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Toekneeb
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Joan on stamp
« on: Thursday 02 July 09 17:17 UTC (UK) »
I would like the head and bust (neck?) of my wife, Joan, inserted into an image of a penny black stamp in place of Queen Victoria.  Also the letters in the bottom corners of the stamp to be J in the left side and B in the right side.  I know that the scan is poor (it started as a colour transparency) and I know I am asking a lot, but can anyone help, please?  Tony.

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 02 July 09 17:22 UTC (UK) »
Yup thats poor
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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 02 July 09 18:03 UTC (UK) »
Hope this is what you're looking for

Hippy Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley

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wendypusey
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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 02 July 09 18:09 UTC (UK) »
Here's my attempt

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 02 July 09 18:13 UTC (UK) »
Or this one.

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 02 July 09 18:32 UTC (UK) »
Or a sepia tinted one.

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 02 July 09 18:42 UTC (UK) »
Many thanks Hippy and Wendy.  Wonderful results and so quick!!  But, Wendy, may I beg a further favour?  Your last picture, with Joan in sepia, is spot on for her colouring.  It would be even better if you could add the shoulders as you did in the black and wite one.  Is it possible to add thgese to the sepia one, please?   Smiley
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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 02 July 09 18:47 UTC (UK) »
Like this?

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 02 July 09 19:32 UTC (UK) »
Hi Tony, one from me. Grin

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 02 July 09 20:00 UTC (UK) »
Nice one Bill!

Wendy, no, I don't like it.  I love it!!!  Thank you so very much, you've made my day.  Tony   Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #10 on: Thursday 02 July 09 20:34 UTC (UK) »
bit late on this one... such a glorious day...had to take my fill

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #11 on: Friday 03 July 09 00:25 UTC (UK) »
Nice one Xin, Bill & Wendy. I like how you did the neck & shoulders Bill - just a bit different Cool Grin Grin

Good one from you too Hippy ....how could I miss you Cry Cry Wink
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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #12 on: Saturday 04 July 09 18:57 UTC (UK) »
Nice one, Xinia!  Bill, I have looked again at the change you have done.  It is excellent as regards the picture and neck, but it would be even better if the image of Joan were moved slightly more towards the right, I believe.  What do you think?  Tony.
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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #13 on: Saturday 04 July 09 19:47 UTC (UK) »
I think you are right Tony, I lined the neck up with Queen Vic.  but the Queen had a large bun on the back........If you enlarge and look even closer you might spot something else I put in the picture.  Shocked

Bill.  Wink Grin

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Re: Joan on stamp
« Reply #14 on: Saturday 04 July 09 20:36 UTC (UK) »
Bill,
Very nice!  And, yes, I agree that the artist should always sign his/her work - even if it only with initials!  Thanks so much, Tony   Smiley Smiley Smiley
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