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Category Archives: Photo Restoration
The Counter at Bill’s No. 7
Here is another scanned 35mm negative in the Photo Elective category. We’re back inside Bill’s No. 7 which was on Main Street in downtown Willimantic, Connecticut. I must have been in there between the breakfast and lunch rush. At its … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Photo Restoration, Photography, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, 35mm, analog, black and white, Connecticut, diner, scan, Tina Garceau, USA, vintage, Willceau, Willimantic
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Inside Bill’s No. 7
Here’s another scanned 35mm negative in the Photo Elective category. This one was from the interior of a fantastic old diner on Main Street in downtown Willimantic, Connecticut. Through the window you can see Willimantic’s famous foot bridge. All sophomore … Continue reading
Photo Restoration: Big Hats!
Another family photo restoration – although I’m not certain if these folks are relations or friends of my grandparents. It looks like a special occasion – perhaps a wedding since they’re dressed to the nines – the men in white … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, News, Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged 1910s, couples, family photos, fashion, large hats, old family photos
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Family Photo Restoration
Slowly but surely, I’ve been scanning old family photos and restoring them. Judging from the style of the clothing, this portrait looks like it was taken in the teens. Also interesting is the woman on the left, who is wearing … Continue reading
Posted in News, Photo Restoration
Tagged 1910s, family photos, hundred year old photos, photo restoration
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Leaving Parts of Atlantic City in Atlantic City
During a recent visit to Atlantic City, I stepped out upon the balcony of our hotel and was visited by a breathtaking sunset complete with stunning shafts of light piercing the clouds. It begged to be photographed. Sadly I was … Continue reading
Posted in photo manipulation, Photo Restoration, Photography, Technique
Tagged Affinity Photo, Atlantic City, God Rays, image editor, Joe Williams, New Jersey, photo manipulation, photography, sky, sun, sunset
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All Aboard!
Another restoration from my collection of old family photos. As usual, it’s an unmarked photo – and I had no idea what kind of uniform he was wearing. Initially, I thought he was a fireman in his dress uniform, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged 106, conductor, old family photos
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Veteran’s Day
A studio portrait of my father’s five brothers who served in the Army and Navy during World War II. This is truly one of my favorite family photos, my uncles are so young and dashing in their uniforms. My Uncle Walter, the … Continue reading