Icy Cold
by RiderGal

Comment by Wes:
That makes me feel blue just looking at it, I like the use of DOF on this picture, The background works well, though maybe a bit more light, or at least in the immediate foreground.

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by RiderGal:
It would be interesting to see the reasonings for the people who gave me and other people 1's. I wish that those who did would leave a comment on why, if your going to give it... OWN UP TO IT! Thanks Andrew for the critique, I really appreciate it!

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by andrewm:
Andrew

Critique Club

A wonderful photo. Sports photos are murder to get because you need the snap focus and speed and anticipation to capture the moment—and that is what sports is all about—the moment.

The composition of the shot is excellent—the circle of tension between the two players facing off and the object of the game suspended in the middle until it gets hit—what a moment! All the attention of the players is concentrated on that tiny object and it shows.

The exposure is great—it is so easy to underexpose the players because of the bright white ice. But the details are there even in the dark parts of the uniform.The focus is crisp with only the movement of the sticks blurring—this adds to the motion of the shot

I like the way you only see the side view of the faces covered in their masks—very powerful.

Your processing looks correct and no sign of digital nasties. All in all a great action shot—well done!

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by RiderGal:
To those who took the time to comment on my photo, thanks so much! The comments were really appreciated, and I was joyful everytime I came back to the site and there was another comment! I'm really excited I did this well, as this was my first entry for this site, and also this was the second hockey game I ever shot! I was lucky to have a press pass to be able to shoot this for my school (Cornell University) yearbook! Thanks again to everyone!

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by KarenB:
Excellent catch! Could be a bit clearer, but nice all the same.

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by zadore:
awsome timing....love the tension on the shot...wish there was more lighting on their faces, and the ref wasn't blocking them

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by DougPaz:
Great shot, it looks like you were sitting on the players bench! Tough with all of that white background too. One of my favs of the week. DPz

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by HBunch:
Great shot. Definately belongs in the paper. Angle and framing/cropping are good, and your focus and clarity are good as well. Very nice. ~Heather~

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by chrysalis:
Had it not been for the puck, this photo would have failed to capture as much attention. Good snag. Sharp, in focus, carries attention. Very good job.

Face Off: Harvard vs. Cornell
by RiderGal

Comment by rll07:
nice action shot it is difficult to get the light right in arenas maybe a fill flash to get the determination on the players faces? or this was a zoom lens with flash that didn't brighten them up enough but I love the puck in mid air...9- rll07