I think the look you obtain when you sharpen something after the fact is never as good as if it were crystal clear to begin with. I have found that more times than I care to mention. Since you had asked in the forum, I thought I'd just respond this way.
I love the single claw and the statement it makes as sort of an "alien" type prehistoric being, but to me it is still slightly out of focus.The lighting and composition is excellent I hope this is helpful.
Just came across this comment. You are absolutely right and very helpful. Thanks a bunch.
I think the look you obtain when you sharpen something after the fact is never as good as if it were crystal clear to begin with. I have found that more times than I care to mention. Since you had asked in the forum, I thought I'd just respond this way.
I love the single claw and the statement it makes as sort of an "alien" type prehistoric being, but to me it is still slightly out of focus.The lighting and composition is excellent I hope this is helpful.
fits the topic well but I don't see sharp focus anywhere in this, perhaps from a bit of camera shake, or maybe it is a very small part cropped from a larger image