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Title: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: cindym19721 on Sunday 15 April 18 21:19 BST (UK)
This photo is of my Dad, he passed on in 2010. I've been trying to get the damage cleaned up but I'm not the best at photo restoration. Is there anyone who can have a go for me? It's the only copy I have of it and would love to have an undamaged version. It's the only version I have, I know it would be better if it was an "edge to edge" scan, but this was sent to me by my brother who scanned it himself.

And if anyone is able to colourise, his eyes were blue/grey, his hair was dark brown almost black and his skin was permanently tanned from working outside as per the second picture. The uniform I believe is Royal Engineers 1950's as I'm told this was taken during his National Service. I'm not sure how/if the uniforms have changed much over the years
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: hoobaloo on Monday 16 April 18 16:02 BST (UK)
A try from me, regards, John.
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: cindym19721 on Monday 16 April 18 16:04 BST (UK)
Wow! Thank you, I've never seen this picture of Dad without the damage, this is awesome.

Do you think you can work out what that shield shaped patch is on his arm? I can't work it out, even on the actual photo I couldn't make sense of it
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: tommyfromri on Monday 16 April 18 18:45 BST (UK)
a tidy from me.  , Tommy
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: cindym19721 on Monday 16 April 18 18:50 BST (UK)
Thank you Tommy! I'm amazed at how great the clean ups are, really love it
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: japeflakes on Monday 16 April 18 21:46 BST (UK)
Not good but had a b&w go:
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: japeflakes on Monday 16 April 18 21:49 BST (UK)
Tried the badge but no good
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: cindym19721 on Monday 16 April 18 22:04 BST (UK)
Thank you for giving the badge a go japeflakes. I thought it may have been a bit of a long shot but always worth asking.
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: gisela on Monday 16 April 18 23:34 BST (UK)
Great photo.

:)
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: McGroger on Tuesday 17 April 18 03:05 BST (UK)
Welcome to Rootschat, cindym.
Sorry, I can't help with shield either.
Here's my try.
Peter
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: cindym19721 on Tuesday 17 April 18 05:54 BST (UK)
@gisela  and @McGroger wow! Thank you! They are seriously impressive skills you have with photos
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: gisela on Tuesday 17 April 18 06:12 BST (UK)
You're welcome CindyM. I love vintage photos and enjoy restoring them.

 :)
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: McGroger on Tuesday 17 April 18 06:18 BST (UK)
My pleasure, cindym. Thanks for your kind words. :D
Peter
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: ymfoster on Tuesday 17 April 18 10:40 BST (UK)
My effort,  :)

Yvonne
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: cindym19721 on Tuesday 17 April 18 10:41 BST (UK)
Terrific. Thank you Yvonne
Title: Re: Photo of my Dad circa 1957
Post by: ymfoster on Tuesday 17 April 18 10:43 BST (UK)
You're very welcome Cindy.  :)