RESTORATION OF FADED AND TORN PHOTOGRAPH

The official photograph of Antarctic Oceanographic Research Ship USNS Eltanin taken during of or the expeditions and bearing the imprints of the official emblem was badly damaged and suffered from chemical discoloration, numerous tears, creases, missing parts and attempted repair with clear adhesive tape (never a good idea).

Restoration of this photograph began with production of a high resolution 1200dpi scan followed by digital retouching and removing of the damage. The imprints of the expedition's official seal were cleaned and the smudges removed. Finally the image was printed on high quality inkjet paper matching the size of the original photograph.