Thanks to everyone who commented on this one before. I thought I would do a new post since the other one was so old. I finally have it done. I had to stop as I was starting this to pick up the old paint roller. So I had spots but not on any photos.
Let me know what y'all think.
Original:
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6796/mcduffc502originalpostlh5.jpg)
Restoration:
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3095/mcduffc502donepostzh8.jpg)
Thanks for the help.
Johnboy
Great job Johnboy :up: I reckon send them home!
Great restoration, JB
I was struck by the fact that the two ladies in the center have slightly washed-out faces. I downloaded your image and burned the mid-tones where they looked lightest with a very large soft brush between 5 and 10%, darkening them only a bit. I think it helped. However, that's very subjective, and you could send these ladies home as they are and you'd still have a wonderful photo.
Bless,
Glenna
Thanks Glenna for the suggestion. I'll look into it. I am thinking the ladies in the middle may be in the hottest part of the flash too. I had tried playing with the contrast but ended up leaving it where it was as I didn't see any great improvement. So I was seeing something too, but just hadn't put my finger on it. I'll play a little bit and send them home.
Johnboy
Here is the result from burning in the midtones at 5% on the faces of the women in the center. I also did the white blouse and the white dress. I think it added a little to the clothing as well.
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4866/mcduffc502burnposthm6.jpg)
Johnboy
Hi JB
I agree. I think that little bit of burn helped not only with the faces but also with the dress and blouse. You got a little more detail. Fine job!
Glenna
Nice job JB!
Christine