Ball On Bat

FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
edited July 2, 2006 in Sports
Hi Everyone, this is my first post on DGrin. I shot this earlier this month at a local high school. I hope that you enjoy it and critiques are always welcomed.
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Frank
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    From one "Illini" to another....nice shot. He just missed the sweet spot, but you got the sweet shot! clap.gif

    You north, south or central Illinois? ne_nau.gif
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  • FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    I live in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Lake Michigan. And thanks for the nice words on my image, it is very much appreciated.
    Frank
    (Pbase supporter) www.pbase.com/eng45ine
  • Frog LadyFrog Lady Registered Users Posts: 1,091 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    WOW!clap.gif Great capture. It looks clean and crisp from ball to bat to the grimace on his face. Not a bad way to start off your posting:D

    Colleen
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  • JarvisJarvis Registered Users Posts: 54 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    Excellent. I'm a newbie too. Love the compression on the ball.
  • FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    Frog Lady wrote:
    WOW!clap.gif Great capture. It looks clean and crisp from ball to bat to the grimace on his face. Not a bad way to start off your posting:D

    Colleen

    Thanks Colleen, I appreciate the kind words. The "bat on ball" shot is one of those classic captures for sports action shooters. I was very happy when I saw this image on my computer.
    Frank
    (Pbase supporter) www.pbase.com/eng45ine
  • FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    Jarvis wrote:
    Excellent. I'm a newbie too. Love the compression on the ball.

    Thank you very much.
    Frank
    (Pbase supporter) www.pbase.com/eng45ine
  • Frog LadyFrog Lady Registered Users Posts: 1,091 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    FrankieAng wrote:
    Thanks Colleen, I appreciate the kind words. The "bat on ball" shot is one of those classic captures for sports action shooters. I was very happy when I saw this image on my computer.

    I know what you mean - I got a similar feeling when I saw I captured an equivalent shot of my son heading a soccer ball a few months back (http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=33296). :D

    C.
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  • FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    If you look in the sports dictionary under "peak action", you would certainly find that image of your son...well shot, Colleen!
    Frank
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    FrankieAng wrote:
    I live in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Lake Michigan. And thanks for the nice words on my image, it is very much appreciated.

    I'm about 60 miles west on I-88 in Rochelle. Small world....:D
    Always lurking, sometimes participating. :D
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    thumb.gif Excellent in every way!

    Lovely bokeh, nice exposure, terrific moment, great expression, everything's there.

    Glad you're here posting, Frankie, love to have you play in other people's threads! wave.gif
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  • TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    Awesome capture. thumb.gif
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  • FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2006
    Thank you all for the very nice comments, I look forward to my time with you all.
    Frank
    (Pbase supporter) www.pbase.com/eng45ine
  • jdfaithjdfaith Registered Users Posts: 172 Major grins
    edited July 1, 2006
    Tremendous capture. Focus, timing and vibrancy (is that a word) are awesome.

    Great job!

    John
    http://www.jdfaith.smugmug.com

    Take more pictures!
  • FrankieAngFrankieAng Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited July 2, 2006
    Thanks John...and if it isn't a word, it is now!
    Frank
    (Pbase supporter) www.pbase.com/eng45ine
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