Velo-city
by sidpixel

Comment:
This is such a great shot. 1/5 of a second really embraced this challenge. I gave it a 9 and really enjoyed the effort here.

Contact
by markwiley

Comment:
Nicely caught. I like the framing with just a little of the umpire showing and the team visible in the background. Rolling shutter is slightly visible on the bat/ball. I have had to use mechanical shutter to avoid this.

Soon Taekwondo (where there was a photo ban)
by Mona

Comment:
Too bad there was a ban. Cute kid. Missing the action part of the challenge. Maybe having them practicing kicks in the back yard or elsewhere would have had more action/impact.

London Marathon
by DistantColours

Comment:
Nice capture here with good framing of the lead runner and the pack behind. Love the gal in the back checking her time.

Breakaway
by kanaj

Comment:
Nicely caught action. The process gives it a gritty feel although I am not sure I like it better than if it was more natural. Perhaps crop off some of the top to emphasis the subjects more.

Flagged
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Great moment caught at a peak of action. Perhaps crop off the top 20% and remove the red tent.

Training To Be A Hunting Dog
by Refocused

Comment:
Love the composition with the green field leading to the dog and person. Really wish the persons face was more visible. There is a saying in sports photography - face, face, ball. You nailed 2 out of 3 here with the throw toy easily counting as the "ball".

O
by vawendy

Comment:
PS: The thumbnail links above do not seem to be working. Just show as text, not links.

O
by vawendy

Comment:
As a fellow Osprey shooter I am so jealous. My nearby shooting locations are all on nests rather the "fishing" spots. I do get the bird bringing fish to the nest sometimes, but not the wet dripping water shots like this. Well done.

As far as the highlight. Tough bird to shoot. Sometimes needs to reduce them to 70s or 80s even if they are not blown out in the 90s. You can also clone in a 10-20% opacity yellow/brown sometimes to take the edge off.

Time
by Lydia

Comment:
This one resonated with me and I thought it should finish in the top half. It is not a traditionally pretty subject. Probably did not resonate with the more able-bodied, as much as those who have been in this situation.

Great title as well.

Message edited by author 2026-05-08 05:15:36.