the Wait
by tammig

Comment:
2 - DMC - Not sure what sport this IS, but there is no action here. Looks like if you submitted something taken in the next 15 minutes you probably had a good shot. I see no effort here or creativity.

Ancient sport of falconry.
by cathysapp

Comment:
2 - DMC - Perhaps a sport in some circles, but definitely not a 'sports action' shot. Nice picture of the bird but - not what you were challenged to do.

Running outdoors
by lastef

Comment:
2 - DMC - A very nice portrait but - that is not what you were challenged to do. Running in your socks does not a 'sports action shot' make. Maybe there were no nearby 'sports action' opportunities, I don't know - does that mean you have to forego the challenge? If there was absolutely nothing else you could have 'created' to 'fit' (find that very difficult to believe) - in my opinion, yes.

edit: this picture has 'stuck' with me so I am taking the liberty of adding it to my favorites. I hope you enter a similar one in a 'innocence' or 'carefree' or 'childhood' etc Challenge one day. It is has a very 'pure' and carefree feel to it that is endearing and unique. Also, fyi, the 'Outing with Grandpa' I thought was another 'special' shot, as are others I have seen of yours, like Fraehulstur. I like your style.

Message edited by author 2005-08-15 09:24:39.

Surfing Hawaii
by aukipa

Comment:
7 - For me this would be a better shot if the perspective of the wave was better. Closer of the surfer, or again, just a different perspective. I do like the colors, the wave color matches his shorts, if you could have taken advantage of that, maybe even just in a different crop. In my opinion, the only way to get a really good surf shot is to be out there with them.

Landing.
by johannes

Comment:
7 - Excellent perspective, I like the black and white. 'If only' the eyes were open. Perhaps closer too. Good 'dirt'. Definite 'action shot'.

Safe At First
by nova

Comment:
4 - Photo good but lacks perspective and scale....no "big picture".

You Make The Call!
by GolferDDS

Comment:
7 - Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh safe.

Pickle
by CorySmith

Comment:
9 - Outstanding picture in this category. Captures the decision making process and focuses it by the flight of the ball in the rundown. Evasion, capture and perspective are all clearly outlined in one simple picture.

Texas Little League Fastball
by pmessina

Comment:
8 - Good action and intensity capture. Criticism; more focus, enhanced colors, more background blur. For me, the folks in the background (including their lack of attention) detract too much from the 'star'.

Who, Me?
by tfaust

Comment:
8 - Good shot, good attitude of the rider, good pose. Criticism; enhancing the chrome that is already semi shining. Sharper, bolder, closer.