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Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« on: Saturday 04 August 18 19:18 BST (UK) »
Captain John Robertson and wife celebrate golden wedding , Can anybody make this newspaper photo any better

Appreciate any help

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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 04 August 18 21:49 BST (UK) »
This is a simple adjustment and cleanup. I also restored his right eye for you.

Hope you enjoy!
I just like to do photo restores.

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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 04 August 18 21:55 BST (UK) »
Thanks very much this man is
Uncle of my 3rd great grandfather

Amazing the difference you have made my relatives will be delighted to see this

Thanks for your efforts and extra effort fixing his eye

Thank you

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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 04 August 18 22:42 BST (UK) »
Well Ryan, you have posted some wonderful photos on here and some, how can I put it, not so good. Guess which category this photo falls in  ;D
Here's my attempt at Capt John.
Pat
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Evans - Hereford

RESTORERS please do not use my restores without my permission THANK YOU


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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 04 August 18 22:57 BST (UK) »
Haha that’s funny pat

I know this one isn’t the best quality but thanks for your kind help

You made me laugh with that one

Great work considering what you had to work on

Ps don’t worry i have some more up my sleeve which are of better quality :)

Ryan

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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 05 August 18 05:53 BST (UK) »
My try.
Peter
Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 05 August 18 09:52 BST (UK) »
Great work thanks for your excellent efforts in the very old
Photo

I really appreciate your kind help


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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 05 August 18 11:23 BST (UK) »
My pleasure, Ryan.
Your excellent scan of the photo gives restorers a fighting chance at teasing out as much detail as possible from the poor old thing. ;D
Cheers,
Peter
Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: Captain John Robertson of Peterhead 1910 can anybody make this one better
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 05 August 18 12:19 BST (UK) »
Thanks for your encouraging words

Ryan