Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by mariuca:
Is this a classic? I don't think so but never mind this.
(I do like a lot that for this challenge I have to look up books and authors.)
I did not read the book, just the synopsis and it's considered a "conspiracy thriller" in which the marathon itself seems not to play such an important role as in your shot.
It's an engaging picture and I can see some foul play here - perhaps a wee too saturated but a good shot
6

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by RKT:
6...I see a tie to the novel via title only really and no connection to the story within. The color and movement is super pleasing though.

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by Cory:
Cool image.

But wasn't the book about a guy getting tortured? Yeah, maybe he was a runner, but really, the book wasn't about marathons.

A diamond, or a tooth being drilled into.. Hell, even a bottle of clove oil. But this? Dunno, not much here to compel me.

Nice image though, so you get a 5

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by Tiberius:
Good dynamics. Nice motion blur. not sure who's the man as the image says more men. 6

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by tvsometime:
I regret to say that this doesn't qualify as inspiration from the novel. It's a good action shot of runners however. The color and tonal range is visually appealing and conveys the spirit of a track meet. But not the novel. 5

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by posthumous:
Good leroy neiman (sp) feeling to this. decent long exposure motion capture. 5

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by Abra:
A wonderful mix of limbs, heads and hair. 7

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by lunachicken:
I haven't read the book, so I'm not sure if the tie to the story is there. An interesting picture, it definitely feels like they are rushing by. Maybe a little too much movement though, as it's difficult to find any focus. 5

Marathon Man
by markwiley

Comment by emoons:
I understand the concept of your image, but I think it would have been better had it been a single runner and the blur wasn't messy looking.

Gave it a 3

Late in the season
by markwiley

Comment by pmichaud:
Voted before... coming around to comment...

You have beautifully capture the essence of Autumn in this image. It all fits. I like this very much. Bumping up the score.