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Title: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: pmarino1 on Monday 21 March 16 21:10 GMT (UK)
I was wondering if there is anything anyone could do to improve the quality of this photograph of my great-grandmother Adelina Germano. I realize that this may not be fixable but I thought I'd give it a shot as I do not have very many photos of her. Thank you so much in advance for your time and efforts!

Peter Marino
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: japeflakes on Tuesday 22 March 16 08:17 GMT (UK)
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Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: Treetotal on Tuesday 22 March 16 10:48 GMT (UK)
Hi peter...I gave it a go but the scan could have better.
Carol
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: MartynS on Tuesday 22 March 16 16:22 GMT (UK)
Another for you with limited time. It still needs lots and lots of hours due to the quality of scan.


Thanks
Martyn
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: MartynS on Tuesday 22 March 16 16:55 GMT (UK)
Sorry should have been this image - it has better blend/retouch on the face - nose and cheeks etc.
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: pmarino1 on Tuesday 22 March 16 17:21 GMT (UK)
Japeflakes, Carol & Martyn -

I can't thank you enough for the time and dedication you all afforded me! Each new picture is amazing and different. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help!

Peter
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: MartynS on Tuesday 22 March 16 17:47 GMT (UK)




Here is one final version from me - not really photo realistic more graphic style, but i just couldn't keep it photo real  :-\


Martyn


Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: Treetotal on Tuesday 22 March 16 18:56 GMT (UK)
Quote from: pmarino1 on Tuesday 22 March 16 17:21 GMT (UK)
Japeflakes, Carol & Martyn -

I can't thank you enough for the time and dedication you all afforded me! Each new picture is amazing and different. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help!

Peter

What a lovely response....not an easy one but so worth saving for future generations to appreciate.
Where possible...For future reference...you would get a much better result with a scan of a resolution of 300dpi

Carol
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: Trishanne on Tuesday 22 March 16 22:07 GMT (UK)
Here's a couple from me
Pat
Title: Re: Photo restoration and/or colorization of great-grandmother Adelina Germano
Post by: pmarino1 on Wednesday 23 March 16 18:45 GMT (UK)
Pat,

I love your colorized pieces! They really bring life to my great grandmother. Thank you so much for all of the time and work you put into helping me improve my photo. My entire family thanks you and I will cherish everyone's new photos for years to come!

Peter