Macro Buds
by Balko

Comment by EstimatedEyes:
Tack sharp and a very nice background to set it off. This one really meets the spirit of the challenge for me, because its the kind of subject that can get lost among the brightly colored leaves and flowers, but has a nice quiet beauty all its own. Thanks for joining this month's walkabout!

Up Into The Oaks
by Balko

Comment by EstimatedEyes:
I love upwards tree shots, and this is a nice one that shows off the contrasting colors and highlights the shape of the tree canopy very well. Nicely seen!

Elm Leaves
by Balko

Comment by toddgray:
The thumb doesn̢۪t do this picture justice; love the sharp colors against the blue sky.

Elm Leaves
by Balko

Comment by eyeduphotos:
The colors are amazing, love it.
I dont know that i have a sour note, I think it is beautiful.

Macro Buds
by Balko

Comment by toddgray:
Great macro and nice job on the composition. My favorite of the five.

Macro Pampas Grass
by Balko

Comment by toddgray:
Nice job with the dark background and in letting the stems flow all thru the frame.

Elm Leaves
by Balko

Comment by Balko:
Just a note of thanks to all - you can tell it is color that draws me in, especially blue! All the leaves were over my head so I was a bit limited in composition there. I used my Sigma 18-200 OS for all the shots - you have to pry that lens out of my cold dead hands to get it away from me LOL
I am constantly amazed at how well it performs.

Macro Buds
by Balko

Comment by Alicia:
You are a real wiz with the bokeh and the macro - awesome composition.

Great group of photos - loved looking at them.

Elm Leaves
by Balko

Comment by Alicia:
Just brilliant with the azure sky showing through the fall leaves. Great job.

Up Into The Oaks
by Balko

Comment by Alicia:
Very nice perspective with the two trunks. Again - great colors.