Go north collage

Thanks, yes i'm aware of my pics looking a little harsh. I think they're actually deteriorating in the transfer from Photoshop to Blogger but i don't know what to do about it, and unfortunately not really equipped to study and learn Camera Raw or any of that stuff at this time. If i make them pale and plain, they show up pale and plain. If i give them have a little personality it's iffy as to what they'll look like after uploading.  I just take my chances and hope some of them are ok.
These might show a good example of what happens:

Below is the original; it's made from newspaper clippings

Does anyone have a simple cure?