retouch old photo - before and after

As u can see this old photo is faded and scratch, so using some of photoshops tools I will try and retouch the photo.











As u can see it looks much better now. The first thing I did was adjust the levels, (Image - Adjustments - Levels) adjusting the levels lets me make the picture darker or lighter. Then to remove the scratches I used the clone stamp tool, (Alt then clickon area u want to clone, then click where u want the clone piece to go). I also used the lasso tool, I outlined an area which was undamaged and copied and pasted it onto a damaged area.
I think compared to the other photo I have done a good job, what do u think?
I must admit it did take me a while to get the hang of the tools, but I get there in the end, just hope I can remember how to use them next time!