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I tried isolating the two objects via layers, but that removes the shadows as well:

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When I don't isolate, I get these little single-pixel reflections on the image material for the background object:

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See them? They're annoying. Is there any way to remove them without removing the shadows?

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  • Those single pixel reflections are commonly known as Fireflies. You might want to try removing them by enabling No caustics in Render settings > Light Paths, or by using the clamp options. – gandalf3 Apr 01 '14 at 02:14

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Those single pixel reflections are commonly known as fireflies.

Fireflies can often be removed by disabling caustics, as they are usually a result of an unlikely indirect sample of a lamp.

If you don't want or need caustics, then simply enable No Caustics in Render settings > Light paths.

Clamping

If you want to keep caustics, you might try using the Clamp options in Render settings > Sampling. The clamp options will ensure a sample does not return a higher value than the clamp value, but be aware that this can potentially affect highlights and other intentionally bright areas of the render.

To help avoid this, in 2.70 you can now clamp indirect samples (where fireflies are usually found) separately from direct samples.

Also see:

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