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Title: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Aussielass on Wednesday 21 September 16 12:55 BST (UK)

If Neil could have his spots removed it would be very much appreciated!  ;D 

We are not positive of the year but think it is reasonably accurate, he died in 1871 at the age of 40.

Colour would be nice, but more importantly the spot removal and clean would be great.

Thanks and Kind Regards,  Aussielass

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: pablo59 on Wednesday 21 September 16 15:37 BST (UK)

Neil

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: tommyfromri on Wednesday 21 September 16 18:20 BST (UK)

my effort.   ,Tommy

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: loord74 on Wednesday 21 September 16 18:31 BST (UK)

My Try

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: stevew101 on Wednesday 21 September 16 19:41 BST (UK)

Couple from me

Steve

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: japeflakes on Wednesday 21 September 16 19:44 BST (UK)

..

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Aussielass on Thursday 22 September 16 00:03 BST (UK)

Many thanks to pablo59, Tommy, loord74, Steve and Japeflakes, you have all worked wonders on a very old spotty photo. 

Neil is now looking pristine and free from spots,  I have often wondered what colour the "polka dot kerchief" around his neck would have been.  Originally from Ireland, he became a policeman after arriving here in Australia in 1853.   He eventually become a publican, but sadly died at the age of 40, having lived half his life in Ireland and the other half in Australia.   

Thanks again, and Kind Regards,  Aussielass  :) :)

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: stevew101 on Thursday 22 September 16 06:30 BST (UK)

Steve

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Aussielass on Thursday 22 September 16 07:02 BST (UK)

Thanks Steve, fantastic job, the colours are perfect, and the dash of colour on the polka dot kerchief looks great.

Kind Regards,  Aussielass  :) :)

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: stevew101 on Thursday 22 September 16 07:12 BST (UK)

You are very welcome  :)

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Handypandy on Thursday 22 September 16 08:25 BST (UK)

One from me...

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Greywolf907 on Thursday 22 September 16 14:02 BST (UK)

just enough to keep it intact....

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Aussielass on Friday 23 September 16 01:02 BST (UK)

Thanks Handypandy, beautiful clean and spot removal, and Greywolf, thanks for your subtle restoration it looks great! :)

Kind Regards,  Aussielass :D

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 24 September 16 16:07 BST (UK)

Hi Aussielass...I gave it a go too.
Carol

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 24 September 16 16:22 BST (UK)

and a warmer version for your collection.
Carol

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Aussielass on Sunday 25 September 16 00:49 BST (UK)

Thanks Carol,  lovely job, the frame enhances it beautifully.

Kind Regards,  Aussielass :)

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: terry h on Monday 26 September 16 16:01 BST (UK)

Two more goes.

Terry

Title: Re: Spot removal for Neil Carey c1870 Victoria Australia
Post by: Aussielass on Monday 26 September 16 21:40 BST (UK)

Hi terry h,

For a circa 1870 photo I am really impressed with the results, you've done a great job cleaning off the spots and framing Neil.

Kind Regards, and thanks again!  Aussielass :D