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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Beaver13 on Thursday 26 June 08 12:57 BST (UK)
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The original of this old and very badly damaged photograph is mounted on board
19 inches high by 15 inches wide. As can be seen, the board has broken in two and the picture is now in a very sad state indeed.
Nevertheless, this picture of her grandfather, is a treasured possession of an elderly lady who has asked me whether it could be ‘restored’ and reduced in size, so that I could then print it for her on an A4 photographic sheet.
I have seen some of the wonderful photographic restorations produced by several members of RootsChat and would greatly welcome your help.
If you contact me by e-mail through the RootsChat mail system, I will then send an e-mail with a better quality photograph of the damaged picture in an attachment.
I know that the lady concerned will deeply appreciate your kindness in helping her.
Thank you.
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MJB
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Features maybe better here?
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Hi
A colour version from me ..hope its okay for you
Regards
Iria
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One from me
Dave
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one from me but it looks like someone in the past has already had go at it. :-\ badly drawn/painted in right lapel and a curl of his hair.
Jenny
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A touch of colour
Dave
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my one
Irene
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What a lovely looking gentleman.
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Here'e one more for you
David
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one from me but it looks like someone in the past has already had go at it. :-\ badly drawn/painted in right lapel and a curl of his hair.
Jenny
Nice restore, Jenny :D
Yes, someone has already had a go at it, but long before the digital age. It was very common to retouch these enlarged portraits as the enlarging process made the details very indistinct. Retouching (especially eyes, hair and clothes) becomes more obvious as the years go by, because the picture underneath almost always fades or changes colour, but the retouching stays the same.
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Another.
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.....and my one
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Hi Beaver........Heres my restore and colour I hope your friend likes it.
Carolyn :)
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another attempt
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Dear All,
I must indeed thank all of the above members, both at home and overseas, who responded to my posting and submitted such a wonderful selection of quality restorations.
I have already replied by personal messages of thanks to each of you. However, the lady who owns the damaged photograph visited me a little earlier than I had anticipated and, having now seen your restorations, joins me in thanking you all for the truly valuable time, effort and artistic skill that you devoted to producing such an amazing selection of high quality results. They are deeply appreciated.
It is wonderful to know that the Spirit of Helpfullness shines so brightly among the members of Rootschat and we cannot but wonder how much better the world would be if everyone followed your example.
God bless you all and - and Thank you, again!
David
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Thats why we all do this...so thank you ;D
Irene
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Just glad to have made someone happy.