diff --git a/best_focus.py b/best_focus.py
index 95a8fc4..c17fbf2 100755
--- a/best_focus.py
+++ b/best_focus.py
@@ -52,4 +52,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     if args.verbose:
         print("\nALL DONE")
 
+    if not args.verbose:
+        print("best focus value is {:g}".format(result["focus_value"]))
+
     sys.exit(0)