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Title: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Thursday 01 January 15 20:27 GMT (UK)
This is a photo of the father of the groom in the "1907 Wedding" thread.  Was hoping to have this one restored to glory. Unfortunately it is really old and rough but I have seen miracles on this board. Thanks

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Ideally I think it would look great to have a double line oval (Period) around his head.  And then a nice border around the entire photo.  Then if someone could "stamp" in the frame his name and years in a gold script to make it look like a period photo.

These are just my suggestions but I am excited to see what anyone comes up with. 
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: Brit2015 on Friday 02 January 15 06:03 GMT (UK)
 :)
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Friday 02 January 15 17:22 GMT (UK)
wow..that it awesome!  Thats more than photo restore...that's pure art!  Amazing the detail you put into it.  It really brings his soul back.

THANK YOU.
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: terry h on Friday 02 January 15 18:38 GMT (UK)
One from me.

Terry
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Friday 02 January 15 19:20 GMT (UK)
My jaw drops every time I visit this forum. You guys are outstanding.  Not just on my photos, but everyone that is submitted!

Thank you Terry
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: terry h on Friday 02 January 15 19:44 GMT (UK)
Glad you liked it......here's another.  :)

Terry
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Friday 02 January 15 23:39 GMT (UK)
Beautiful....Thank you again for the treasure.
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: restorer45 on Saturday 03 January 15 02:43 GMT (UK)
Cheers
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Saturday 03 January 15 04:48 GMT (UK)
I have no idea how you do that but it looks like an actual painting with the brush strokes and all.  I assume it is with a pen tablet or something but it looks great.  Amazing how neat you made the old photo turn out!!!  I didn't think I gave you restorers much to work with but you all are proving me wrong.

Thank you restorer45!
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 04 January 15 16:57 GMT (UK)
Here is my interpretation for you.
Carol
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Sunday 04 January 15 17:48 GMT (UK)
Treetotal,

Fantastic.  Great how you preserved the essence of the original.  The light texture is perfect for the aged photo and gives it a nice warm feel.  Accurate representation and beautiful blends.  Another fantastic job done.  I love watching all of you guys work on these difficult projects! 

Thank you so much for taking the time to work on this! 
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 04 January 15 17:59 GMT (UK)
You're very welcome...for what it's worth..I think the original could well be an 1850s ambrotype.
Carol
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Sunday 04 January 15 18:23 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Treetotal on Sunday 04 January 15 17:59 GMT (UK)
You're very welcome...for what it's worth..I think the original could well be an 1850s ambrotype.
Carol

After looking up what an "Ambrotype" is, it seems like a reasonable assumption.  It's From the UK and date range (birth/age in photo) matches ambrotype introduction (The ambrotype was introduced in the 1850s-from wiki) so you are likely correct.

Thanks for the information.
Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: cazza59 on Monday 05 January 15 10:08 GMT (UK)
Aw first thing I notice is the Christmas smilies have gone....majorly sad!   :'( :'(

Anyway, this is my interpretation of what I think you were asking for, but I'm probably so far out in left field that I'm in the next state!  ;D ;D ;D

Caz

Title: Re: George W Bruerton Sr 1832-1902 - England - Needs Restoration
Post by: dss311 on Monday 05 January 15 16:17 GMT (UK)
Didn't realize that another restore was snuck in.  I like the oval frame and name display plate on frame.  Looks like a period style display and what I was imagining.  Funny thing is, all though I had in my mind what I wanted, it was just as exciting to see what artistry/talents you restorers used. I am excited over all of them. 

Thank you Caz!!