where to start :(

[carpman]

Ok here is my finished picture, not as good as kens but i have run out of time, talent and know how


One is black/white second is with sepia added.

[Cameraken]

Hi Carpman

Thank you for your kind comments.

You have done a very good job on a difficult image.
As a last (quick) step you could add an ‘S Curve’ which will add a little more contrast.

I am not sure. but I think The Gimp has curves so you could try adding a curve similar to the one on my attachment.

Ken

[carpman]

Originally Posted by Cameraken

Hi Carpman

Thank you for your kind comments.

You have done a very good job on a difficult image.
As a last (quick) step you could add an ‘S Curve’ which will add a little more contrast.

I am not sure. but I think The Gimp has curves so you could try adding a curve similar to the one on my attachment.

Ken

Thanks for vote of praise, the scan looks better then the picture, the picture is very faded.
Will try your suggestion.

Yes gimp has curves in fact it has lot in it though most is hidden away or requires plugns such as those listed in previous post.


For nothing it is a good app and if you are coming from PS there is version called GimpShop which aims to give PS look to Gimp to help transition.

The other benefit if using on linux is cpu manangment and true multi-tasking, meaning i can run a filter on large image that takes 5/10 min to complete and still open other images or check email/web with only slight slow down, can't remember doing that on windows.