Sam Neil

I had no idea Pixelmator was like that but then again I am a Windows guy. I am more than happy to pay for Major upgrades but a subscription model is something I don't like and why I loath Adobe.... 

I don't think Affinity will start with subscription model but, if so, I will stop using it (as I told to Pixelmator Pro when I got an announcement they start subscribing model with Pixelmator Photo).

I am getting more done with the "Fiat 500" than the crappy Adobe Ferrari !!! So Well done to Affinity for producing something that average users can pickup and use!!! Something Adobe will NEVER master...

Absolutely.  “Practice makes perfect”. — or in my case “makes positive steps, hopefully.”

You of course if you want and feel like it.

Hey, @jmwellborn - I couldn't resist the urge to try my hand at this. Hope you don't mind. I think you have increased contrast and sharpening a bit too much; I like some of the softness that comes from these old prints. I'd be happy to share the .afphoto file if you'd like, but I've included a PNG export below.
Like you, I did a lot of inpainting and cloning to get rid of most of the scratches. I didn't go after the stuff on the background too aggressively, because I think it's less objectionable there (and adds a bit of character). I adjusted tonality with Brightness & Contrast and with Curves. I also used a Frequency Separation to smooth out the facial skin, since it was really blotchy. I duplicated the High Frequency layer (and lowered its opacity some) to do whatever sharpening I did.
What do you think?

I think the subject (rather stupid one might I add considering the support are constantly responding to questions) is Affinity dead or When is the next beta has become so tedious and pathetic that makes me cringe every time as they don't seem to get, the next BETA will be ready whenever it will be ready....! but someone will ask these two questions again and again and again....! 

I think the subject (rather stupid one might I add considering the support are constantly responding to questions) is Affinity dead or When is the next beta has become so tedious and pathetic that makes me cringe every time as they don't seem to get, the next BETA will be ready whenever it will be ready....! but someone will ask these two questions again and again and again....! 

I think the subject (rather stupid one might I add considering the support are constantly responding to questions) is Affinity dead or When is the next beta has become so tedious and pathetic that makes me cringe every time as they don't seem to get, the next BETA will be ready whenever it will be ready....! but someone will ask these two questions again and again and again....! 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

God listen to yourself!!! DONT BUY IT!!! Go back to Adobe but stop threatening Serif with your nonsense. As far as I am concerned Serif does not need "customers" like you!!! Like Children Are we there yet????/ STOP!!!! You are not helping the process. This is how Serif operates and if you don't like it Lump it!!!! No one ever praises them for some damn good software but crying because they have not had a BETA for a while.... 

I can only echo Aongus's words. Affinity suite has been a god sent for me for my book projects and it delivers outstanding results and value for money. I don't what I would do without the trio. (Although I use Publisher & Designer the most). Good on you Serif. Keep it up!!! 

I can only echo Aongus's words. Affinity suite has been a god sent for me for my book projects and it delivers outstanding results and value for money. I don't what I would do without the trio. (Although I use Publisher & Designer the most). Good on you Serif. Keep it up!!! 

Brilliant Walt. This is EXACTLY what I wanted an poorly explained!!!!!!

Walt - I think your suggestion is the best given what we have.

I can only echo Aongus's words. Affinity suite has been a god sent for me for my book projects and it delivers outstanding results and value for money. I don't what I would do without the trio. (Although I use Publisher & Designer the most). Good on you Serif. Keep it up!!! 

I can only echo Aongus's words. Affinity suite has been a god sent for me for my book projects and it delivers outstanding results and value for money. I don't what I would do without the trio. (Although I use Publisher & Designer the most). Good on you Serif. Keep it up!!! 

I can only echo Aongus's words. Affinity suite has been a god sent for me for my book projects and it delivers outstanding results and value for money. I don't what I would do without the trio. (Although I use Publisher & Designer the most). Good on you Serif. Keep it up!!!