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Title: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Neale1961 on Sunday 10 January 21 05:02 GMT (UK)
My grandmother Clara and her older sister Ada were born in Georgetown, North Queensland. From the ages of the girls, I’d say the photo was taken about 1896-97.  It looks as if the photographer has stepped outside and pulled some branches off a gum tree to festoon around the studio. :D
In the lower centre there is a crack in the card, and like many of my photos, it is rather faded and a bit spotted. I hope one of you talented restorers might like to have a go at improving it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: waynenort on Sunday 10 January 21 13:53 GMT (UK)
A quick tone boost and partial clean.
Not sure if I'll have time to finish it - Painting the hallway.
Others welcome to build on this one  :)
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: japeflakes on Sunday 10 January 21 14:10 GMT (UK)
Couple of goes
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Handypandy on Sunday 10 January 21 14:37 GMT (UK)
One from me...
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Neale1961 on Sunday 10 January 21 20:10 GMT (UK)
Many thanks to you Waynenort, Japeflakes and Handypandy. Damage repaired, a clean and a boost in tone makes a terrific improvement - looks great. Well done.
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Trishanne on Monday 11 January 21 01:35 GMT (UK)
A black & white version of your beautiful photo,
Pat
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Trishanne on Monday 11 January 21 01:37 GMT (UK)
One a little bit warmer
Pat
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: McGroger on Monday 11 January 21 01:43 GMT (UK)
My try. I wonder if they were an inspiration for Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. :)
Peter
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Neale1961 on Monday 11 January 21 05:14 GMT (UK)
Thank you heaps Pat and Peter for spending your valuable time working on my photo. I love the results.  :)
Both colours are very lovely Pat. I agree Peter, there is something in the hanging eucalypt foliage that is reminiscent of the Snugglepot illustrations.
Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 11 January 21 09:46 GMT (UK)
Hi Neale, Lovely photo. one rom me.
Carol
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 11 January 21 09:47 GMT (UK)
One with a cooler tone.
Carol
Title: Re: Clara & Ada in Georgetown
Post by: Neale1961 on Monday 11 January 21 09:49 GMT (UK)
Thank you very much Carol, they are both lovely. I think the pale coloured frame gives the photo lots of life.