Photo Retouching Expert needed ?

[mdyusuf]

I need some expert suggestion on photo retouching. I would like to grab the attention of all the members here to know, how to remove the dark patches of the picture. Kindly assist me in completing the task.

 

[BradtheRad]

Results are probably unsatisfactory when you simply trace an outline around the patch, and select Brighten.

There is a technique called dodging, which a photographer uses on film. Hold an opaque disc over the patch, turn on illumination, and move the disc rapidly in a small circle. The area of film directly below the disc gets less light, but with a blurred border transition, not a sharp border.

As I think about it, this might be how a photographer darkens the patch under the disc instead.

Anyway a graphics editor may have a similar command in its menu.

 

[mdyusuf]

Your advice is pretty good . Could you suggest me any tutorial on how to remove the dark patches of the picture.

 

[marce]

Photoshop, photoshop elements or similar.....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodging_and_burning

 

[mdyusuf]

Thank you very much for your help.