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When analog restoration makes the past feel too real (www.clickworlddaily.com)

submitted 2 months ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/photography@lemmy.world

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Original text below by @versiqcontent@moist.catsweat.com

Lately I have been reflecting on how powerful old photos can become when they are carefully brought back to life. Not because of any specific image, but because of the strange feeling they create. You scan an old photo, adjust a few things, and suddenly it feels like the person is right there, alive and present.

It makes you pause. This is not just an old picture. This is memory coming back with full force.

I found a short article that expresses this feeling really well. It talks about how youth in vintage photos can feel unexpectedly modern and how that changes the way we look at the past.

Curious if anyone else here has felt something similar while working with old family pictures or film.

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[–] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

"Image Credits

All images in this article were generated using AI, crafted intentionally to illustrate symbolic and emotional depth. These visuals are shared under fair use for the purpose of thoughtful commentary and immersive storytelling."

Oh, come the fuck on