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Quote from: gisela on Monday 21 May 18 18:09 BST (UK)

Can please also add to Carol great suggestions.

I would scan the image and save the file, then rotate the image in the scanner, 180 degrees (looking at the image upside down), and scan again. Save that file. Both images would be placed together in a single file, lined up, and blended together (as light from the scanner passes over, and highlights the damaged areas, changing the direction of the light on the image changes how the damage is captured).

Often, that process can minimise, and sometimes eliminate the cracks, which obliterate some portions of the face. This extra little bit of prep work can greatly reduce the amount of work needed, thus keeping the photographic qualities of the image.  Perhaps you could try my suggestions, or instead, post the two scans.

I hope this helps

Gisela

Hi Gisela - sorry I don't understand. Scan the image & save - done. Then re-scan the image again (upside down in the scanner) - done. So I have 2 images - how do I place them in a single file, lined up etc 
Keith

You would post both images then we'll put them in a single file via Photoshop or those using Gimp or any software that use layers should be able to put the images in a single file.

Hope this helps.

Gisela

Can I please also add to Carol great suggestions.

I would scan the image and save the file, then rotate the image in the scanner, 180 degrees (looking at the image upside down), and scan again. Save that file. Both images would be placed together in a single file, lined up, and blended together (as light from the scanner passes over, and highlights the damaged areas, changing the direction of the light on the image changes how the damage is captured).

Often, that process can minimise, and sometimes eliminate the cracks, which obliterate some portions of the face. This extra little bit of prep work can greatly reduce the amount of work needed, thus keeping the photographic qualities of the image.  Perhaps you could try my suggestions, or instead, post the two scans.

I hope this helps

Gisela

A late one for the pile.


Gisela 

Just my version folks thats all! And all excellent restores as i stated!

You all have a good weekend!

Using the word "excellent" doesn't give you the right to criticise other people work. All members are respected and appreciated in the forum.

I wish you a good weekend too.


Gisela

A restore and colour from me.

Gisela