One of you recently posted a comment on our blog asking,

Is there any way I can save pictures taken out of focus on my d60 Nikon?

Those nifty crime shows have led us to believe any blurry image can be made sharp with the right computer software. While this is not true, you can use Adobe Photoshop to add a small amount of sharpening.

Filter< Sharpen< Unsharpen Mask

Sharpening more than 150% at a radius of 1 will cause your images to look grainy and computer generated.

Tips for Preventing Blurry Snapshots

1. The lens on Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras should be set to auto instead of manual focus.
2. Take multiple shots. 9 times out of 10 you will have one print that is not blurry in the bunch.
3. Find a source of stabilization such as a tripod or fence.
4. Take a step back. It is hard for your camera to focus if you are extremely close to the subject.
5. Point-and-shoot cameras usually have face detection software therefore you do not need to adjust your camera settings.
6. When using an SLR try manually selecting your focal point.  This allows you to control your focus.

Storage ideas to organize your digital and print images and negatives so they will last a lifetime.

Since digital photography has only become popular within the last decade, you probably have boxes of old prints and negatives shoved in the back of a closet somewhere. You also may have a lot of camera equipment if you are a hobby photographer, and maybe you have even started collecting some antique or unique cameras and photo gear.

We’ve talked before about photo organization, as it pertains to organizing your digital files on the computer. Now that it is the beginning of a new year, let’s talk about organizing the rest of your life as it pertains to photography.
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If you are like me and capture digital pictures in almost every circumstance, the frustration of organizing all of these has crossed your mind once or twice. Two common options are (1) installing software on your computer to help keep track or (2) uploading all your pictures to an Internet site like Flickr. With the first option, the software to organize your pictures is likely to require you to open its user interface (i.e. application) to manage your pictures, and you will be responsible for transferring this application to another computer when you upgrade. With the Internet upload option, which I partially use, the idea of having all your pictures labeled, grouped, and constantly backed up does have its advantages; however, I’m not a big fan of uploading every picture I’ve ever taken out on the Internet. (Call me old-fashioned.) In both cases, there’s likely to be a license or subscription to purchase.
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