An Accidental Shot: Have you ever taken a picture by accident and have it turn out to be something that you are proud to show off? I was taking pictures at a Thanksgiving function this...

BUDDY36 Loc: Tennessee

Have you ever taken a picture by accident and have it turn out to be something that you are proud to show off?

I was taking pictures at a Thanksgiving function this last Thursday and this is the picture I was lucky enough to capture. I didn't even see the shot coming.

My nine year old and her parents will be excited to get this shot.

I am very excited as well.
What do you think?

Buddy36

My Grandaughter ...I think it may be just a wee bit out of focus

kaycholewinski Loc: Farmersburg, Indiana

Nice catch but yes I do believe it is out of focus

cjdcathyd Loc: Seneca IL

Candid's are great! but it is OOF. Next time click the shutter 1/2 way to lock in focus, then shoot.

jerryg Loc: NE Pa

Throw it out it is so out of focus it is embarassing

johnr9999 Loc: Carlton, OR

jerryg wrote:

Throw it out it is so out of focus it is embarassing

Way harsh!

dhelix33 Loc: Live in Raleigh, NC - Grew up in Teaneck, NJ

Hey Buddy -

Although it is out of focus, I am a Grand Dad too - and no pictures taken of the children is ever bad :-)

Cheers!

BUDDY36 wrote:

Have you ever taken a picture by accident and have it turn out to be something that you are proud to show off?

I was taking pictures at a Thanksgiving function this last Thursday and this is the picture I was lucky enough to capture. I didn't even see the shot coming.

My nine year old and her parents will be excited to get this shot.

I am very excited as well.
What do you think?

Buddy36

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

good shot for accident

frank bruce Loc: Albuquerque,N.M

i agree, it's a goof and thats it.

jerryg wrote:

Throw it out it is so out of focus it is embarassing

BUDDY36 Loc: Tennessee

I want to thank each one that commented and as far as tossing out a picture of my grand daughter that I only get to see once a year...Are you out of your mind? No picture that I take of any members of my family will ever be tossed out.Plus it gives me the modivation to not do it again. Yes I felt it was and is out of focus...but my first shot of her it is a keeper!
Buddy36....ole butter fingers LOL LOL

johnr9999 Loc: Carlton, OR

BUDDY36 wrote:

I want to thank each one that commented and as far as tossing out a picture of my grand daughter that I only get to see once a year...Are you out of your mind? No picture that I take of any members of my family will ever be tossed out.Plus it gives me the modivation to not do it again. Yes I felt it was and is out of focus...but my first shot of her it is a keeper!
Buddy36....ole butter fingers LOL LOL

Many contributors here have indicated that they have seen a beta version of a plug in that sharpens the focus on an out of focus print. No reason to throw away any photos, especially of family.

BUDDY36 Loc: Tennessee

Thank you JohnR :thumbup:

RMM Loc: Suburban New York

With Buddy's permission, I downloaded the shot from the site; however it's only 37K in size, so it's very low-res. He's going to try to get the original to me. I did some work on it, and am reposting it, but please go easy on the criticism. With a higher-res image to work with, I think I can do better, though I doubt I can ever turn it into a great shot. But, better is better...

accidental granddaughter
accidental granddaughter...

BUDDY36 Loc: Tennessee

RMM...you have done well my friend. As you say there is only so much one can do and you have to work with what you have. I am pleased with it and even if I do send you the orignal it is not anywhere near what you have already done with this one posted herein.

Thank you my friend.
Buddy36

TraceyG Loc: SW, Fl.

jerryg wrote:

Throw it out it is so out of focus it is embarassing

WOW...this remark is embarrassing, not only is it rude, but also misspelled.

TraceyG Loc: SW, Fl.

Buddy, it's all in what it means to you!