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Bird Family Portrait
« on: Saturday 15 November 14 16:31 GMT (UK) »
Hi All

This is a photo of my Dad (on the left) with his siblings and Stepmother.

Would it be possible to 'remove' the Stepmother and move Dad closer to his brother.  I don't know if this possible as his brother is sitting on the Stepmothers lap.  She was extremely abusive to the children and I would like to have this photo in a frame but for obvious reasons do not want her in it.

Also, the photo has faded over time so if that could be corrected I'd be really grateful.

If anyone would like to have a go at colouring please feel free to do so.  I am not overly concerned about the picture being black & white but it would be nice to see if a coloured one would look nicer.
Dad (one the left) had lightish brown hair, the baby darkish blond and the girl medium brown hair. all had fairish skin but not too pale.  The brother on the right had darker hair and darker skin.  All of the children had pale blue eyes.

However, as I say the most important thing for me however is to remove the Stepmother.

Any help would be fantastic

Sue

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Re: Bird Family Portrait
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 15 November 14 17:17 GMT (UK) »
I think it works fairly well just to move him over ?
Anyone who wants to colourise can use mine as start point if they want, not enough time atm.
I've made it larger for printing.
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Re: Bird Family Portrait
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 15 November 14 17:38 GMT (UK) »
Sorry, my wife just notice the stepmothers hand on young lads waist.

Take 2.

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Re: Bird Family Portrait
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 15 November 14 17:45 GMT (UK) »
Thank you.

It looks fantastic  :)


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Re: Bird Family Portrait
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 15 November 14 19:29 GMT (UK) »
That is amazing you are able to do that,WELL DONE.
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Re: Bird Family Portrait
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 15 November 14 21:22 GMT (UK) »
Hi  Sue,  A colour version and one with the original look.   , Tommy

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Re: Bird Family Portrait
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 15 November 14 21:27 GMT (UK) »
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