Challenge:Sports III (Basic Editing) Camera:Nikon D50 Location: Punahou Baseball Field Date: May 4, 2007 Aperture: 16 ISO: 200 Shutter: 420 Date Uploaded: May 7, 2007
Compositionally, I like the implied leading lines established by the players. I think the crop you have chosen is effective, though I wish there were a bit at the bottom so that the end of #1's glove wasn't cropped out.
Technically, the shot is sound. The busy background is a bit distracting, but it does give some context to the shot. The focus is good, and the colors contrast nicely.
Overall, I think it is a good shot, and I do think it meets the challenge. Granted, the players aren't moving, so the action isn't obvious, but having watched and played a lot of softball/baseball games, I can personally attest that this is what the "action" looks like. That being said, I do think you would have scored significantly higher if you had captured some of the "action" of the game.
Also, regarding the comment about seeing the player's faces. I have seen some very compelling/interesting sports shots where the face wasn't showing. However, in a shot like this, where it is between plays, it would have been interesting to see their faces, especially if they were intently concentrating or something like that.
If I need to further clarify or explain myself, please feel free to contact me.
Despite being a nice photograph, this entry does not fall within the parameters of this weeks challenge (action). That being said, I must judge this photograph accordingly. :-(
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