Sad Realization
Uploaded: June 27, 2012 04:14:30
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The last shot from the Carpenter Cup Classic at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia).
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It was the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs, and this player (and his team) had all but lost hope of victory. I was standing on the dugout steps to capture this raw emotion.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Lorraine A. Cook June 27, 2012
RAW emotion...the 'Agony of Defeat'...Don't need words to describe what this young man is feeling, Michelle!
Excellent Capture and SUPER in B+W, My Friend!!<:)) #1471517
Agnes Fegan June 27, 2012
You really got wonderful candid shots at this event ... they show such emotion! #10202234Jack Gaskin June 27, 2012
Nice CandidJack #10202253
Ken Smith June 27, 2012
Agree with Jack...nice job on this series, Michelle! #10202265Danny B. Head June 27, 2012
Great capture of his emotions! #10202347Mike Clime June 27, 2012
Nice capture and great tones, Michelle! Looks like he is getting ready to let one go. #10202733Carol L. Fowler June 27, 2012
That's what they say- don't always focus on the winners. And this is why!! #10203255Barbara Waldoch June 27, 2012
Excellent, Michelle! #10203289Neal D. Hatcher June 27, 2012
Fantastic capture of life #10203458Ellen Hodges June 27, 2012
Another FANTASTIC capture, Michelle!!! #10203492Susan D. Royce June 27, 2012
Nice isolation - great subject! #10203517Ann Coates June 27, 2012
You have got to really feel for him. Great shot with superb tones which add to the emotion of the day. #10203571Rona L. Schwarz June 27, 2012
Another fantastic capture, so emotion-laden, Michelle! Looks great in B&W, too, excellent tones. You are so fortunate to be able to shoot in a major league venue - must have been exciting! #10203663Jeffrey R. Bange June 28, 2012
Great B&W presentation Michelle, the expression on the young mans face tells the whole story. #10205215Heather Loewenhardt June 29, 2012
I think capturing emotion is so important in photography. You nailed it here Michelle. #10206736Emile Abbott July 05, 2012
The essence of great photography is to capture the emotion. Well done Michelle. The B&W conversion adds to the dark feeling. #10215404Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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