Hi all! This is my first post 'though I've been reading and learning so much from these forums for a while now.
I have a problem photograph that a client wants restored, but has budget constraints. The photo is terribly damaged by water and muck from hurricane Katrina. The owner would like it restored as close to the original as possible (and I have several of these - this is the worst one). What's giving me the most trouble is not using up all resources just getting it to the point where I can begin serious restoration. The many hues are primarily what is causing me to hesitate since I can't come up with a quick way to even out the tone across the picture. For me, it's much easier to work on the sepia than to desaturate. Removing the figures from the background isn't an option. The textured rug is bearskin.
I'm (trying) to post the picture here, but it also can be viewed at http://eaglewings-eyrie.com/katrinaflooddamage.htm . You'll probably have to click at least twice on the (webpage) photo to get the largest size.
Thanks in advance for any advice, pointers etc.
Janice
I have a problem photograph that a client wants restored, but has budget constraints. The photo is terribly damaged by water and muck from hurricane Katrina. The owner would like it restored as close to the original as possible (and I have several of these - this is the worst one). What's giving me the most trouble is not using up all resources just getting it to the point where I can begin serious restoration. The many hues are primarily what is causing me to hesitate since I can't come up with a quick way to even out the tone across the picture. For me, it's much easier to work on the sepia than to desaturate. Removing the figures from the background isn't an option. The textured rug is bearskin.
I'm (trying) to post the picture here, but it also can be viewed at http://eaglewings-eyrie.com/katrinaflooddamage.htm . You'll probably have to click at least twice on the (webpage) photo to get the largest size.
Thanks in advance for any advice, pointers etc.
Janice
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