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Title: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Thursday 10 December 20 19:10 GMT (UK)
Like Carol, I tend not to restore my own family photos and as the board is a bit slow, here's one from me.

This is a photo of a pic of my big sister who died a few years ago.  I think it was take around the time that I was born.

I remember it in the family photo album and I'm sure I scanned it but I can't find the scan. Her daughter has taken a pic of it. It's not brilliant but I would be grateful if you could attempt a tidy.

No colour please.

Thanks

Gadget
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: japeflakes on Thursday 10 December 20 19:38 GMT (UK)
I do have a coloured attempt but see you asked for no colour
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Thursday 10 December 20 20:40 GMT (UK)
Thank you for taken the time, japeflakes. You've got rid of that nasty orange-y yellow color cast.  I remember that the original was B&W. I think my niece must have got the white balance wrong. The whole batch that she sent (including some of me) have got that cast  :-\

Gadget

Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: hoobaloo on Thursday 10 December 20 22:16 GMT (UK)
A try from me, regards, John.
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 10 December 20 22:21 GMT (UK)
What a lovely photo, you and your sister are very alike, she rinds of a you I have seen in a wedding photo I think.
Carol
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Thursday 10 December 20 23:27 GMT (UK)
Thank you, John. You've brightened her up  :)

We were alike in parts, Carol  :)  I was curly auburn with blue eyes and she was more wavy light brown with hazel eyes. The shape of our eyes, nose and mouths were different too.  She was 3 inches smaller than me  ;D
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: McGroger on Friday 11 December 20 05:31 GMT (UK)
Lovely photo, Gadget. Here's my try. :)
Peter
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Friday 11 December 20 09:29 GMT (UK)
Thank you ever so much, Peter. That is just how I remember the photo  :)
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: McGroger on Friday 11 December 20 09:53 GMT (UK)
Pleasure, Gadget. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you give to restorers and posters.
Peter
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Friday 11 December 20 11:20 GMT (UK)
It's a pleasure working with you, Carol and all the others, Peter  :)

I have another one. This time of my Mum and her in laws. It's a bit cracked.  I'll put it up on a new thread later today  :)
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Trishanne on Friday 11 December 20 11:56 GMT (UK)
 :)A try from me
Pat
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Friday 11 December 20 12:05 GMT (UK)
That's another lovely one, Pat.  Thank so much.

Gadget

PS - I've just been going through some folders of scanned family pics and found masses that I've not restored  :o
 
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 11 December 20 14:00 GMT (UK)
That's how I found mine Gadget, when I was tidying up...there are so many needing work that I had forgotten about.
Back soon to have a go  :)
Carol
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 11 December 20 14:43 GMT (UK)
Another one for your lovely collection... :D
Carol
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 11 December 20 14:46 GMT (UK)
...and a cooler version if you prefer.
Carol
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Friday 11 December 20 15:14 GMT (UK)
You've done her proud, Carol. Thank you so much  :)

xxx

Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 11 December 20 15:20 GMT (UK)
You are welcome, she was beautiful  :)
Carol  :-*
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Wiggy on Friday 11 December 20 20:30 GMT (UK)
Lovely photo Gadget.   

I'm with you - I prefer old photos to look old - and without colour usually! (apart from my avatar!)
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Friday 11 December 20 20:52 GMT (UK)
I've put a couple of photos of my Mum for restoration now. She was about 23-24 and looks so happy :)

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=841416.0
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Wiggy on Friday 11 December 20 21:04 GMT (UK)
Saw those - she certainly does look happy.  Love the 'ear buns'!!  :)

Going to be a hot day - might play with those later.
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: tomkin on Friday 11 December 20 21:25 GMT (UK)
B&W
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: tomkin on Friday 11 December 20 21:25 GMT (UK)
And a tint
Title: Re: My big sister circa 1945
Post by: Gadget on Friday 11 December 20 23:10 GMT (UK)
Lovely, Tomkin.

Thank you ever so  :)