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Nikon D3000, 55mm, 1/13sec, F13, ISO200 (still having trouble on my

end w/ auto input...I already have help here on that)

Heather,

This is better, though the blue background is weird... but, at 1/13 sec, this is pretty good clarity. But that's unnecessary-raise your iso as much as you can till you start seeing noise, then back off a little- with your camera, and good light,  would think at least 1000 would work - maybe more, this should give you a much faster shutter - handheld, outside, 1/200 to 1/500 will improve chances of reducing movement to a minimum.

You still need a sharpening program though.

Re: exif info. Is your camera set to create it and append to the image? I assume Nikon offers this choice- not familiar with them. Check your manual under exif.

Keep goin'

Hi Greg,  The blue background "came along" with some good corrections on an auto-correct.  I was wondering if it would just look brown to other people...I guess not...which is good to know :).  The Exif issue I have found out is from the software I am using to resize my photos.  I need to find an editing program that will work better for me, and learning new programs is not something I find easy, but I have no choice.  I have to tell you, I am taking your advice to heart.  I did as you suggested on another photo and really did a "serious photoshoot" revolving around f-stops with these recent floral pictures.  It was really helpful.  I think some practice around ISOs is definitely a good idea.  I really don't have a feel for how the trade off is for ISO graininess vs sharpness.  Perhaps practicing is the only way to learn.  I appreciate your following my progress. Heather