Name: Anne Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) Only dead fish go with the flow!
Forcing focus like that definitely saves a lot of aggravation.
I should point out however, if you use paper, you want something that will have a good contrast against your subject. Using white paper for a white flower tends to confuse the camera even more.
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