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Does this help? I think I know which way I'm going.

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I would go with the right photo BUT, I would suggest a slightly loser crop. Just a little more space under the bottom polyps and a touch more of the green transition. Basically the same crop but stretch the right bottom corner a dozen pixels or so.
 

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I would go with the right photo BUT, I would suggest a slightly loser crop. Just a little more space under the bottom polyps and a touch more of the green transition. Basically the same crop but stretch the right bottom corner a dozen pixels or so.
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I would go with the right photo BUT, I would suggest a slightly loser crop. Just a little more space under the bottom polyps and a touch more of the green transition. Basically the same crop but stretch the right bottom corner a dozen pixels or so.
I had the same thought and had already done it. See what you think?

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And here's one with a little less crop showing more the the base and right. I think I like the tighter one above.
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This would have really worked even better with just a fraction more DOF in the yellow-ish section of the base. I prefer the previous crop but not by much.
 
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This would have really worked even better with just a fraction more DOF in the yellow-ish section of the base. I prefer the previous crop but not by much.
I blurred and darkened the background a bit trying to keep focus in front. See what you think.
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Excellent! The question is............... Do the demotions still stand? 🤣

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Of course! A clean slate does not negate bad or poor decisions.

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Yeah, right? Ghosts me on the Smorgasbord, then comes here asks a question and leaves without even simple opinion for the photo contest. Some people! 😜
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It's easier to the subtle differences from week to week with just the 2 pictures.

I dunno…I’m feeling “a watched pot” vibes here. But what do I know. Acros see me coming and promptly die knowing that’ll be their fate with me…..
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I dunno…I’m feeling “a watched pot” vibes here. But what do I know. Acros see me coming and promptly die knowing that’ll be their fate with me…..
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Another masterpiece! Funny too!!

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I did the weekly update of the Aquadelight thinking it was Thursday. I will consider.
 

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Another masterpiece! Funny too!!


I did the weekly update of the Aquadelight thinking it was Thursday. I will consider.
I figured that's what it was. You retired folks and calendar appointments...
 

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