Port-au-Prince Photo

Photographer’s Note

Football player in Port-au-Prince.

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ben4321 (9809) 2007-07-21 6:39

THis is so nearly a great shot Nana - it's very dynamic and full of movement, and I like how you isolated the player in this area of empty space. If you had waited a split-second until the football was fully visible you would have had a winner, but this kind of photography is always hit or miss. Unless you're using an 8 frames per second camera where you can just press the button and hope for the best!
Even so, it works well. I especially like the way you caught him as his arm was raised, and the overall positioning of him in the frame is spot-on.
Good attempt at a difficult shot, Nana.

Cheers,
Ben

mpdre (1587) 2007-07-22 5:48

Hi Nana! Interesting action capture. I like the color contrast between the guy and the ground. Also his position: ready to kick the ball and goal!!! The colors also are wonderful. Nice shot!
Andre

dareco (17104) 2007-07-22 8:55

This is a great photo! TFS

Stepan (27175) 2007-07-22 8:59

This is the first time I visit your gallery and it seems to be fine, smart and inspired. But I don't understand why you post that compo : you cut the head of the guy, its shadow too, we can't see the ball, it's blurry... So different from the other posts. I'm sure there is a reason, but I don't get it. Hope you'll tell me.
Stéphane

teacozie (1371) 2007-07-28 6:00

Yo Nana!

I really like the composition you've used for this photo as it is basic but effective to allow space to be left to give depth. It's a small shame that the man's head has been cut off but overall great action.

Cheers

startacked (1286) 2007-12-02 11:52

Hi Nana,

Great energie en tension on the muscles captured. He's a half second away from kicking it. Judging on his football body language he's going for a hard kick on goal and the ball is going toward him. Too bad the ball isn't better visible in the picture. Great capture though! TFS, Gilbert