Desmond Family Portrait
Uploaded: December 15, 2006
This portrait was originally shot in 1932 and upon the passing of the sister on the right, my friends asked me to restore the photo. Sun and water damaged, but still in the original framing, this was quite a project! But after restoration and recomposition, the original work once again revealed itself! I was especially inspired by the idea of carrying the torch for one of my forebears, long since gone, but who paved the way for all of us today!
To be able to preserve this family treasure fo
Chastity Abbott December 15, 2006
I love the tones and the captures from each one!!! You did one amazing job on restoring!!!!! What an awesome gift to give to the family, as I am sure it is a treasure to forever hold!!!! AWESOME WORK!!!!! #572667
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 15, 2006
Wonderful restoration, Candice!!! Super image!!!!! ^.^ Kitty #3704976Z. Banu December 15, 2006
Very Beautiful potrait and so wonderful tones I like it so great inspiration and potrait of Don is great well done Candice.keep it up. Best wishes #3705066Lorraine A. Cook December 15, 2006
Are the far two pictured twins, Candice?This is a beautifully restored family keepsake, my friend!<:))
I'm not familiar with restoration but years ago I took old photos and made them into a slide presentation (for a friend whose parents were celebrating their 50 Wedding Anniversary) using various filters to give the slides/images an 'old feel'. That was back in the days when I used an SLR and had a darkroom in the basement. #3705085
Mary N C. Taitt December 15, 2006
Fabulous Restoration job, Candice! WOW! Beautiful, nice work! Mary :-D #3705118
Robert R. Goodman
December 15, 2006
Melissa G. Meiselman December 15, 2006
Incredible restoration and wonderful picture of your family long ago. You have brought up terrific detals and wonderful tones of black, white and gray, Candice!!! #3705237Michelle R. Kovach December 15, 2006
What a wonderful treasure you have recreated for them! Nicely done on the restoration Candice! #3705290
Nina Shields
December 15, 2006
Tammy Scott
December 15, 2006
Jenny Bosmans December 15, 2006
I agree with Tammy, Candice...this is a real treasure...wonderful and beautiful portrait and restoration work! :) #3705452
Kate Jackson
December 15, 2006
Shelly A. Van Camp
December 15, 2006
Laura Clay-Ballard December 15, 2006
wow! fantastic restoration! Beautiful! #3705568Stanley J. Contrades December 15, 2006
Impeccable work on this restoration, Candice, and work to be very proud of! This will be treasured for years to come!! Beautifully done!!Shirley L. Carpenter December 15, 2006
WOW!! Wonderful work Candice!! #3705690April Todd December 15, 2006
Can't even imagine how much time and talent this took to restore, it looks amazing! I love everything about it, great work! #3705744Hendrik Storme December 15, 2006
Excellent work Candice! Wonderful!!! #3705829Kaye Burazin December 15, 2006
That's how I got interested in photography, I started out restoring old photos for friends at work. Very tedious work, but my, so rewarding especially when that would be the only decent photograph someone had of a loved one. What a wonderful job you have done and what a wonderful gift. #3705899
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Melissa A. Mannon December 15, 2006
great job! I'm sure they are thrilled! #3706009Anita Hogue December 15, 2006
Oh, WOW, this brought a tear to my eyes! FABULOUS!!!!! gorgeous memories! #3706050John Connolly December 15, 2006
Wonderful restoration work, and a great achievement Candice. Well done! #3706109
Barbara Waldoch
December 15, 2006
Carol Sawyer December 15, 2006
Beautiful restoration work and great gift to the family , Candice!! #3706341
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Kathy Reeves December 15, 2006
Beautiful family, image and fantastic restoration!! #3706441
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Bill Wyatt December 15, 2006
This is wonderful, what a terrific labor of love! #3706477
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Dan E. December 15, 2006
Outstanding restoration job Candice #3706610
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Denise M. Snyder December 15, 2006
Beautiful work on this Candice!! #3706721
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Claudia Kuhn
December 15, 2006
Kenneth Mucke December 15, 2006
BRAVO ccc....you did a masterful job in restoring this image....They are going to LOVE it.... #3707117
Nancy L. Green
December 15, 2006
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Cassie L. Woodlee December 15, 2006
WOW amazing restoration, Love it!!!! #3707146
Candice C. Calhoun
December 15, 2006
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Paul G Slate December 16, 2006
This is stunning great job! I like the way the photographer had them looking of into the distance! this is realy beautiful! thank you for sharing your work! #3707844JO ANN CLEVELAND December 16, 2006
Wonderful restoration, this surely will be their most treasure gift that you have lovingly prepared!jo ann c. #3708160
Candice C. Calhoun
December 16, 2006
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