r/estoration 2d ago

RESTORATION REQUEST restoration still possible?

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very rare photo of my stern grandfather smiling in the sun. really resonates with me. is it possible to restore it with this level of fading?

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u/Medium-Spinach-3578 2d ago

Yes can be done and without AI. Working on it

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u/Medium-Spinach-3578 2d ago

It's nice, looks more like a drawing than a photo

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u/Medium-Spinach-3578 2d ago

Colours are the real ones. I dont know if the original has more scratches or stains that we cant notice. At least now you can see him a little more a little improvement

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u/Ashamed_Newt_8296 1d ago

It's a little messier than I'd like, but I definitely see his smile a lot clearer. Thanks so much for your time! 🫶

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u/Medium-Spinach-3578 1d ago

I tried to edit that more but results werent really great so i havent posted them.