How can I give this photo some life

[sergio2263]

Hi All,

Is there a way I can make this photo pop it seems lifeless i've tried levels and curves but the grains appear back which i am trying to avoid. Any comment would be greatly appreciated.

many thanks in advance


helen

[0lBaldy]

Multiply layer set @50% or below?

[sergio2263]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

Multiply layer set @50% or below?

Thank you very much for your prompt reply I've tried the multiply layer and it looks much better. I need to hang around here more often, problem is also I have fully concentrate on colourizing black and white photos which I am more interested in but didn't realised I would perhaps come across some photos that need to be restored before colourizing, it's time I state I only colourize good quality or very lightly damaged old vintage photos. I've got C.Tein and Katrin Eismann books I better dig them out the closet too lol.


much appreciated


regards


helen

[aartist]

As I look at the individual people, am bothered more by the background. Nice photo.

[Kraellin]

helen, forgive me, but i think that photo has plenty of pop. a larger sized image would help see it better, but from what i can see, the people stand out nicely from the background.