Thanks very much for sharing your expertise with us @pixelfan I am honoured that you have chosen my dud heron image to show what can be done to a photo of poor quality. Any attempts to sharpen the focus with a good outcome was indeed a challenge. I really like what you have created here.

And my intention was to reveal how a simple texturized digital effect can make quite a difference and at times allow us to salvage something pleasing from the original.

I appreciate your contribution to this contest. Have a wonderful weekend. (U & R)