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Title: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Bertsbees on Saturday 04 May 19 18:17 BST (UK)

Hi Again,  We found another photo which we would love to have restored and colorized if possible.  This is William Yaxley and his father, Thomas, taken in Llandudno, Wales.  We guessed the year as c.1900.  You are all greatly appreciated!
    Thanks,   Bert

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Trishanne on Saturday 04 May 19 23:16 BST (UK)

One from me
Pat

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Bertsbees on Sunday 05 May 19 00:17 BST (UK)

thanks Pat, love the red scarf you gave to William.    .....Bert

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: McGroger on Sunday 05 May 19 07:24 BST (UK)

My try.
Peter

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: tomkin on Sunday 05 May 19 11:38 BST (UK)

    And another :D :D

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: hoobaloo on Sunday 05 May 19 11:41 BST (UK)

A try from me, regards, John.

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Bertsbees on Sunday 05 May 19 17:19 BST (UK)

Wow!  You guys are all so talented...Each version has its own personality....Love them all, much thanks for all your work.....Bert
   ps John at hoobaloo, how in the world did you get that effect of a tweed grey jacket on  Thomas  Yaxley's grey jacket?   very cool

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: John-76 on Monday 06 May 19 15:42 BST (UK)

Another submission.

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 06 May 19 15:54 BST (UK)

I had a go too Bert.
Carol

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 06 May 19 16:55 BST (UK)

...and one with a sepia type tint.
Carol

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Trishanne on Monday 06 May 19 18:42 BST (UK)

I have softened William & Thomas a bit, still kept the red scarf
Pat

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Bertsbees on Tuesday 07 May 19 16:44 BST (UK)

Carol and Pat, thanks for your contributions and hard work.  I admire all of the volunteers' talent and patient work.......Thanks again,.    Bert

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Treetotal on Tuesday 07 May 19 18:54 BST (UK)

Hi Bert...I think this photo has been worked and over sharpened previously, noticeable by the white halo effect on parts of the image....if you look at the paving stones and the area around the feet you can see it has had work done to it. It is always advisable where possible to post the original. However, I did enjoy bringing colour to your treasured photo  :)
I think you forgot John-76  ;)
Carol

Title: Re: William Yaxley, and his father, Thomas , Llandudno Wales, colorize request
Post by: Bertsbees on Wednesday 08 May 19 00:30 BST (UK)

When we got the photo , there was a huge crease in the lower left hand corner  (when the flagstones are)  I tried to hide the crease, but it distorted the flagstone pattern.   Next time I will enclose the original and the enhanced version and let the restorers decide which works best for them
     Also a huge "shout out " to John-76 for his great work on this photo.
           The Yaxley family lived in England, ( the Midlands area) and loved to holiday in Llandudno Wales, where this was taken.    I love the rustic bench which Thomas is sitting on.  I looks like it was fashioned from huge tree branches.   Once again , much thanks,  Bert