SPEIGHT Charles 1825-1897

[Rena]

I thought I'd lost this image of my grandmother's uncle forever, but it's turned up on a calendar that I made about 20 years ago.  It has now yellowed with age and there's a white splodge on it.

When I alter the image to grayscale the face merges into the background, so I'm hoping somebody can enhance his features. 

Thank you for reading this.

[japeflakes]

Not  a lot to go on for me. Others will do better for you:

[Rena]

Thank you so much !  I was surprised to see how much detail you found Japeflakes!!  I don't think I noticed before how much family features he shared with his niece, my grandmother, when she lost the bloom of youth.   He and his extended family were employed in producing porcelain pottery.   I didn't know that when I found his brother William who was described as a "miller" and I thought he worked in a windmill producing flour, but actually he was a foreman crushing slate to make porcelain lol.

I really appreciate your efforts.   A kissing cousin in Australia sent me this image and as he's now passed away I wouldn't have been able to get a replacement.

[Ian Nelson]

wary of using too much contrast but easier to see when he is isolated from the background, cheers, Ian

[McGroger]

My try.
Rena, I've cropped the photo, the resulting dimensions being about 10x12.
Peter

[Rena]

Hi Ian and Peter,

I'm much obliged for your time and efforts - thank you.

I've now downloaded your images and will print them off.   I intend to enclose them with Xmas cards I intend sending to family this year.

I'd like to see their faces if they ever compare the photos lol   

[hoobaloo]

A try from me, regards, John.

[Rena]

Good heavens John !!  I'm amazed at the results of your programme - everything is so crisp and clearly defined !!!! and he looks much younger 

Thank you very much for your efforts, they're much appreciated.   It's now up to my printer to do an equally good result.