Photo Restoration

[Elemobe]

Far from ideal, but the photo wasn't great quality to start with. However, this photo was a favourite of a friend, so really pleased I was able to do this much with it. My first real try at restoration, with a lot of help from my forum buddies;):D

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1BODlyAyOXfwE2JBK7jBJ08gtuFOb1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1BODlyAyOXfwE2JBK7jBJ08gtuFOb1)

Converted photo to B&W, then colourized the dress, sand, skin & hair (it really was white blond). Adjusted levels and used high pass sharpen and finally cropped.

[Pauline]

Oh boy Linda, you sure did come a long way with this one and it turned out terrific!

[Elemobe]

Thanks Pauline. Yes I did learn a bit with this, not only built the photo, but built my confidence a little as well;)

[deedeeO]

I really love the color tones in your rework. Did you recruit the colors from another photo, or just made them yourself?

[msbrad]

Linda,
I am so impressed. This is wonderful. I've decided (FWIW) when one decides to do a restoration, one has to think of 'what game plan' to go with.
What you chose IMO was perfect. WOW!
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[uniqcrafts]

What a great job!! This little girl reminded me of my little girl who is also afraid of the water at the beach. So cute!

[sharlmitch]

That came out great! Good job!

Sharon

[Elemobe]

Thank you everyone.

Michelle, yes she was very sweet then, at 24 she is a lovely girl.

Denise, I just used basic colours and then used the "colour" blend mode. First time I have done this and I have to say, it was like magic and very simple to do. I was so pleased with her hair, as it was very white. I used yellow, colour blend mode and reduced the opacity to 20%.