The Big Kick
by BeckyT

Comment by bassbone:
love the composition and action in this shot

The Big Kick
by BeckyT

Comment by charliebaker:
try cropping out the blurry grass in the foreground and I think you'll see even greater appeal to this photo...all in all an excellent soccer action photo (one of the hardest team sports to photograph!)

The Big Kick
by BeckyT

Comment by moolacoola:
good action shot.

The Big Kick
by BeckyT

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
I like this picture even though it does not run with conventional guidelines.

I would of gave you a higher vote if his hand was not in front of his face. As it is, it diminished the emotional value a bit.

Usually, a tight crop is used in sports photography, however, I think personally, unless you are selling the image to a paper or magazine, other photogrpahy rules can be applied such as this image.

Great comp, nice use of thirds, great capture, excellent color, great light, excellent dof, excellent bg, great texture, overall a great image.

Nature's Gems
by BeckyT

Comment by robinssong:
Nice finish!! I'll have to check and see where you are compared to your daughter. I bet it was really close. Ahh... so much talent in one family. :)

Nature's Gems
by BeckyT

Comment by Chinarosepetal:
There's a real depth to this shot, draws you in :)

Nature's Gems
by BeckyT

Comment by annig:
beautiful!

Nature's Gems
by BeckyT

Comment by UNTITLED:
An interesting little wonderland...the spiderweb makes for a very wonderful texture. With lots of interest with the leaves and water droplets. Well done!

Nature's Gems
by BeckyT

Comment by robinssong:
Love this one! The layers and line of leaves make a beautiful composition and the droplets on the delicate web really make this a WOW photo. You have a very good eye to find this "gem" and you have photographed it perfectly!

Nature's Gems
by BeckyT

Comment by pipsqueak:
I think this is a calming shot. Although I cant vote on this, I would of voted it a 10. The spindles of webs are so neat and clean. The water looks refreshing! The leaves are unbelivabley green that they make me want to wear something gree. I love it!