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Started by haleygd, December 12, 2008, 01:18:16 PM

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haleygd

Hi Tess,
Just thought I'd give you a quick boost...This is going to take a lot of work but I think it is doable.  Not sure what is on the left though, I want to say table but I am thinking counter top and what I am seeing is an unfinished edge.

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Tess (Tassie D)

What a great start. This family only had 7 photos so it will be great to get them back to them.
Tess Cameron
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haleygd

Okay eagle eyes, how many candles do you count on this cake? And can you read the name on the cake?

A piece of virtual cake for the winner!

Thanks,
Gary

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glennab

Gary, I tried my best but couldn't discern a name.  It looks to me as if there are 9 candles.

GK
What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal. ~Albert Pine

(Photoshop CS5 /Mac Pro)

haleygd

And of course I mean candles on the original, not on my version... I tried to do it by counting the flames as opposed to the actual candle.

I have the same paneling so camera in hand I snapped a shot and the merged it in... Anyone missing the very vague mirror/picture right behind the ladies head?



Gary
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Tess (Tassie D)

No, not missing that at all Gary. I think I can see 12 flames but its impossible to be sure. The paneling looks great. :up:
This is one Mum that looks very proud of that cake. :)
Tess Cameron
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haleygd

At least now she shouldn't trip because of that bad right leg, it looks much better, The ankle may still be a little weak...



Gary
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Candice

Once the muscle is worked should be good as new   :P
Candice

haleygd

Ok, I think I am >90% done with this one. I have been trying to see a wooden chair on the left. But the more I look at now, I think it is just light/white scratches/mars.. Any thoughts? Which leg seems more natural--lighting wise? I stilll have to do something with the flipflop.

Gary

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schen

Gary,

I think your restoration looks really good.  As for the flip-flop, the original has most of the light from the candles.  I would suggest that you do a vignette to darken the surrounding.  It will draw the attention to the cake and closer to the original.

Shujen


Shujen Chen
Windows 10, Photoshop CS6

Hannie

#10
Hi Gary,

Nice topic and what a great cleanup! 
I wonder if you can add a little shading to her lower left leg, it looks a little like it's bending the wrong way?

Hannie

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glennab

Hello Gary

A fine job on a tough restoration!  Did you ever decide exactly how many candles are on the cake?

I suspect "Mom" made the lovely cake herself for someone beloved.  She looks happy and proud. Warms the heart! And you've just given her a wonderful gift!

GK
What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal. ~Albert Pine

(Photoshop CS5 /Mac Pro)

haleygd

Thanks Hannie, that does look better. And I decided on 10 candles... If all goes well, I should have this one ready to close out the family group by tomorrow before I go to bed.

Thanks for all the help.

Gary
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Tess (Tassie D)

Yay, its coming together perfectly. :up: It will be so nice to send this family home.
Tess Cameron
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haleygd

Ok, here it is (I think  ;D ::) )... Input as always is welcomed.  I can still do that overall vignette if you want.

Gary

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