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Matt Roberts
Junior Member
Registered: December 2002
Location: Australia
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I really like your restoration here Doug,
Your work on the faces looks very good.
The shoes and clean-up of the wooden
background areas look well done.
Wish I knew about Ajcutlers pattern tip
when I did this challenge. Could have
saved a lot of hard grinding work.
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Doug Colwell
Senior Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Alberta
Posts: 157
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Thank you Matt. Always look forward to your submissions (have been trying to ration my comments to the commentless pics that catch my eye). Your gungho approach of creativity and skill is very refreshing,(especially your unrestorable). These kids were a tough slog. By the time I was done I was tempted to title it 'brats and mutt'.
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Shalford
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Registered: October 2003
Location: Solihull - United Kingdom
Posts: 67
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Doug you've done it again.
I've looked at this one, and I don't know whether
A) I have got the patience or -
B) The wife will let me ignore her for that
length of time!
I can only sum it up as impressive Doug.
Well Done !!
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Steve
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Doug Colwell
Senior Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Alberta
Posts: 157
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Thank you Shalford,(or Steve, or Robert?). Don't let my whining disuade you - I'm sure you could do a great job in half the time. Very interesting pic of your grandparents and car. Not alot of color so I might give it a shot.
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Shalford
Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Solihull - United Kingdom
Posts: 67
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Doug it's actually Steve, stuck since school!
A long time ago.
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Steve
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ajcutler
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Registered: August 2003
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Posts: 77
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Doug:
You did a very nice job on this restoration! Isn't it a great picture to restore.
You hit all the major elements of the photo; their faces, clothes, shoes/boots and the siding, to come up with a real fine restoration. I like the septa toning you used.
If pressed, the only thing I could point out is the right side of the step below the boys hand. Looks like you might have just overlooked it.
Alan
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Doug Colwell
Senior Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Alberta
Posts: 157
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Thanks Alan. Had blinders on is more like it. Was frustrated by not being able to make sense of the stair/house junction and so after I comprimised on that I think I just avoided looking in that corner.
And yes it is a great picture to work on! The photographer nailed it. Not your average snapshot.
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FrannyMae
Member
Registered: July 2004
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 92
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Beautiful work Doug! Another version that I am glad I didn't see BEFORE I did this challenge. I am trying to learn from you masters and not get intimidated! LOL!
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Doug Colwell
Senior Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Alberta
Posts: 157
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Thanks FrannyMae, this one's still my sentimental fave.
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Timbo
Junior Member
Registered: July 2004
Location: Sheffield UK
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This is the art of levels, you really know how to work 'em.
Saints and patience comes to mind 
Just wonderful.
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It's better to burn out than fade away!
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Doug Colwell
Senior Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Alberta
Posts: 157
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Thanks Tim, nice of you to say.
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Angie B
Junior Member
Registered: October 2004
Location: NC
Posts: 13
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Doug, looking at your work and seeing how precise and meticulous you are gives me the inspiration to keep trying.
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Doug Colwell
Senior Member
Registered: October 2003
Location: Alberta
Posts: 157
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Thanks Angie, I appreciate the comment.
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