Damien Symonds

Yeah, I figured the problem had to be coming from outside Photoshop. No doubt the syncing is causing the problem. Can you set it to only sync at a time when you're not actively working?

PLEASE turn extensions on like a grown-up. https://www.damiensymonds.net/2012/02/view-your-filename-extensions-windows.html

Next time you're saving one, can you show me a screenshot of the save window?

Gotta be apples and apples, remember. That photo of the two men is taken in overcast light. It matters.

Did you do any editing steps that differ from your usual workflow?

How many layers do you believe should exist in the file?

Screenshot please.

Oh, it'll be similar to my other instructions.

No, I'm so sorry.

That's good news. How about the tiny bit of the girl's missing jeans on the same side?

Okay, that's something. And do you have another photo of mum's feet (in this exact same pose) where they're not obscured by the blanket?

Bugger. Well, did you at least take any photos with more available grass than this?

Well, you'll need a suitable photo of the grass. Did you take a photo of the scene before you put the blanket down?

Gee, cropping won't work, will it? You'd have to chop of most of their hands.

Minimising the flare is relatively easy. Remove the blanket? Wow. That's the tough one. What will you replace it with?