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Title: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jackh on Thursday 14 June 07 08:30 BST (UK)
Hi everyone,
Would someone be kind enough to enhance the attached photo of my G/Grandfather.
The facial features are not very clear and it is the only one of him.
Thanks in anticipation, jackh
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: mudge on Thursday 14 June 07 09:44 BST (UK)
Hi jackh
Hope this is an improvement
Mudge
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: genie.fan on Thursday 14 June 07 11:04 BST (UK)
One from me.....
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: Alangeo1 on Thursday 14 June 07 13:27 BST (UK)
Hi JackH

Here is one where I worked just on the clarity of the faded area

Alan
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: Woodentop50 on Thursday 14 June 07 14:00 BST (UK)
An attempt from me .

                            Jim
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jc26red on Thursday 14 June 07 14:18 BST (UK)
and one from me...

jc

Oops forgot to attach  ::)
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jc26red on Thursday 14 June 07 14:27 BST (UK)
and a close up...

jc
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jackh on Thursday 14 June 07 16:44 BST (UK)
Hi,
Mudge, genie.fan, Alan, Jim, jc,  Thank you all so very much. I would not have thought it possible to bring Thomas's features out so clearly. 100 years after the photo was taken you can see what he looked like again.

Greatly appreciated, jackh
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: mudge on Thursday 14 June 07 17:13 BST (UK)
Hi jackh
Just 2 slight variations on jc's excellent closeup, after playing around for a while with filters, effects and enhancements ;) ;)
(Thanks for the loan jc, do you think we will ever set up in competition to the recent Caz & Poll amalgamation ??? ??? ;D ;D ;D ;D)
Hope you like it
Mudge
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jc26red on Thursday 14 June 07 17:57 BST (UK)
Well we could Mudge...  ;D ;D  ;D

the close up look smashing framed - I'm not so good on frames yet... Caz and Poll had better watch out   :o;) ;) ;)  :P

jc
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: Polldoll on Thursday 14 June 07 19:04 BST (UK)




Flippin 'eck Mudge and JC ...if it was a competition I was looking for I'd be training for the Olympics.. not  sitting here playing with a graphics programme ! ::) It must be your competitive  nature coming out Mudge ! :P :P ::)
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jc26red on Thursday 14 June 07 19:59 BST (UK)
te he!  Poll ;)

Not sure if Mudge and I will fall out over the colourings though........ ::)
jc
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jackh on Thursday 14 June 07 21:00 BST (UK)
Thanks again Mudge, of course a photo needs a frame.
jackh
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: cazza59 on Friday 15 June 07 00:39 BST (UK)




Flippin 'eck Mudge and JC ...if it was a competition I was looking for I'd be training for the Olympics.. not  sitting here playing with a graphics programme ! ::) It must be your competitive  nature coming out Mudge ! :P :P ::)

Couldn't have said it better myself Poll.  While I know the comments were said in jest, I've said this before, it's not a competition and no place for egos.

Many people pair up on some pics, I've personally teamed up with Mudge, Poll, TT, Di, Jim, Lones and Genie (sorry if I've missed anyone) on past occasions because as they say, two heads are often better than one!

Let's keep it fun folks...leave the competition for the paid professionals!

Caz
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: mudge on Friday 15 June 07 01:44 BST (UK)
Hey Poll and Caz I think you're getting too sensitive :-\ :-\
It was a mere tongue in cheek jest, as you acknowledged Caz, not an Olympian challenge :o :o
As far as egos are concerned I am way below your standards and know it, so I have nothing to be egotistic about :( :(
I thought I was keeping it fun, but apparently what is funny to one is not always funny to others :-X :-X
Sorry if I've upset you in any way, it was quite unintentional :'( :'(



Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: cazza59 on Friday 15 June 07 03:03 BST (UK)
Have PM'd you Mudge. 

Caz
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: Polldoll on Friday 15 June 07 03:19 BST (UK)
Ooooer Mudge I 'm sure I've seen you practising for the 10 yard wooden spoon dash !! ;D ;D ;)
Or was it the  Sepia  Restore Challenge Cup  !!  ;D
I 've been all night going crosseyed at  a football on here  ..

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,238442.0.html

  I think the restore could take me weeks !  Can you make out anything clearer on the Football with your method of cleaning ?
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: mudge on Friday 15 June 07 07:12 BST (UK)
Yes Poll I always get the Wooden Spoon :( :( :(
Signals
2nd R W E(?)
is all I can make out.  Sorry can't help further :-\
Haven't time to do the Football team restore, as going on hols tomorrow
Mudge
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jc26red on Friday 15 June 07 09:33 BST (UK)
As I have been asleep while this has been going on, I would also like to add my apologies to Caz and Poll AND anyone else I may have offended by replying tongue in cheek to Mudge's  innocent quip. It was certainly said in light jest with nothing more intended.  I totally agree - this is not a race, we are all here because we enjoy doing the restores/colourings and for self improvement.
<quote>Hi Caz, got your PM. Yes lets hope the message gets through to whom it may concern </quote>
Only one other person in this equation :-\  Perhaps its best, for the kind folk who post their photos that this is keep off board and I will be happy to receive a PM from anyone who has an issue.
jc
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: cazza59 on Friday 15 June 07 09:47 BST (UK)
Hi JC

That's exactly why I pm'd Mudge.   :)

Caz
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: miagre1 on Friday 15 June 07 15:42 BST (UK)
Hi jackh,

Best regards George
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: Woodentop50 on Friday 15 June 07 16:27 BST (UK)
George,

Nice restore, that's livened the ole feller up a bit.........so to speak !   

                                                                                      Jim
Title: Re: Photo enhancement request
Post by: jackh on Saturday 16 June 07 08:19 BST (UK)
Thank you George,
Another expert enhancement. From having only one photo of Thomas Pearce I now seem to have a whole gallery. You are all so generous.
jackh