first try retouching old family photo

[qcocoq]

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1y4w900LmhDxu7tgYgmnNQA7O8899U1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1y4w900LmhDxu7tgYgmnNQA7O8899U1)
The sad thing is realizing how old the photo is. Time flies now whether or not I'm having fun. It's lots better but still so pixelly. Any suggestions? I tried the gaussian blur. Thanks for looking.

[ladybug]

coco ,you did a fantastic job on your first restore.

[Mary]

Did you scan the original photo yourself? I have had pretty good success when I enlarge the photo during the scaning process rather than enlarging it in PSE afterwards. I have taken those little 3 X 3 photos from the 50's and avoided pixelation by using the scanner to enlarge. I use a high resolution and set the output on the scanner at 300 to 400 percent. :)

[qcocoq]

Thank you, Judy. It was more involved than I realized. I'm not sure, but my first restore may be my last.
Thanks, Mary. I'll give that a try next time - after I forget what a challenge it was.

[selawela]

Hey, Coco. I think you did a fantastic job! I know which one is you! I like the ears!

Sela

[qcocoq]

Thanks, Sela. How did your costume work out?