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Comment by Budya:
Wow! What an image! Very well done!!!

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Comment by Bankson:
Sweet Method and sweet photography too

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Comment by jrjr:
wow

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Comment by violinist123:
Really nice shot, meets the challenge well. The composition is well balanced, the colors work great. Good contrast - everything jumps out at you. Only thing that distracts me a bit is the flash being very harsh on the chunk of snow nearest the camera. Really nice work, good job. 7.

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Comment by TheStick:
Wow! Very cool! 10

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Comment by JamesKW:
Nice shot

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Comment by hotpasta:
a superb action shot...I find the people watching a bit distacting, but there's not a lot you could have done about this

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Comment by DAWAR:
Great picture.I like:
1.The action
2.Choice of proper wide angle
3Rich Colo(u)rs
4.White Light at the lower 1/3 adds a lot to the upper 1/3
5.Crisp focus
6.Higher shutter speed freezes the action.
VERY WELL DONE ! Ten for you.

My perception says it to be a ribbon picture !
I MUST CONGRATULATE IN ADVANCE !!!!!

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Comment by J_Ehrat:
Gotta love that 400mm f/2.8! I hate you by the way!!!

Message edited by author 2006-07-24 17:21:17.

#10 Mike Hatzl
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Comment by Tygerr:
Although you marked my comment as helpful, it really wasn't. I apologise - it was late at night when I voted and my internet connection was acting up, so I just wasn't in the mood for typing out decent comments...

So here goes: I really like this picture. The subject is in sharp focus, and neatly separated from the blurred background - so good DOF.
I also like the way the background forms bands of colours.
The brightly coloured subject over those bands of colour really sticks out well.
There is also a great sense of movement in the shot, and the ball suspended in mid-air creates a great sense of anticipation.

The only thing I'd criticise in the context of the challenge was that it doesn't really scream the concept "10" out to me. Sure, he has a 10 on his jersey, but there's not much emphasis on that. It isn't central to the image.

Still, great photo.
However, I re-iterate my question... Who is he? That's a Brazil kit, but that ain't no Brazilian...