Restoration - Photograph of William Hunter

[Anthony Beacock]

This is a photograph of my great-grandfather William Hunter in the Cold Stream Guards.
My grandmother acquired the photograph from her older brother in order to make a copy. She tried to get this restored previously but it wasn't very good. I am asking you all to help me restore this photo as well as anyone can do, so I can surprise my grandmother.

Can anyone help me by restoring this photograph?

Thank you very much for your help in advance.

Tony.

[hoobaloo]

I gave it a go! regards, John.

[Anthony Beacock]

Thanks John! What looks to be the reflection in his eye, is in fact a crease in the original photo, meaning it's actually just white from the paper!

Is there any chance of sharpening the image up a little, for example the collar etc.


Thank you for your help.

Tony.

[hoobaloo]

I've sharpened it a little; the problem with the collar is a lack of original info due to damage, it could be painted in but then a photo becomes a painting. There are a lot of much more experienced people on this site who will no doubt do a better job, at the risk of alienating myself, you may find a better restore will come from one of a number of female restorers, regards, John.

[cazza59]

Hi Anthony

One from me.


Caz

[cazza59]

And one a bit different.

Caz

[tommyfromri]

my effort.   ,Tommy

[Treetotal]

Nice work folks  ...Love the border Caz  I know how long this must have taken you all....I'm one and a half hours in with mine and I've still got a lot more work to do....What do you think so far Tony from Hull?

Carol from Hull

[cazza59]

Thanks Carol, appreciate the acknowledgement! 

Not sure Tony has received notifications as he's been online, but not responded.  Hopefully he will see them soon, as you are right, quite a bit of effort has been extended by myself and Tommy.

Caz