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« on: July 25, 2010, 12:21:46 PM »
Have a couple of issues I know you guys can help me with:
 - I took the liberty of using motion blur on the arms since he's running.  Is that okay?
   I just couldn't get his right arm to look right.
 - He's looking older than how I picture him in my head but I don't know how to fix it.
 - Any idea what the bottom of his shirt says or is it okay the way it is?
 
Any other suggestions are welcome.
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Mary
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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2010, 01:28:34 PM »
One more thing.  Should I try to make the background clearer?
I thought since the original photo was blurry to begin with that I
should basically leave it like that.
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Mary
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« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2010, 02:29:29 PM »
Mary,

He is looking good. Since the boy is basically back lite, you might try darkening his face a little. I think adding some shadow under the eyes and deepen the shadow slightly in the laugh lines will add more definition to the face. I think the depth of field is contributing to the blurry background and I agree leaving it that way.

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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2010, 08:21:45 PM »
Hi Mary

I started to post to you about 7 hours ago, and my computer froze.  Fortunately nothing serious.  JB mentioned a couple of the things I was going to say, especially about the shading on his face.  I also agree with him that the background is fine.

The only other thing that struck me was that I think he has more hair in the original. There's an area that's very light - almost blown out - at the top left, as we see him, that I think is hair that also continues down to the side.  I'll post a version with the hair area indicated.



Not many picks on a really tough restoration.  Nice job!

GK
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2010, 01:15:46 PM »
Hi GK and Johnboy,
Thanks for the tips and you were so right about the shading.
Tried it yesterday but overdid it.  Trying again today then I'll tackle the hair.
(ARGH)
Mary
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