APhoto help. would the perspective filter do what I want

[jeffers]

This photo of church (low res to upload as example) taken looking up to the church on a hill. The tower seems to be leaning back. I would like to sort of straighten it and tried the perspective filter but not sure if what I'm doing is the best way....or even if there is a way? Any tips please?

[Lisbon]

Hi Jeffers, I also used the perspective filter.

First, I selected "source" to align the handles to the corners of the church.

Second, I straighten the church by changing to "destination".

Don't know enough about correcting perspectives, but I hope it helps.

[MEB]

Hi @jeffers,
Are you working with a RAW file? Even if not, you can still switch to Develop Persona and use the Lens Correction sliders (lens tab) to fix the photo's distortion. Adjust the sliders until you get the church's vertical lines vertically aligned. You can display a grid to help you align the verticals.

[jmwellborn]

@jeffers  There is a nice video that shows exactly what @MEB has posted.  It might help you visualize the process.  

 

 

[jeffers]

Success! Thanks everyone....I knew there must be a way of improving the photo and @MEB yes I do have the original(s)  in RAW format so plenty of room for altering

Having had a play around with the Develop personna lens correction sliders the adjustments need to be very subtle but excellent results. As a plus if you alter the lens profile to another make there are some interesting effects produced. Again have a play around and see what happens.

Edited November 24, 2021 by jeffers
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