Hello,

I have no problems with the achieved sharpness of the necklace; it is great.
But the background seems too similar in tone and pattern to the jewelry and I do not see why it would have to be in focus at all. More separation between the two would be good.
Somehow it might be good to get the ...

Congratulations on a glowing review on one of the most important photography websites (Luminous Landscape) !!! :D

from Dr. Dubovoy at http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/Helicon.shtml

CONCLUSION:
Helicon Focus is a terrific tool, and as such I have definitely added it to my arsenal. It ...

Congratulations! great pictures.

I do not know this building but I guess it might be a church - they can be scary too.

ariel wrote:I am getting more and more nervous going down the page.

Great, than it is provoking something.
I am aware I did not necessarily enhance the beauty of the image. It was just fun playing (I hope the photographer does not mind).

and a lot of darkening, retouching and Xero "bad dream" plugin

with really exagerated edges

Hello Dan,

beautiful shot. But for my taste it was screaming for some sharpening, rotation and then some darker treatment for even more drama.

Very nice!

any idea what kind of hopper this is? or some more pics?