Is there a way to get rid of this glowing effect?

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I'm trying to figure out how to get rid of the glow around the tree in the bottom right.
I've gotten as far as thinking it's some form of luminosity due to reflections at ground level (this is in my backyard in an urban area), but I can't seem to find any specific information on how to get rid of it, other than that it is probably possible...
I'd like it to blend in nicer with the actual night sky, so in my mind, that's finding a way to reduce its brightness/contrast/exposure/something with a very accurate mask?
I'm using Capture One Pro 11, and do have Affinity Photo available to me.
Thank you!

Itai · Accepted Answer

This really looks like the effect of post-processing. So, you get rid of it by not processing that way in the first place. You may have presets applied in your software which makes it seem like you haven't done processing!

Open the original file with a simple image viewer to confirm that the glow is not there.
If it is not, then try to reimport with all processing disabled.
If is is in the original, then you will need some manual work to clean that up. Something like a neutral effect applies with a mask or brush. Looking at the shape is so following the tree so closely, it is unlikely to be in the scene. If there was a lamp-post behind the tree, I would expect a rounder glow but who knows what's behind?!

Is there a way to get rid of this glowing effect?

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