Category Archives: Photo Restoration

The Counter at Bill’s No. 7

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Tina

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 | 1 Comment

Inside Bill’s No. 7

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Tina

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 →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Photo Restoration, Photography, Pixels Versus Pigment, The Photo Elective | Tagged 1981, 35mm, analog, black and white, Connecticut, diner, New England, Willimantic | Leave a comment

Photo Restoration: Big Hats!

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Tina

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 | 2 Comments

Family Photo Restoration

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Tina

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 | 2 Comments

Leaving Parts of Atlantic City in Atlantic City

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Joe_Williams

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 | 2 Comments

All Aboard!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tina

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 | 2 Comments

Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Tina

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 →