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Offline nuccia

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Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« on: Sunday 11 February 07 19:22 GMT (UK) »
I was sent this picture of my great uncle but it looks to be in rough shape.  Can anyone help fix it?  I've scanned it at the highest resolution I could..600 I think so hopefully that will help some.

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 11 February 07 20:40 GMT (UK) »
Here is a quick tidy for you
WOOD in  Hunslet  area of Leeds , West Yorkshire
WOOD in Knottingley , West Yorkshire

Scan your photos at 300 to 600 ppi for best results

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 11 February 07 21:47 GMT (UK) »
Hi Nuccia

This is my attempt for you   :)



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PLEASE SCAN ALL PICS AT 300 - 600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES.  THANK YOU!

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 11 February 07 22:14 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Pete and woddentop!  How did you get rid of the honeycomb on the picture?  The effect is so soft!  I'm really interested in knowing what programs you all use and how you get the effects you do.   8)

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 11 February 07 22:48 GMT (UK) »
I had a little play as well

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 11 February 07 22:57 GMT (UK) »
Hi Nuccia


I use Photoshop cs2

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PLEASE SCAN ALL PICS AT 300 - 600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES.  THANK YOU!

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #6 on: Monday 12 February 07 06:32 GMT (UK) »
ahh yes pscs2 :)
smile and visit my website : www.littleonesphotography.net

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #7 on: Monday 12 February 07 06:34 GMT (UK) »
i think b/w version looks good in the picture.
smile and visit my website : www.littleonesphotography.net

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Re: Picture of great uncle..can it be saved
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 13 February 07 07:32 GMT (UK) »
These are all amazing..Thank You!

I still can't figure out how to copy an image (ie: missing lips) to the opposite side.  Been playing with my program here and there but all I can do at this point is straighten the photo and resize it! :-[  And jdiaz, you're right, black and white is a nice effect as well.  Can color also be added? 

Again, thanks everyone.

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