BlurJune 22, 2026
Can you unblur a photo when the dog crossed the frame
Can you unblur a photo of a running dog whose face landed in three places? Streak length decides the print.
Guides, page 5
More notes on files that arrived too small, too soft, or too noisy to print.
ClarityJune 20, 2026
How to make photos more clear when a storm door, not motion, is the veil
I worked out how to make photos more clear for a grandchild shot through a smudged storm door, veiled by glare rather than motion.
ResolutionJune 18, 2026
What is a picture resolution if a 4 by 6 and a 1200 by 1800 file disagree
A client with a 4 by 6 and a 1200 by 1800 file asked what is a picture resolution, because the scanner box promised sharpness.
GrainJune 16, 2026
A grainy image at ISO 12800, and the cymbal edge I refused to sand away
A grainy image from a concert at ISO 12800 still had to keep the cymbal edge, so I refused to sand the metal smooth.
ClarityJune 14, 2026
How to improve the picture quality after a phone already enhanced the twilight shot
A realtor asked how to improve the picture quality of a twilight exterior a phone had already smashed with auto enhance.
ResolutionJune 12, 2026
How to change resolution of image files when the order is 300 dpi from 800 pixels
A designer asked how to change resolution of image files by turning an 800px photo into 300 dpi without new pixels.
BlurJune 10, 2026
How to fix blurry photos from a wedding processional shot at 1/30 second
This is how to fix blurry photos when a wedding processional at 1/30 second left the groom soft and the dress sharp.
UpscalingJune 8, 2026
Upscale photo math for a 1600px FinePix frame that had to become a 16 by 20
The job was to upscale photo DSCF1844, a 1600px frame from a 2011 point-and-shoot, for a 16 by 20 inch print.