Nice but l wouldn't title it Digital Art. It's Digital Photography in my humble opinion.

Hello again. Just saw this. (My wife and I have been busy trying to clear up our house to sell.) I'm happy to hear that you decided to come back. Professionals such as yourself that are open to sharing and teaching are truly persons to be looked up, and listened to..

You too... Would you mind if I enquired about your photographic background, or profession? Looking at some of your postings, I find them quite impressive..

No no, no offense taken. Thank you for your honest reply. And while I "ALMOST" agree with your sentence "..unsharp is unsharp.." I ask that you might try reading some of the scientific(?) explanation on how these type softwares work these days. I am NOT of a "science based brain" so I cannot offer any type of discussion or technical opinions, all I know is that it WORKS...

Understood. But in reality it seems that there are no "OK" digital camera body out there under, (say) $400-$500. Keeping in mind MOST people want SOME controls (automatic or not,) on the body...

It's also out of focus.
If you are like me and can only afford a "kit" lens for your camera; (mine can even make an image taken by a camera on a TRIPOD look out of focus.) Look for a sharpening/focusing software when it's on sale. (Got one for $49 and another one for $75 that also did other things.) Now I just "capture" the image (as best I can,) then put them thru the software to "focus and sharpen.." Results are sometimes 30 X 40 (and even a 36 X 48) canvas print that looks "spot on" in terms of focus. (Especially with a cheap quality lens..)
BTW: I have Topaz software..
If any other UHH members can add to this, (or make suggestions along this line,) I would also be interested.

Since you asked....
I have a very artistic friend back home, (she is a painter, very good as well, I should add.) Recently her boyfriend and her started traveling by small plane around the small islands that make up the tropical country. I was AMAZED at the way she was able to take photos of "mundane things," such as pine trees, branches, sea shore, rocks, etc.. and make them look VERY interesting.. (And told her as much..)
IMHO, this is what your image lacks.. If you agree, the next question would be HOW to make it more interesting?
And THAT my friend, is a discussion all on it's own!!

I know I might be a "lone wolf" in this debate, but I don't think it's constructive to add threads on politics to a site dedicated to the art of photography... HOW are these threads helping the general membership?
If we want to continue such "dicussions" then we need to OPEN IT UP!!
SO why not start threads on:
-L**T Rights
-New from the White Nationalist, Black Power, and other Seperatest groups
-How to committ sucide, (or get away with murder...)
-Comitt the perfect crime
and on and on....
Do NOT get me wrong. I am NOT saying that there should not be a platform for political discussions. I just honestly feel that it should NOT be within the UHH website.
To me this site should be left to the "sole" mindset of the how, when, and why we should be creating an artistic meaningful image thru the lens of a camera...
These days I find myself each morning opening up the "Attic Section" first, with the HOPE that the attitudes and dialogue between the members that KEEP posting these threads, would be more positive and civil, and less inflammatory, and d******e..
BUT so far:
NO GO...
So here is MY v**e (shout into the night?) to:
KEEP THE UHH SITE DISCUSSIONS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF PHOTOGRAPHY...

Thanks.. Wise words.

Thanks.. I did check the reviews (which were all good of course,) but it was the ones with the offer...
Will check Google. Thanks again.

Good Morning;
I am a senior that got into the "computer age" at an advanced age. While I do have (and use to a degree,) Photoshop and Topaz Studio, my abilities are limited. I received a SPECIAL OFFER of a Studio Magic 1 & 2 + Nature's Accents bundle for $49. (Reasonable for a person in my position..) It is claiming to be 91% off the regular price. (I'm thinking it was PROBABLY the INITIAL price when it first came out, say right after WW1?)
I especially like the fact that one of the things that can be done with this is cutting a subject matter out of a scene, and also the ability to change the background without fooling with layers, cut and paste, etc...
Does any UHH member have experience with any of these softwares? Would they work for someone with limited Graphic experience? (Today is the last day of the offer, so IF I would have to purchase it today.) Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.

Wouldn't it be GREAT if the UHH site had as many (and so passoniate) replies on photography subjects, as we seem to have about politics???

Gentlemen Gentlemen... Relax.
This reminds me of a joke....
How did a well known business man become a millionaire..?
His father left him a BILLION dollars..
My personal opinion is that the UHH Website should be left to matters pertaining only to the art of Photography. And not venture outiside to things like politics and other such devisive matters..
There are a LOT of other sites for that...

Nice job. As one who ALWAYS seems to have a problem with this, just how did you open the lens to 1.8 and hold the .15 second exposure? (My stars would be DANCING across the night sky!!)

Thanks to all for the feedback. Any comments on the B & W version?