Greg

Welcome Kim! I’ve found this site a great place to grow – especially the shark tank, where I think I learned the most about my photography. I took a class a few years ago, and it was very helpful, but while a class gave me access to just one teacher for a short while, this site offers helpful advice from several experts for free!

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I see what you mean, Rob. Top down sometimes looks like a specimen.

Thanks, Jim.

I am referring to extension tubes. Yes, that makes sense now that you say that you actually have to get the lens closer.

I do have quite a few of the Topaz suite, including Sharpen and Studio 2.0. I used Sharpen AI on this image, but there is of course a limit to what it can do. I’ll take a look at Studio 2.0 — I haven’t used it much yet.

Yep, I see what you mean. I’m definitely stretching my photographic experience, where I don’t have as much control over the lighting, wind, and water. Not only that but your subject often scampers away. 🙂

Thanks for the responses so far.

Yes, I agree with everything that has been said to this point. I tried to use Topaz Mask AI to isolate the spider and blur the background more, but either I am not using it right or I was expecting too much, I’m not sure. The spider is also too softly focused.

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Nice edit, Frank. This is my favorite.

Welcome, Penny! I’ve learned a lot here — especially in the Shark Tank. I as well look forward to your images.

Hi Steve!

LOL. I did some serious wondering before Erik clued us in.

Thanks for the encouragement, Lenny.  🙂

Thanks, Diane.

Thanks, Dahlia!

May have gone too far and lightened it too much?

Yes, Diane, I agree. Lost most of the detail – don’t know why I didn’t see it.  I’ll get that fixed. Thanks.

Here it is with the Hibiscuses lightened.

I really like Erik’s second edit (landscape).

Gorgeous colors. Fantastic, Charmaine.