« Reply #36 on: Sunday 13 May 18 11:55 BST (UK) »
I can appreciate all the views made on this thread. I have had some old family photos cleaned up and have been very pleased with the results. A recent one of my great aunt and uncle strolling along a promenade on holiday revealed details of the lady's handbag and the fact she was also carrying an umbrella. I always retain the damaged originals though and keep them in acid-free boxes. As for colouring well yes I think it can add interest to the image but I am also very conscious that it is not true to the original and it bothers me that in the future, should the photos survive, other people will not know that they have been "tampered with". Again though, the original is retained safely in my collection. As for photoshopping and (perish the monstrous thought) adding people who weren't there, for me this is a definite no-no!
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