Help me restore this photo please.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/21/2007 07:59:43 PM · #1

Could someone also tell me if I have to download images that I want to add in a forum thread to my protfolio? I hate having photos in there that aren't mine thats all. Is there an alternative way to add them?

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

09/21/2007 08:04:30 PM · #2

I think the only way is going to be to manually clone them out, as the spots are too big to despeckle.

One technique I learned a long time ago was to create a duplicate layer, and blur the bottom one slightly, then erase areas with spots on the top layer. The major downside to this however is that the image will not be sharp.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

09/21/2007 08:10:55 PM · #3

It's a manual job to be sure, but prolly not hours worth. A half hour should clean it up pretty nicely. The real trick is not a trick at all but just having a level of skill with the cloning and healing brushes.
At 600dpi I'd guess the file size is *huge* or i'd say just send it to me and I'd give it a go.
If you want to reduce ti to 300dpi to make it e-mailable, I will have a go at it...

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/21/2007 08:14:02 PM · #4

yeah, very straightforward job.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/21/2007 08:24:42 PM · #5

Originally posted by Monique64:

I add them to my workshop.

Yeah, just have to use clone with that, patch healing tool can work well for some of the areas, but doesn't really treat patterns well.

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

09/21/2007 08:41:22 PM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

I will take you up on that. How/where would you like me to email it?

Jimbo_for_life

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

09/21/2007 08:48:48 PM · #7

ill give it a try,cant promise nothing good but ill have it a go, send it to my email @ jimbo_for_life@hotmail.com

09/21/2007 09:10:48 PM · #8

Originally posted by Jimbo_for_life:

ill give it a try,cant promise nothing good but ill have it a go, send it to my email @ jimbo_for_life@hotmail.com

I have forwarded it, thanks

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/21/2007 09:16:07 PM · #9

While there are eager beavers out there maybe you can give me suggestions on these. I'm not having trouble with the colours and contrasts but I am having trouble with the really blown out sections of the scan. These are 30 year old slides that are badly marked that I have scanned. I know that I cant get any detail back in the blown bits but how can I tone them down. When I try to burn back a little darkness it pixelates really badly.

Message edited by author 2007-09-21 21:19:12.

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

09/21/2007 09:17:41 PM · #10

I may be the only one...but...I like it with the speckles. It suits it. :)

09/21/2007 09:26:12 PM · #11

Originally posted by Marjo:

I may be the only one...but...I like it with the speckles. It suits it. :)

I'm of the same opinion actually, but it's what the customer wants.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

09/21/2007 10:44:40 PM · #12

BUMP

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

09/21/2007 11:08:00 PM · #13

Originally posted by Monique64:

I will take you up on that. How/where would you like me to email it?

You can send it to the address on my profile page, and I will take a shot at it.

09/21/2007 11:37:19 PM · #14

Monique,
I sent you a pm but maybe you didn't get it. Can you send me the original of this image for me to have a try at it? Thanks.

pete.mouch@gmail.com

Originally posted by Monique64:

Could I please have some suggestions on the best way to tackle this photo. The original is scanned at 600dpi and the size is 20x25cm. The photo is only 30 years old and was taken at one of those 'dress up in old time clothes for the photo places'. The colouring and contrast is not problem for me. But how do I get all the speckels out with spending hours? I tried despeckle but it made no noticable difference. I am using CS3.

All comments and suggestions will be helpful. Thanks.

Could someone also tell me if I have to download images that I want to add in a forum thread to my protfolio? I hate having photos in there that aren't mine thats all. Is there an alternative way to add them?

09/21/2007 11:39:33 PM · #15

heading home and will send them as soon as I get there.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

09/22/2007 01:00:36 AM · #16

I tweaked the picture a little bit and cleaned some of the noise up. I think i'm gonna try coloring this for sh*ts and grins just to see how it turns out. If you don't want i won't post it since i don't want to edit "your" picture. Here it is with some cloning and makeover tool from Corel PSP X2.

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levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

09/22/2007 01:08:16 AM · #17

Originally posted by Monique64:

... it's what the customer wants.

Are you getting paid? These aren't yours?

09/22/2007 01:27:39 AM · #18

It's for a friend of a friend , she will pay for the cost of the photo and do me a favour back sometime.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

09/22/2007 01:29:38 AM · #19

Originally posted by wizardry:

I dont mind the balck and white. Is the makeover tool similar to the healing tool in PS?

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

09/22/2007 01:31:33 AM · #20

Originally posted by Monique64:

It's for a friend of a friend , she will pay for the cost of the photo and do me a favour back sometime.

Ah. I asked because I think anyone asking for help should be clear whether it's a private project or something for pay.

Message edited by author 2007-09-22 01:31:55.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

09/22/2007 01:34:21 AM · #21

Originally posted by Monique64:

It's for a friend of a friend , she will pay for the cost of the photo and do me a favour back sometime.

You can send it to me at scottwhiddon@knology.net and I will attempt to restore it. First let me see if I have understood what you want done.
1. restore to original as best as possible.
2. The tone and color are original so you want to keep that.
3. The picture was is only 30 years old but was made to look older.

I will work on it if you like and try to have it posted this weekend and send you the restored version back to you.

09/22/2007 01:43:39 AM · #22

ok here's my color rendition...i'm sure these colors aren't accurate but i was just messing... ;-)

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09/22/2007 02:00:50 AM · #23

Originally posted by wizardry:

ok here's my color rendition...i'm sure these colors aren't accurate but i was just messing... ;-)

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This is good. I like it.

09/22/2007 02:05:53 AM · #24

Originally posted by levyj413:

Originally posted by Monique64:
It's for a friend of a friend , she will pay for the cost of the photo and do me a favour back sometime.

Ah. I asked because I think anyone asking for help should be clear whether it's a private project or something for pay.

Sorry, maybe I should have been clearer. I did only ask for hints and comments, what I am saying is that I am not asking for people to do it for me. I have been having a play and intend to take this project as well as the other three photos in this thread (which is also for a friend of a friend) with me while I am away all of next week for something to do.

I so appreciate what some have done for me so far and would be more than happy for an explanation on how to get the best results.