The Advanced Digital Photographer's Workbook

	Chapter 11
	Sharp Shots In-Camera and On-Computer
	Rick Sammon

In this chapter we discuss several options for sharpening pictures in your computer. Before we get to that, however, here’s a review of what it takes to get a sharp shot in your camera.

I photographed this monk (Figure 11.1a) in Cambodia indoors in natural light. The picture looks soft, a common occurrence in most indoor natural light pictures as well as outdoor pictures taken on overcast days. I photographed the young woman (Figure 11.1b) in Vietnam using daylight fill-in flash. As you can see, the strong direct light created a much sharper picture. You’d also get a sharper shot ...