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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Patkzn on Friday 23 April 21 13:47 BST (UK)

Title: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Patkzn on Friday 23 April 21 13:47 BST (UK)
I would be most grateful if the attached photo of my father could be restored.

Many thanks.

Pat
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: japeflakes on Friday 23 April 21 16:31 BST (UK)
To get you started
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Gadget on Friday 23 April 21 16:36 BST (UK)
That was quick japeflakes. I'm still sorting his hair and makeup  :)
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Patkzn on Friday 23 April 21 16:39 BST (UK)
Thank you so much.  :)
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: japeflakes on Friday 23 April 21 16:40 BST (UK)
Quote from: Gadget on Friday 23 April 21 16:36 BST (UK)
That was quick japeflakes. I'm still sorting his hair and makeup  :)

May be quick but yours will be "better"!
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: QueenoftheWest on Friday 23 April 21 17:10 BST (UK)
My attempt!

This is my first RootsChat restore so I'm a bit nervous posting it, haha. Hope you like it - I gave him a 'Hollywood' glow  ;D

Queenie  :)
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Patkzn on Friday 23 April 21 17:26 BST (UK)
Thank you, thank you.  The badge is a South African Air Force badge for anyone who may be curious.
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Gadget on Friday 23 April 21 18:34 BST (UK)
A couple from me:

One with a simple tone
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Gadget on Friday 23 April 21 18:35 BST (UK)
and one with a deeper tone and some texture

PS - I touched up his eyes with my little brushes  :)
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 24 April 21 04:54 BST (UK)
My try. :)
Queenie, nice job with your first restore. :D
Peter
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Patkzn on Saturday 24 April 21 07:26 BST (UK)
Thank you so much Gadget, Queenie and Peter.  The restorations are great. :)
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Trishanne on Saturday 24 April 21 13:13 BST (UK)
I agree Queenie, lovely  1st restore.  Here's one from me
Pat
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: tomkin on Saturday 24 April 21 13:16 BST (UK)
And another ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: QueenoftheWest on Saturday 24 April 21 16:19 BST (UK)
Thank you Peter & Pat (Trishanne) for your kind words  :)

I'm nowhere near your level but I thought this was a good photo for a first restore as it was large and high quality. Your restores are amazing.

I'm glad you liked the restores, Pat (Patkzn). There are so many lovely ones to choose from!

Queenie  :)
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 24 April 21 16:31 BST (UK)
Welcome to the board Queenie, nice work on your first posting.

I didn't colour this and kept it natural, I just enhanced the tint that was already there. The AG on his half brevet stands for Air Gunner.
One from me.
Carol
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 24 April 21 16:31 BST (UK)
One with a sepia type tone. It looks like a pen in his left breast pocket Handsome young man  :D
Carol
Title: Re: Photo Restoration My Father Mr Smith
Post by: Patkzn on Sunday 25 April 21 08:40 BST (UK)
Many thanks Trishanne, Tomkin and Carol for your beautiful restorations. :)