Grace in Stillness
by markwiley

Comment by PennyStreet:
Lovely.

Grace in Stillness
by markwiley

Comment by kanaj:
Probably my personal favorite this challenge. This portrait conveys that titular grace, for sure, but also undertones of strength, wisdom, and something I can only describe as hard-won tenacity. Part of that lies in the subject's personality; part of that lies in the photographer's ability to draw it out. Kudos on that latter part.

Grace in Stillness
by markwiley

Comment by MaryO:
Lovely portrait.

Wings of the Garden
by markwiley

Comment by kanaj:
Simply gorgeous.

Singled Out
by markwiley

Comment by Barroness:
Beautiful, an excellent example of DOF.

Wings of the Garden
by markwiley

Comment by Neat:
Ohhh, this is so pretty, with the pop of pastel and outstretched butterfly, my pick for a ribbon.

Singled Out
by markwiley

Comment by Neat:
Really sublime image and it didn’t worry me one bit that it was centred.

Singled Out
by markwiley

Comment by glad2badad:
A little centered, but quite vibrant.

Singled Out
by markwiley

Comment by kanaj:
It's rare that a centered flower composition speaks to me as boldly as this one does. Nice work!

Wings of the Garden
by markwiley

Comment by PennyStreet:
What a great capture. I love how it's almost wearing a pink petticoat!