Scratched print

[Geoff]

In our recent move one of my photographs which is in a frame with glass broke and the glass has scratched some of the black (night time photograph) of the night - it's not huge but definately detracts from the image. Does anyone know if there is a black marker/pen that is available to go over/cover this? I can't just re-print this one as it was a gift. Thanx in advance.

[TonyH]

Hi Geoff,

I don't believe that you'll be able to match the colour without is showing.

I've had a similar experience myself and found the best result was to put a brown colour down first and then black over the top. I must admit I thought it looked very ordinary but others said they couldn't really notice.

Another suggestion would be to scan the photo, use PS and clone/heal the effected areas, then print out.

Hope this helps.


Regards

Tony

[gstark]

Geoff,

This can be rescued. Now may be the time to get a set of retouching pencils.

I'm serious: there are all manner of retouching tools available, and mostly they're not all that expensive. If you have some discards to practise on, that will be useful as well.

But a quick wander around Ted's in town, or if you want to wait until the trade show in April, there'll surely be stuff available there.

[Geoff]

Thanx guys - will go have a look at TEDS next week
Cheers!

[big pix]

anti reflective glass would also help.....

[avkomp]

geoff:

over the years I have spotted quite a few pictures.

With practice you can make blemishes disappear. especially so with matte/pearl finishes

In the case if a physical scratch though, you will be able to reproduce the colour but I expect that you will still be able to see the scratch as it will have a different texture to the surrounding area. If you get the colour right though, you may have to specifically go looking for it.

I still have my spotting kit in good order. This is the older style with 20 odd colours in it with other colours available by mixing. you could try that
if you cant find spotting pencils etc. would involve driving over and grabbing it though.

With photographic prints you could just re wash the prints if you cocked it up as the spotting colour was water based. I daresay that you cant do that with this print however.


Steve

[gstark]

With photographic prints you could just re wash the prints if you cocked it up as the spotting colour was water based.

A particularly nice feature of silver halide photographic processing.

[sirhc55]

My late father was an accomplished photo colourist and I was always in awe of his dedication to the art.

The following pic was taken in 1948 (doh!) of moi and coloured by my father.

[Glen]

Chris that is bloody impressive, the only bit out of place is where he wrote 1948, looks like a texta. That is a great job.

[Raskill]

nice knees

[Glen]

I see you haven't changed the height you wear your pants at since 1948

[Matt. K]

Geoff
It really depends on what kind of paper the print was made on. If it's a very high gloss then you will never repair it and do a good job. If it's a matt paper then its's easy peasy.

[Alpha_7]

Chris - What the hell happened , we need a before and after shot of what multiple marriages can do to a man. j/k
In all seriousiness your father was very talented and you were a good looking kid!

[avkomp]

It really depends on what kind of paper the print was made on. If it's a very high gloss then you will never repair it and do a good job. If it's a matt paper then its's easy peasy.

matt is certainly easier to retouch, but as mentioned earlier, it may depend on how deep or wide the scratch is.
most retouching colour is designed to go on the emulsion side, or the nice smooth image side. If you have a scratch which extends under this, you can find that the colour takes in a different manner, not to mention that the nice smooth surface will be damaged.

Really depends on how extensively damaged it is.
you should be able to match the colour but you will see where the scratch was.

Steve

[Matt. K]

Chris
I think you look better now than you did then! You looked a bit whimpish as a kid. Lifes rigour has put some strong textural lines on your face.

[birddog114]

Chris,
I agree with Matt.K!

look more sexy now than in 1948.

[johndec]

Chris. You may never live this picture down As a matter of fact it is nearly time you changed your avatar...

Maybe a Mod can help you out in this matter !! (insert evil grin emoticon here).

[sirhc55]

My son at the same age I was (he is now 26) - take a look at the knees

[big pix]

Chris........but do you still have those blue eyes

[sirhc55]

Chris........but do you still have those blue eyes

Sure do

[Onyx]

Back to the orig post - Geoff, I think you should leave it as is, don't try to touch it up. The battle scars of the pic will serve as a reminder of the time you moved into your new place, making the picture that much more special.

[wmaburnett]

Is it possible to have it reprinted, if not you could scan it in, use a clone in photoshop and have it digitally printed? just a suggestion
~William

[Geoff]

Back to the orig post - Geoff, I think you should leave it as is, don't try to touch it up. The battle scars of the pic will serve as a reminder of the time you moved into your new place, making the picture that much more special.

I could Chi - but if the friend who gave it to me saw it I think he'd be horrified!