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Title: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: maddys52 on Wednesday 02 August 23 01:49 BST (UK)

In response to Carol's request for work, here is the only photograph my mother had of her father. He was a fireman on ships, I think the background looks like it could have been taken on a ship, not sure. Anyway, just a light clean would be lovely. I like old photographs to look old, not like they were taken yesterday, or too fake looking (with no offense intended, everyone has different tastes).

Many thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 02 August 23 23:02 BST (UK)

It does look like he could on a ship doesn't it. I agree with your sentiments, there are many AI apps that search the internet for matching facial features that turn the subjects into modern, plastic looking images. I will do this one too and I'm sure you will get others. Thanks for sharing.
Carol

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: RJ137 on Thursday 03 August 23 01:07 BST (UK)

My Try

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: maddys52 on Thursday 03 August 23 05:06 BST (UK)

Thankyou RJ, that's lovely without all the scratches and tears.

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: loord74 on Thursday 03 August 23 06:56 BST (UK)

my try

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: japeflakes on Thursday 03 August 23 08:57 BST (UK)

A quick b&w edition:

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: McGroger on Thursday 03 August 23 09:08 BST (UK)

Thanks for requesting, Carol, and thanks for posting, Maddys!
Here's another one for the collection.
Peter

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: maddys52 on Thursday 03 August 23 11:05 BST (UK)

Thank you all - Loord and japeflakes, and Peter - really beautiful work. Becoming spoilt for choice now. I really don't know how you all work your magic. Thank you all for keeping to the feel of the original.

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: hoobaloo on Thursday 03 August 23 15:37 BST (UK)

One from me, regards, John.

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: maddys52 on Friday 04 August 23 04:31 BST (UK)

Thanks John, I really appreciate everyone's work.  :)

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: jmagarac on Friday 18 August 23 20:46 BST (UK)

Quote from: McGroger on Thursday 03 August 23 09:08 BST (UK)

Thanks for requesting, Carol, and thanks for posting, Maddys!
Here's another one for the collection.
Peter

I think this one is very good Peter - and quite accurate. I do not believe any of that stuff in the back ground is real image detail. Ironically, they look like ship masts - but I believe they are only image  deterioration and stains. Good job!

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: McGroger on Friday 18 August 23 22:09 BST (UK)

Thanks, jmagarac. :)
Peter

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: maddys52 on Saturday 19 August 23 04:39 BST (UK)

Couldn't agree more jmagarac, Peter always does such beautiful work.  :D

As mentioned before, I'm so grateful to everyone who gives their time freely.

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 19 August 23 07:16 BST (UK)

Thanks, maddys. :)
Peter

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: PatBot on Sunday 27 August 23 03:16 BST (UK)

Most stokers/firemen that worked in the engine room used to wear cloths/neckerchiefs around their necks because of the heat, I think he was aboard ship when this was taken.

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: maddys52 on Sunday 27 August 23 11:12 BST (UK)

Thank you so much PatBot, that's a lovely restore, beautifully done. And thank you for the insight about the neckerchief, I have often wondered what significance it may have had.  :D

Title: Re: Arthur Harold Kells (1887-1963) for cleaning
Post by: PatBot on Monday 28 August 23 03:18 BST (UK)

Quote from: maddys52 on Sunday 27 August 23 11:12 BST (UK)

Thank you so much PatBot, that's a lovely restore, beautifully done. And thank you for the insight about the neckerchief, I have often wondered what significance it may have had.  :D

You are welcome