Test 23

weather today is wintery

Restoring a sunny day

Interesting restoration project for a friend.  Original photo (1956) was quite damaged.  I was able to repair the cracks and scratches but optimizing the lighting was more a challenge due to heavy shadow on face in original. Friend was pleased with the result.  Clients anyone?

Another Restoration Project

A challenging project

This was a real challenge.  This is my first run at it.  Have saved the original so will try again when I have developed more skills.

Learning a little more about retouching

Recently visited the small town of Myrnam, Alberta. 

First photo - very light enhancement - a little cropping and lighting adjustment.

Ukrainian Catholic Church with its baby

 Second photo: mostly enhanced with tone mapping - brought out textures.

Former Ford dealership converted to diner and small engine repair shop

Third photo: the most enhancement of the three - adding some vibrancy to the greens provides thematic unity to the photo (I think)

Few of these grain elevators left - once a prairie icon

A more ambitious project below gets more into restoration than enhancment.  

Before                         and                         After