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Offline David Lea

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Pixelated Photo Help
« on: Friday 24 May 13 12:24 BST (UK) »
Good Morning

I have a very pixelated photograph of my Gt Uncle who was KIA in France in 1917 (see below).

This is the only photo I have of him and would love to be able to enhance / restore it if possible.

It is taken from a newspaper clipping that carried a short report of his service / death.

I've tried some software that I already have on my PC but nothing will make any difference.

I'd be grateful for any advice / guidance that anyone can give. I'd prefer a DIY option if possible but I am prepared to pay a reasonable fee since this is a treasured photo.

Many thanks

David

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Re: Pixelated Photo Help
« Reply #1 on: Friday 24 May 13 12:42 BST (UK) »
Not much to work on, but here it is.

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Re: Pixelated Photo Help
« Reply #2 on: Friday 24 May 13 13:29 BST (UK) »
I gave it a go....Not happy with it  ::)
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CAPES Hull. KIRK  Leeds, Hull. JONES  Wales,  Lancashire. CARROLL Ireland, Lancashire, U.S.A. BROUGHTON Leicester, Goole, Hull BORRILL  Lincolnshire, Durham, Hull. GROOM  Wishbech, Hull. ANTHONY St. John's Nfld. BUCKNALL Lincolnshire, Hull. BUTT Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. PARSONS  Western Bay, Newfoundland. MONAGHAN  Ireland, U.S.A. PERRY Cheshire, Liverpool.
 
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 24 May 13 13:52 BST (UK) »
HI David and welcome to Rootschat...I gave it another try.
Carol
CAPES Hull. KIRK  Leeds, Hull. JONES  Wales,  Lancashire. CARROLL Ireland, Lancashire, U.S.A. BROUGHTON Leicester, Goole, Hull BORRILL  Lincolnshire, Durham, Hull. GROOM  Wishbech, Hull. ANTHONY St. John's Nfld. BUCKNALL Lincolnshire, Hull. BUTT Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. PARSONS  Western Bay, Newfoundland. MONAGHAN  Ireland, U.S.A. PERRY Cheshire, Liverpool.
 
RESTORERS:PLEASE DO NOT USE MY RESTORES WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION - THANK YOU

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Re: Pixelated Photo Help
« Reply #4 on: Friday 24 May 13 14:21 BST (UK) »
Hi Mike and Carol

Many thanks for your replies and for your time and trouble in 'giving it a go' with my photo.

I know I am asking quite a lot but both your efforts are a definite improvement on the original, I really appreciate your help!

At least I have a photo anyway which is something and at least now, I have a slightly clearer image of him.

Kind Regards

David

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« Reply #5 on: Friday 24 May 13 14:25 BST (UK) »
Hello David

Welcome to Rootschat  :)

I've started playing with it. Not there yet but will try some other techniques.


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Re: Pixelated Photo Help
« Reply #6 on: Friday 24 May 13 15:14 BST (UK) »
Hi Gadget

Thanks for the welcome and of course for your work on my photo!

This is definitely a great improvement to the original and is almost 'photo frame quality'!

I am very impressed, thank you so much!

Kind Regards

David :)

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Re: Pixelated Photo Help
« Reply #7 on: Friday 24 May 13 15:48 BST (UK) »
No better, but had a quick go:

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« Reply #8 on: Friday 24 May 13 17:38 BST (UK) »
Thanks for trying Japeflakes...it's still better than my original!
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