Tied at work (not on lunch break) so do not tell the boss.
sorry it is blury I need a better camera I think.
Love them soft hackles!
Tim,does your camera have a macro setting? That can make a difference in the image sharpness up close.
Used the macro setting but that’s how the pic came out. Might have to try again.
I to love soft hackles. As a new fly tier I find them somewhat simple to tie and I seem to catch fish on them in my local pond.
Can’t wait to make it to Michigan to try them out on trout.
Looks like you may have focused on the backround. I’m having the same problem…anyone have advise for we photographically challenged on how to avoid that…even using the macro setting???
Tim -
Even out of focus, it is definitely a killer soft hackle. Believe me, the trout will LOVE them.
Tim and Duck -
I’m not sure if it will work for your cameras, or on a macro setting, but usually on a point and shoot or other programed camera, you can set the focus by pushing the shutter release half way down.
What I would try is putting your hand directly and closely behind the fly, push the shutter release half way down to set the focus, which will be on your hand, then move your hand and press the shutter release all the way. Worth a try ??
John
It innocently starts with tying flies on lunch break then before you know it … . 
Nice fly Tim.
Thanks everyone I am really getting a hang of tying soft hackles after about 50 attempts.
Most come out pretty good but this one well it is a great tie. 
Also try looking at the specs for your camera and see what the minimum focal distance is when in Macro mode. Once you know that, then you need ot ensure your subject is no closer than that distance for the picture.
Also, using something for a tripod will help. Sometimes a book or however many are needed to get the right height would work.
I have even been known to use the self-timer when all else seems to fail in getting a good clear image. (Unless I am in too much of a hurry to get some images. 
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I really like the Spider… sorry soft hackle patterns, they breathe and kick and take the fish so well. nice fly Tim, looks great!!! Do tie some more and show us pleasssse…
Jeanne
As Don said, check the minimum and maximum focusing distance for your camera in macro mode. If you don’t have a tripod, be aware that things like breathing and even your pulse can cause camera movement during exposure causing the image to be blurred. A tripod, even a cheap one, is better than trying to hand hold a shot in less than bright light.
REE
I set my camera on Macro and then Portrait and they do well, just don’t over do the close up.
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