Sun Flare Issue

[AliSmith]

I have been trying to use both of the methods listed (http://www.damiensymonds.net/2010/01/channel-mixer-to-fix-sun-flare.html and http://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/01/ridding-pesky-rainbows.html) but I am failing miserably. I can't seem to successfully use the channel mixer to do what I'm trying to do. Help, please!

[Damien Symonds]

Hi Ali, I'm sure I can help with this.

But you have a much bigger problem to address first.  Please follow every single step of this.

Once you've got the colour space problem fixed, re-process the raw file with the noise removed correctly.

Then post the close-up for me again, as well as the whole photo for context.

[AliSmith]

Trying again.

 

[Damien Symonds]

Do you want to fix the bit on his jeans also?  Or only that oval on her skirt?

[AliSmith]

I'm really mostly just concerned with the big green oval, thanks. :-)

[Damien Symonds]

Have you simply tried the Patch Tool?

It doesn't always work with really big areas like this, but if it does, it's fast and simple.

[Damien Symonds]

@AliSmith?