Image sharpening

As explained in a previous blog the photograph of the robin I have chosen as a final image is a little 'soft' in its focusing of the bird's head.

Steve suggested that some 'sharpening' of the image could be applied. This will not correct a lack of focus, but give minimal changes that may improve the image.

Using Photoshop I proceeded to 'Unsharp Mask' as below:

The improvement does not cause a total re-sharpening of the image, but gives a subtle enhancement.

I believe that although it may be subtle improvement can be seen.

The 'moral' of the tale is to persevere to obtain perfectly focused images. Unfortunately with action shots of birds, animals, children sport etc... a second opportunity may not occur. This is where the use of sharpening within Photoshop can be so very useful.

That 'practice makes perfect' is a trueism in photography I am really beginning to appreciate.