Coloring original B/W photos from WWII with Photoshop

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Coloring original B/W photos from WWII with Photoshop

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Does anyone do coloring of original photos from WWII?
POST PICTURES OF YOUR WORK!! :)
Here are some pictures I've colored with photoshop..
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Some of my faves done over the last month or so :D

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Great pictures and amazingly good definition, sharpness and colour rendition...

What software do you use?

Danke fur sharing.... :shock:
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I use photoshop: http://youtu.be/BZQeDlIm2zw

The OP's image is awesome, super sharp, sharper than mine :D

You can achieve photo sharpness with a 'high pass' if you wanted, only in moderation though :D
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fantastic work! keep it up!

I always enjoy these colored photos, with the programs out there today the skill and quality of these colorization has improved immensely.

Another thread I follow frequently:
http://www.reddit.com/r/colorizedhistory#page=1
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Nice work Zschakel! 8)
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