Using Photoshop to Improve the Oldest Photograph in the World
Over at the New York Times, there’s talk that this photo could be the oldest in the world, perhaps from the 1790’s. They’re still looking into it.
Here it is:
Not too appealing, huh? That’s no way to maximise value at auction. Old photographs can be worth big bucks (NSFW) these days, of course.
But a little Photoshopping using tips from worldwide auction leader eBay gives us:
Now that’s a leaf, much better. This will guarantee top dollar at auction no matter how old it is. Let the bidding begin.
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