Q about 'macro' camera settings

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

To get sharp photos without introducing a "curve" it is best to use a high resolution setting and shoot from a bit longer distance using the zoom function to get a close up effect.

Thanks! I'll try that tomorrow, in morning light (those Renaissance painters were right about that).

I don't think my EasyShare has a higher res that 2304 x 1728, but I'll hold over the 28 inches for close-ups and shoot it with the zoom.

I'm also experimenting with background colors. The towel in my pic is actually blood red, not pink. I had to Gamma correct everything to get the dark colors [the gun] to differentiate.