It's hard to say what might have caused the softness in the final edit shown here, Wayne. I think one gets a better idea of what you were after in the thumbnail, and it does not nice complimentary colors and patterns, and the drops really make the image.   Posted: 07/10/2025 22:23:50

I like the colors/shapes -they create interest. I wish the right edge of the flower wasn't cut off. Regarding focus - agree that the image is a bit soft. I'm not familiar with Google Pixel and can't comment as to why that it. Is this a crop of a larger frame - if yes - can you post the original "out of camera" image? That may offer some clues as to what the phone locked focus on. If this is a tiny part of the original frame - and you upsized it for submission (you mention resizing - not sure what that refers to) - that could explain.
  Posted: 07/11/2025 21:49:41

Hi Wayne,
The dew droplets created a beautiful display, especially on the flowers with mixed colors of yellow and purple. I agree with Jack and Steven that the droplets are soft and they make the flower look overexposed and blurry. I'd also prefer to see the petals in full.   Posted: 07/22/2025 01:17:35

I like your composition and the natural colors. The softness of the dew drops is a bit of a challenge. I don't know what could have caused it. Have you considered creating a reverse mask and reducing the clarity to give an overall softness beyond the center of the flower? Perhaps something similar to a Lens Baby effect.   Posted: 07/27/2025 17:47:00

Liked the repetition of patterns and depth in this striking architectural image.How long did you have to wait to get a clear unobstructed view of the mosque without people?Agree with others to crop left border because lights were a bit distracting.   Posted: 07/28/2025 01:37:31