Morning Jogger on the Bridge
by markwiley

Comment by spiritualspatula:
This is exactly the sort of thing I wanted for us all to get out of the challenge- seeing a scene, having whatever lens it is that we have with/on us, and making something possible of a fleeting moment because we are acquainted with our system.
Excellent.

Morning Jogger on the Bridge
by markwiley

Comment by Cuttooth:
wow, what a gorgeous shot!

Colorful Smirk
by markwiley

Comment by Cuttooth:
great focus and perfect bokeh.
really nice portrait.

Tulip
by markwiley

Comment by Cuttooth:
very pretty flower. the pink looks nice against the green bg.

IMG_2576ed
by markwiley

Comment by spiritualspatula:
The unopened buds in the background add a nice touch of context to this shot and serve as something to break up the nearly uniform green of the background. Good job.

Colorful Smirk
by markwiley

Comment by spiritualspatula:
I like the thin depth of field on this, as it helps to keep out focus on her face, eyes, and expression.

Evening Calm
by markwiley

Comment by MargaretNet:
Great colors and scene my Top for this challenge, even if it is a seascape ;)

Tulip
by markwiley

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Ah, but you're using your macro, so surely you must take several as they are such perfect and numerous subjects for that lens!
I'm somewhat surprised at the clarity on the foliage in the background, I imagine they must be rather close to the tulip itself or at least of a similar distance from the tulip as the tulip is from you.
This would be a good subject for some focus stacking, so that you can get the center of the flower in focus.

IMG_2576ed
by markwiley

Comment by Cuttooth:
nice macro.
i have these growing on my balcony...they're all blooming too.

Morning Jogger on the Bridge
by markwiley

Comment by Melethia:
Only way it could have been better is if it had been a cyclist. :-)