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Title: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Anseo on Thursday 01 September 22 23:30 BST (UK)

Dear Photo Magicians,

Our daughter gets married later this month and is putting together a display of ancestral photos. This is one that I haven't seen before - of her paternal second great grandparents, Martin and Molly Kerrigan. A clean-up would be most appreciated. Thank you. Ita

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: japeflakes on Friday 02 September 22 19:43 BST (UK)

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Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Anseo on Friday 02 September 22 22:19 BST (UK)

Very nice warmth in the tones.
Two elderly approaching the end of a tough life.
Thank you Japes.

Ita

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: John-76 on Friday 02 September 22 22:42 BST (UK)

My try.

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Uhnnohn on Friday 02 September 22 23:49 BST (UK)

My try
A little rough with the shadows on grandma

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Anseo on Saturday 03 September 22 00:23 BST (UK)

Thank you John and Uhnnohn - I am amazed at te detail ye have retrieved from their faces. Ita

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: tomkin on Saturday 03 September 22 00:53 BST (UK)

One from me :D :D

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: tomkin on Saturday 03 September 22 00:56 BST (UK)

and a TinT  :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 03 September 22 02:25 BST (UK)

My try. :)
Peter

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Anseo on Saturday 03 September 22 16:14 BST (UK)

Thank you so much one and all - I am amazed at the detail you have extracted from this battered old photograph. This couple, who eked out an existence on a small plot of unproductive land, had six children survive to adulthood. Their daughter was my husband's Grandmother - she married at 16 and had two children within two years (with others to follow).
Ita

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Trishanne on Saturday 03 September 22 20:31 BST (UK)

They had a hard life in those days didn't they? Here is my restoration for you. I'm afraid the faces aren't restored to the same level as some,  I don't have the Photoshop app, which changes photos around.
Pat

Title: Re: Martin and Molly Kerrigan, Leenane, Galway
Post by: Anseo on Monday 05 September 22 12:30 BST (UK)

Pat, as always, I am amazed at the details found in this old photograph. Thank you. Ita