct the color and lightness
Make a new layer from visible (layer 3)
Correct the edge of the reflection with the 'Healing Tool' on layer 3
Use the 3 picker pipettes from the 'Colours / Levels' to adjust the colours

Convert the result to B&W : Colours / Desaturate / Desaturate :

Hello, so I've finally come around to try out your instructions and it took two attempts. The first one actually had the reflection vanishing, but was way too dark/had too much contrast compared to yours, and for the second one I selected a higher threshold and the everything within the reflection borders turned out kinda crispy. So, think I've grasped the general concept now but went somewhere wrong with adjusting the sliders. I'd provide pictures but honestly just closed the program out of frustration lol. How high/low did you set the threshold for the selection in layer 1?

With kindest regards, ALK