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Title: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: laochrione on Friday 05 May 17 18:02 BST (UK)
Hi guys,
I'm not sure anyone can help, but I can always ask. I love this photo of my grandparents (deceased), however, as it's sepia and not black and white it doesn't really suit the frame I have. Can anyone make it black and white AND possibly make it a little more vivid - it's very flat, the people in the background are nearly as defined as the grandfolks, whereas I'd like to see their outline a little better. Obviously I'm not sure if that is even possible.
Thanks in advance!
Kelley
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 06 May 17 12:52 BST (UK)
Hi, Kelley. Hope this is what you're after. Cheers, Peter.
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: japeflakes on Saturday 06 May 17 13:30 BST (UK)
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Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: japeflakes on Saturday 06 May 17 13:32 BST (UK)
Normal b&w
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: rsinbad on Saturday 06 May 17 14:06 BST (UK)
One from me
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: Mike Morrell (NL) on Saturday 06 May 17 14:15 BST (UK)
I had a go too. I'm still learning about this stuff so for me it was more of an exercise than anything else. Here's the result anyway.

Cheers,

Mike

Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: Mike Morrell (NL) on Saturday 06 May 17 14:32 BST (UK)
Looking at my 1st posted version, I noticed that the contrast between the 2 people and the background is too high. In this second version, I've darkened the background slightly so that the picture as a whole looks more natural.
Mike
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: jloy326 on Saturday 06 May 17 14:33 BST (UK)
Blurred background a bit to bring them out, another with slight heavier blur
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: Mike Morrell (NL) on Saturday 06 May 17 14:41 BST (UK)
Quote from: rsinbad on Saturday 06 May 17 14:06 BST (UK)
One from me

Excellent work! Youve cleaned up the JPEG artifacts wonderfully. Nice smooth result without loosing any detail. Care to share (here or via PM) how you did this? I used my go-to noise filter but I didn't get anything like the quality in your photo. I'm still learning!

Mike
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: jloy326 on Saturday 06 May 17 14:48 BST (UK)
I very much agree.
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: Handypandy on Saturday 06 May 17 16:33 BST (UK)
One from me...
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: loord74 on Saturday 06 May 17 19:43 BST (UK)
Color and B&W
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: ymfoster on Saturday 06 May 17 23:40 BST (UK)
My effort,  :)

Yvonne
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: Trishanne on Saturday 06 May 17 23:43 BST (UK)
One from me
Pat
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: saddles on Sunday 07 May 17 08:35 BST (UK)
Hi...My interpretation.

Carolyn  :)
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: ymfoster on Sunday 07 May 17 10:15 BST (UK)
That's very effective Carolyn.  :)

Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: diesse on Sunday 07 May 17 10:24 BST (UK)
I had a go.

Di
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: saddles on Sunday 07 May 17 10:27 BST (UK)
Thanks Yvonne.  I just fancied doing something different, I don't know if the poster will like it though.  8)

Carolyn  :)
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: hoobaloo on Sunday 07 May 17 22:04 BST (UK)
A try from me, regards, John.
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: rsinbad on Sunday 07 May 17 22:47 BST (UK)
Another from me in sepia
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: laochrione on Tuesday 09 May 17 23:16 BST (UK)
WOW! :o Some of these are spectacular!! I wasn't expecting such a huge response! Thanks guys!!
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: cazza59 on Wednesday 10 May 17 09:12 BST (UK)
Just looking for something to do.

Caz
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 10 May 17 13:25 BST (UK)
You could always email me...you owe me one or three  ::) :P ;D ;D Good to see you haven't lost your touch Caz.
Carol
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: cazza59 on Wednesday 10 May 17 17:09 BST (UK)
Guilty as charged!  Will get onto it.  ;D

Caz
Title: Re: Granny and Grandad Kate and Jem Kavanagh in Dublin
Post by: laochrione on Wednesday 10 May 17 22:02 BST (UK)
Quote from: Cazza59 on Wednesday 10 May 17 09:12 BST (UK)
Just looking for something to do.

Caz
WOWSERS Caz! Thank you so much, this is perfect!!