Chris Foster Posted 10 March , 2009 Share Posted 10 March , 2009 Many of you will have looked at my B/W colourised photos thread, and read that our attempts to get a book published using images from the IWM collection as been thwarted . Peter Doyle and I are still keen to produce a book all be it somewhat smaller than originally planned publication. Forum member George Armstrong Custer (GAC) came up with an idea that other members of the forum may be able to help us by offering photos from their own private collections. Any images that we received and felt were strong enough to be included would have to be offered freely as neither Peter nor I are in a postion to get involved with copyright or royalty issues. The owner of course would be acknowledged and their image gets to be colourised What kind of images are we after. Peter as a large collection of images some of which are suitable others not. So we want to open the net a little and try and get as many different subject images as we can. Studio Portraits, Home front, and Front & Rear areas etc. I realise that finding material that covers the last two subjects will be difficult. So if your willing to help may I suggest that you post your images on this thread, that way I can judge whether the photograph is suitable or not for colourising. Not every photo can be coloured successfully ,so I will post some examples later to show what makes a good candidate If you could host your images through something like photobucket that would save space here on the forum. its very easy to use and there is no restriction on file size. Link http://photobucket.com/ Kindest Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 10 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 10 March , 2009 A couple of examples I mentiond in my last post . the quality I'm looking for can be judged in this portrait photo its a good strong image and perfect for colourising. As is this group photo of a signals section photo from GAC's collection Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdoc Posted 10 March , 2009 Share Posted 10 March , 2009 Here are three of my Grandfather on his wedding day in 1915, in his hospital blues in 1916 and as a sergeant in late 1916/early 1917: Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadawwi Posted 10 March , 2009 Share Posted 10 March , 2009 These are photos from my personal collection. From top to bottom: (1) T.W. and friend, 33rd Battery C.F.A. This has a message on the back. (2) Unidentified Canadian Officer. (3) Group of Canadian amputees as returned men. (4) Amputee with his family or friends on porch. (Found with photo #3). (5) Unidentified Canadians in steel hats. (6) Clarence Hassard, 925226, 5th Battalion Saskatchewan Regiment (7) Canadians at Witley, 1918. Shown with rifles. http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W..._coll_FRONT.jpg http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W...ficer_crop2.jpg http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W...mps_Grpg_v2.jpg http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W..._Porch_pic3.jpg http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W...Hats_RESIZE.jpg http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W...r_5_BN_frnt.jpg http://www.deadzoom.com/users/mpirie/New_W...ifles_Crop3.jpg Hope these are of interest, Marika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolish_fire Posted 10 March , 2009 Share Posted 10 March , 2009 I tried posting the photo's but I think their too big. There's only 3 of them, 2 studio and one onboard HMS Shannon. Here's the link to the photo's I hope they're of some use. Good luck with the book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinhat47 Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 Are you accepting any American photos or just Britain and Commonwealth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Doyle Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 Thanks Matt - it would be just Britain/Commonwealth at present, but if you have any images of the 'Brothers in Arms' type (i.e with Us and Brit. soldiers) that would be of value. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 So no German photos at this time? Mick Foster said that a photo I have would be really good for what you're doing. Still I understand your just wanting British troops. Are you acepting Australian photos? I have one that's very nice. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 Not sure if these three any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 Any good for you lads? all the best Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 11 March , 2009 Share Posted 11 March , 2009 I added a few samples HERE on photobucket. All available as 300+DPI Tiffs if needed. Best of luck with the project Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiegeGunner Posted 12 March , 2009 Share Posted 12 March , 2009 So no German photos at this time? Mick Foster said that a photo I have would be really good for what you're doing. I seem to have been renamed. Despite their 'foreigners not wanted' policy, I've e-mailed your photo to Chris, John, as I think he will like it a lot. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 12 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 12 March , 2009 Thank you everone who as posted so far. There are some interesting photos among them John, Mick emailed me your photo and I have to agree with him its a very good photo . i would really like to have a go at colourising it and then post it on the Forum in my other thread. May I have your permission to do so ? Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 12 March , 2009 Share Posted 12 March , 2009 Hi Chris, Mick, Sorry for getting your last name wrong Mick, I don't know what I was thinking. Sure Chris, you can colorize it. What thread will you be putting it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 12 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 12 March , 2009 Hi Chris, Mick, Sure Chris, you can colorize it. What thread will you be putting it in? Here's the link John http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...0&start=350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 12 March , 2009 Share Posted 12 March , 2009 Hi Chris, Not sure if it's the subject matter you're particularly after, but if you still have it you're more than welcome to use the studio photo of my granddad in his RGA uniform you previously colourised for me. Kind regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War Truck Posted 12 March , 2009 Share Posted 12 March , 2009 How about this one? Or is it a bit too fussy? Tim (too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Chris PhilW posted a nice series at http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...showtopic=75608 These were/are on flikr but PhilW needs to agree to their use. I have hi-res copies that can be easily edited to reveal detail and increase brightness / change contrast. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Chris Found this on flikr http://digital.nls.uk/pageturner.cfm?id=74549082 The image 'belongs' to the National Library of Scotland. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Chris Also on flikr and uploaded by the Netherlands National Archive - note the comment about copyright. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationaalarch...035655/sizes/o/ Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT-Guards Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Gunner George Henry Tickner 93902 RFA b. 1889. (Survived) Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Gloucestershire Reg soldier on Flickr (survived). http://www.flickr.com/photos/glosters/1356...57601071707940/ Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 13 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Thank you again to eveyrone . Great photo Tim, its not to fussy at all, its got life to it . You dont happen to have a hi-res copy do you . I would like to take a look if so. I see that the Gunners are actully pulling the Howitzer and limber by rope ! Carl thank you very much for the links. I've notiched the Netherlands National Archive have a IWM image amongst its collection.It just goes to show how confusing it can be regarding copyright Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 . . . It just goes to show how confusing it can be regarding copyright . . . Chris Indeed. While looking for PhilW's howitzer images on flikr (they are actually on photobucket) I found groups of images uploaded by museums etc apparently freely available for legal use on web sites with other (?) uses subject to only an email request. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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