NEXT!
by LVicari

Comment:
I want to believe that this was actually taken in a field and not in a studio. Regardless, it looks like it was setup. Great shot. Great lighting. Love the way he is making eye-contact. If it was not a setup shot, I would give it an 8 (if it isn't, pardon me for deducting a mark). 7/10.

Teamwork, Volleyball Style
by cowtownmom

Comment:
Pics like these have personality. Looks posed. But still a l(i/o)vely pic. 7/10.

Reverse sweep for 4!
by acg83

Comment:
Good shot. Surprised you could get the ball in the same frame. Generally in cricket the ball flies away very fast. A little blur though. 7/10.

en garde / his new hobby
by slingram

Comment:
Did you mean to enter it in the other challenge (sports without a team)? I do not see how this captures a sport in 'action'. Good picture technically though. Just because of the other reason though, I have to rate it a 5.

Trap the ball
by ti_evom

Comment:
Action, yes. Colors, good. Theme, yes. Aesthetic appeal, not so much. Good job. 6/10.

World Cup Wannabe's
by fldave

Comment:
Ok. Except for the flying dust, I do not see any thing that causes a great impact in this picture. Would have helped if one of the two had their face towards the lens... or perhaps a different angle would have helped. As it is, I rate it a 6/10.

Family Night
by wildiris

Comment:
Urrrmmmmm ok. Now you are putting me in a dubious situation. Fishing is a sport, yes. So technically you capture action from a sport. However, it is more of a vacation-y picture, doesn't bring the word 'action' to mind at the first glance. Great picture by the way, no complaints about any of the technical stuff. Great time of the day, love the silhouettes, and the three models, and how they create symmetry. I will take away one point just because of the other points I mentioned before. 7/10.

maximus, victorious
by Skip

Comment:
Now that's a story telling shot right there! The smoke just adds to the magic. I have to upgrade it to an 8 looking at the moment that you caught. Great job!

Drama in downtown Buffalo
by david_c

Comment:
Good capture of live action as opposed to studio setups! So even though it is kind of not from a great angle, I give it a 7 for the effort to to go out to the game and try to catch one good moment from many many tries (how many did you shoot before you got this?):-)

The pivot
by PenelopeK

Comment:
Ok this one gets an 8. I have no complains with it, good composition, layering of subjects, sharp, 'action' in the moment.