a lizard
by slonko

Comment by ccraft:
The DOF here is supurb - pitch perfect sense of drama and you've really pulled the personality of this stunning creature. Love the blurr under his chin - adds a sense of movement. Perfect colours and lighting.

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by photom:
Great facial expression. I for one, really like the slight blurriness in the feet, even though the challenge description wanted it fully sharp. This is better and still definitely shows the action.

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by kev123:
I do feel that the photographer has captured the players tong very well
Although the focus seems to be more on his chest.
this has been taken by an expert photographer and I wish to see more of this work

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by debitipton:
love the expression

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by arnit:
Good action. Would see a bit more of the player in white

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by Spork99:
nice tongue 8

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by Skip:
this shot has everything, everything except a high enough shutter speed, which is absolutely essential in sports action photography. great composition and focus.

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by Russ:
Great movement and expression, nice job.

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by mhoogendyk:
Really nice composition - and a great moment of action. You can really see the strain and stress in every muscle of the player's body. I used to love watching high school basketball, especially when my son was playing varsity. The hardest thing for me to do was stop the right moment of action and have a good balance of movement and focus to portray it. Congratulations and good luck in the challenge.

the ball is mine
by slonko

Comment by Anachronite:
blur doesnt work here.. speed up the shutter