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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: April on Friday 22 June 12 04:23 BST (UK)

Title: Is it possible to re-restore this photo? *Completed*
Post by: April on Friday 22 June 12 04:23 BST (UK)
This photo was restored many years ago, I've had this copy for over 20 years and I have not seen the original. From what I can tell the original fragment must have been only part of her face as everything else looks false. She was born in Australia in 1867.
Thanks
April
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: Emjaybee on Friday 22 June 12 10:12 BST (UK)
mjb
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: Wiggy on Friday 22 June 12 11:26 BST (UK)
is this any better ?   :-\

Wiggy 
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: PrueM on Friday 22 June 12 11:32 BST (UK)
Hi April :)

This is not a restored photo, as such - it is an overdrawn or overpainted enlarged photograph.  They were very common once upon a time, before proper photographic enlargers were invented.  Enlarged photos were blurry and indistinct, so drawing or painting was done over them to define features and clothing etc. 

They usually do look a bit unnatural  ;)

Prue
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: rsinbad on Friday 22 June 12 15:04 BST (UK)
Roy
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: Niksmum on Friday 22 June 12 15:57 BST (UK)
a try from me

Irene
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 22 June 12 17:55 BST (UK)
I had a go for you too.
Carol
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: April on Saturday 23 June 12 00:46 BST (UK)
Thanks everybody  for your wonderful work :) :) :)
April
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: saddles on Saturday 23 June 12 03:09 BST (UK)
Hi April.....Another interpretation to add to the list.

Carolyn  :)
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: Wiggy on Saturday 23 June 12 04:11 BST (UK)
Been playing and playing with this one!!
Title: Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
Post by: April on Saturday 23 June 12 13:53 BST (UK)
Thanks Carolyn and thanks again WiggyHobbes!