Sunspots in a black and white

[sage150]

The negative for this black and white photo has seriously deteriorated.
Is it possible to restore this photo? I can't even imagine how to keep
the brick work in the photo.This is a house a friend grew up in.
He has asked for my assistance. I can't restore this and anyone is
welcome to try if they care too.

[DCobb]

I am not a retoucher, but the picture could be improved. It would be helpful to have a larger picture.

dc

[hawkeye60]

It will take a lot of time and patience but you can certainly make big improvements.

[sage150]

Thank You DCOBB,

I posted it in Flickr.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/...a6b0cc29_b.jpg

Hope this helps.

[hawkeye60]

I fooled around with a bit, made a new sky, street and some sidewalk. Did a little cloning and painting over, but there is a long, long way to go. I also tried using a picture of a brick wall from the internet as a source. Far from perfect but it might give you some ideas.

[sage150]

Thanks Hawkeye,
I really appreciate your effort.Thank you.

[sage150]

Originally Posted by hawkeye60

I fooled around with a bit, made a new sky, street and some sidewalk. Did a little cloning and painting over, but there is a long, long way to go. I also tried using a picture of a brick wall from the internet as a source. Far from perfect but it might give you some ideas.

Itried improving on the photo but rraninto trouble with the finer points.
Any idea'swould be helpful.Thank you