So here's one that will keep me out of trouble for some time! :cool: Added Curves Adj for B,W & G points and then added B&W Adj using the Darker setting.(Can add sepia back at the end.) Added a layer with a new frame using Hannie's tip from ages ago and straightened the image a bit. There's WAYYYYYY more spots than I realized! :D Oh My!!! :-\ Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks all.
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Looking good Shadow. I would hold off the sepia and if QC wants it, they can add. The problem is if more than one "oldie" and the differences between how each volunteer works. However, submit one along with B/W.
Going to have to get off the computer as thunderstorms and a tornado watch until 11 pm. tonight.
Margie
Thanks Margie. Happy to let QC add sepia. Hope the storms passed without causing any damage. Here's current WIP. LOADS more to do. Anyone have any idea what she might be holding in her hand? Are the faces OK? All comments welcome. Thx
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Hard to figure out, diploma, flowers? Then I thought it was a whip but that doesn't make sense with the rest of her clothing. Perhaps a fan?
Maybe an ornamental fan?
Hi from the road..are any of the channels any better spot wise?
All the channels show the spots Lynn. :( Appreciate the suggestions. Leaning towards some sort of fan as well. This is a neat old photo. Back later with a WIP.
Lyn, I think the lady is holding a little lady's purse and the handles are visible over her arm. I almost think there some flowers there too. Not sure if the whit thingy is a piece of rolled up paper or something else.
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Hannie
Am familiar with "thingies" ;) Looking at 1920's Art Deco outfits and I think you are probably right. Thank you for the image. :)
Margie and the crew are at the spot machine again, I see!! ;D
Love what's you've done so far. I'm inclined to go with the fan, but I'll have to play with it a bit more. :)
Thanks Candy. We began working on this image and the next thing we know ... we woke on a planet called SPOTS!
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So ... here's where this cool pic is now. ALL comments welcome!! Suggestions? Those are welcome too!!!
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You've come a long way Lyn!
I wonder if there was any print on her dress or was all that damage?
Hannie
Good morning from Alabama.. looking good Lyn.. I'm thinking maybe dress seems a little light? May add some noise back in..just a thought..of course I'm looking on my smartish phone tiny screen..boy that was a lot of spots.. you've done wonders!!! Daunting!
Final?
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Great job Shadow! Good detective work on the purse. I would darken the woman's face and get rid of the light spot on her cheek. Also while darkening, darken the pupils of her eyes. Other than that, fine job.
Margie
thanks Margie. Failed bios update crashed comp. :'( Trying to find help ... may have to drop it off a cliff :mad: :mad:
Does your computer do any thing at all Lyn? Then there are repair utilities that can get you to your previous BIOS version. If it does not even post it probably means the chip is burned and needs to be replaced.
Hannie
Hi Hannie. Thanks for the info. The little sucker will boot to a blue screen and it will also show that screen with all the options ... last known config etc. This is anew one for me. Will look up bios recovery.
Good, then not all is lost Lyn. Did you already try the if last known configuration option worked?
If not, you could search for your particular computer/motherboard and find BIOS recovery procedures.
I have done numerous BIOS updates and always used the method of downloading update, preparing a USB stick etc. except for 1 time when I decided to use the "fancy" BIOS flash software that came with the laptop. Big mistake, the motherboard had to be replaced. Luckily Lenovo has amazing customer service and the repairs, shipping were done free of charge.
Hannie
Well, yea! Shadow took me out for a stroll and now we can start fresh. I too have always been extra careful and this was the manufacturer update so we trusted it. Big mistake.
Have tried all the easy steps they provided. Looks like it has to be disassembled and the battery removed to reset. Sure sorry its Alienware!!! The tech that was recommended didnt want to mess with it. After watching a couple of videos, can sure see why.
Appreciate the encouragement. 😊
Oh Lyn how awful...brain numbing work on computer..hope you didn't lose that fantastic restore!!! Oh jeez.. :D
Oh and hi all from Texas 😀
Anyone with a computer, feels your pain, Shadow! :( Wishing you the best with your poor, ailing 'puter.
Maybe the woman's nose is more rounded? That little bit showing on her right could be a nostril; they seem to really flare...
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Thanks Kiska. Will keep that in mind if the puter ever gets back home.
And thanks Candy. Sure do miss that "magic box"!
Hi from New Mexico..hope it resolves soon Lyn 😥
Hi Gang. Rounded the nose some and also corrected the right eye. Final?
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Nose looks much better Lyn!
When I look at Kiska's example, the nose is even wider, that little white spot is a nostril I think?
Hannie
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Many thanks Hannie! Look more realistic now?
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Spot on Lyn!
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Hannie
Spot on ... :funny: You crack me up Hannie!