Helios 44M gets a repreive

I've never been thrilled with my Helios 44M. Focus isn't smooth, the body creaks... not a patch on my Takumars and Rokkors. I have two copies, one with a 6 blade aperture and one with a 10 blade aperture. I've been considering selling them on eBay.



Then I take a picture like this.

Morning shade, 58mm at F/4, 10 blade version.



Nice Sharpness (note the 10 blade diffraction in the reflection)...Nice Bokeh...

I guess I won't be getting rid of it too soon.