This started out as an otherwise great photo that was out of focus (due to a loose nut behind the camera). Since no amount of excuses nor Photoshop sharpening could salvage the pic, I decided to reverse directions and *increase* the fuzziness. This is basically an application of the sumi-e (whatever that means) effect. Voilą - lemonade.

This was taken at the Montgomery County (MD) Parks Marathon, held Sunday 11/13/05. Other shots from the marathon at www.pbase.com/mcrrc/mcp_marathon