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Title: Photo restoration please
Post by: Dannemois on Monday 16 May 11 13:33 BST (UK)
Hi
Another school photo from the stable of Dannemois but this time in need of restoration.  Please can one of our experts restore this photo.  Your expertise are much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Roy
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Emjaybee on Monday 16 May 11 19:59 BST (UK)
Come on folks - choose just one face to repair please. I am at present mending bodies and the odd face. Lets combine on this one hey?
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: BethCotter on Monday 16 May 11 22:57 BST (UK)
Will also give it a try.
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Emjaybee on Tuesday 17 May 11 08:41 BST (UK)
A glimps of work in progress.

I realise this is a bit outside the box but maybe if we all pull together a good result will be had.

Fell free to experiment with this.
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: billkent on Tuesday 17 May 11 10:16 BST (UK)
Here's the lady on the left Mike.  ;D

Bill.  ;)
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Emjaybee on Tuesday 17 May 11 11:38 BST (UK)
My poor effort

As before feel free to add your changes. The final result is what matters.
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Emjaybee on Tuesday 17 May 11 11:52 BST (UK)
Nice job Bill.

Sorry board said it didnt exist when I first posted this reply!

Mike
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: denmart18 on Tuesday 17 May 11 11:59 BST (UK)
Have made a start but will be a while yet.
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: billkent on Tuesday 17 May 11 12:14 BST (UK)
You certainly picked a tough one Mike.  :-\... wish I had your patients.

Bill.
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: denmart18 on Tuesday 17 May 11 14:08 BST (UK)
Have so far worked on the left hand side of major crease. Very slow going. Will pick it up again later! :P

Denise
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Emjaybee on Tuesday 17 May 11 16:32 BST (UK)
I'm so pleased this as set off.

We await the results with anticipation ;D

Mike
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: denmart18 on Tuesday 17 May 11 16:34 BST (UK)
I'm an absolute novice, so we could be here some time.  :)
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Lynntony on Tuesday 17 May 11 17:07 BST (UK)
Thought I'd seen this before

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,473428.

There wasn't much of a response last time so it looks as though second time lucky Roy

Tony
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: dobfarm on Tuesday 17 May 11 17:41 BST (UK)
Thought I'd seen this before

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,473428.

There wasn't much of a response last time so it looks as though second time lucky Roy

Tony

They are all looking good also yours on the last thread Tony from that mess of cracks!
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: cazza59 on Tuesday 17 May 11 17:55 BST (UK)
I've started this but it's past my bedtime, so I will post tomorrow.

Caroline
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Lynntony on Tuesday 17 May 11 17:58 BST (UK)
Thought I'd seen this before

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,473428.

There wasn't much of a response last time so it looks as though second time lucky Roy

Tony

They are all looking good also yours on the last thread Tony from that mess of cracks!


Glad it's elicited the attention it deserves Roy. It's a lovely photo and it looks as though the restorers are doing you proud!

Tony
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: denmart18 on Tuesday 17 May 11 19:31 BST (UK)
I hope this is ok for you.

As I say I'm a novice, but it is a great pic and sad to see it so dilapidated.

Maybe someone will do you a better version. :D

Regards, Denise
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Dannemois on Tuesday 17 May 11 19:52 BST (UK)
Thanks Denise
It's a lovely job you have done considering the bad state the original is in.
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: dobfarm on Tuesday 17 May 11 20:37 BST (UK)
The word miracle springs to mind
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Niksmum on Tuesday 17 May 11 21:05 BST (UK)
my try

Irene
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Dannemois on Wednesday 18 May 11 06:54 BST (UK)
Hi Irene
Many thanks for a job well done; its been said a pity this photo has not received the love it deserves, it has now, been brought back to life and will be cared for.  All I need do now is try and put names to the faces?

Regards, Roy
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: cazza59 on Wednesday 18 May 11 07:35 BST (UK)
Hi Roy

Well, didn't I have a disaster with this one.  Four hours in to the restore last night and Photoshop freezes on me and I get "Sorry Photoshop has encountered an error and has to close".  All well and good, but I was so absorbed in the photo that I completely forgot to save.  :'(

Anyway, after much swearing  :P, I started again, but I have to admit I was not as careful the second time around as my patience was just about exhausted.  :(

Regards
Caroline


Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Dannemois on Wednesday 18 May 11 10:59 BST (UK)
Hi Caroline
Ever one is a winner and I am very grateful for all who have made the effort to bring this lovely photo back to life.  How I wish I was as skillful.

Kind Regards
Roy
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: dobfarm on Wednesday 18 May 11 11:34 BST (UK)
Hi Irene
Many thanks for a job well done; its been said a pity this photo has not received the love it deserves, it has now, been brought back to life and will be cared for.  All I need do now is try and put names to the faces?

Regards, Roy

Hi Roy

When I said 'Mess of Cracks' I wasn't referring to the poor condition by neglect of the owner but just its condition as seen > I have loads like that- time/age is the culprit as handed down the generations.

Sorry! my if my post gave any offence

Dobby  :)
Title: Re: Photo restoration please
Post by: Dannemois on Thursday 19 May 11 18:13 BST (UK)
Hi Dobby
No offence taken, I was merely saying the photo so badly damaged has been brought back to life by the good people on this site who worked so hard to restore it.  If anything I would agree the photo has been badly treated but now that it is in my hands I will treat it with respect.   

Thanks for your help
Roy