I don't have Photoshop because it's a bit too expensive for what I'd use it for. I never learned too much about how to use the free GIMP. So what I did was to use the photo editing tool that came with Windows 10, and a few on line free editing programs like Paint.net, Fotojet and BeFunky. I used them one after the other and it works.
First I cropped the photo to eliminate some of the image
that I didn't want and make it sort of a portrait.
Next I tried removing the old white specks that developed over the years.
I removed a great many of them, not perfect but very good. I also filtered in a sort of sepia color.
It helped hide the white spots and give the photo a warmer look.
Finally I used a function to make it into a portrait shape.
I wanted to frame it as a 5x7 but the photo printing site said it would not be clear enough. The 4x6 size would also not be clear enough but I'll take a chance on it.
It's such a lovely photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did! Your Mom's smile could sure light up a room!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job. What a wonderful image to have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo and yes, you did a very good job on it!
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me what photo editing tools can do for a photo. You'd think the original would be unchangeable, but that's not how it works.
ReplyDeleteYou are your brother have such sweet little faces. And your mom's smile - beautiful!
this post touched my heart dear John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour parents made a wonderful couple
loved the delightful smile of your dear mom,such a lovely lady with kind decent face!
you and your cute little brother look so adorable and sweet!
you got very intelligent eyes .
loved the way you turned this precious image in portrait
Your parents passed on their good looks to their sons. You did a good job with the editing.
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