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© Kara L. Hendricks

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Uploaded: June 08, 2010

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For the PG101 Creative Perspective Challenge...:)

Taken just last night at the softball field.. Isaiah is playing t-ball this summer and is their power hitter..;) He has had 12 rbi's in 3 games and we are proud!
I used the NIK filters on this and added a texture in PS for a vintage look.. Thanks for looking!!

~Catch All~

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 1.30, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.90 mm, Model: C765UZ

Comments

Datha Y. Thompson June 08, 2010

Excellent!!! Love it!!!
WTG Isaiah!!! :) #1276721

Katarina Mansson June 08, 2010

Great creative perspective and wonderful treatment. HTD Kara! #8678444

Jane Holestine June 08, 2010

Love it, Kara. Wonderful perspective and treatments. It belongs on his wall. Have fun on your trip. #8678449

Daniella Puente June 08, 2010

You did a very creative work on this Kara, is a beauty!!! #8680204

Michelle D. Allen June 08, 2010

What a beautiful image, Kara! The treatments and POV add a lot to its character. WTG! #8680223

Kara L. Hendricks June 08, 2010

Thanks guys!!! #8680237

Karen E. Baumann June 08, 2010

I totally agree with the above... this is wonderful and belongs on his wall! Love the vintage look, especially love the plant in front of the mitt; very nicely composed. #8680419

Teri Klinger June 08, 2010

super job, Kara!! :) great perspective, great texture...it's just GREAT! :) #8680656

Kara L. Hendricks June 09, 2010

Thanks so much!!! #8681812

Chuck Bruton level-classic June 10, 2010

That's good..........! #8685722

David Phalen June 10, 2010

Excellent creative work!! HTD!! #8685842

Mitch Spence level-classic June 10, 2010

A most creative idea beautifully conceived and presented, Kara. #8686116

Patti Coblentz June 10, 2010

Very creative and effective concept, Kara...love the addition of the texture! HTD!

Patti #8686767

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 10, 2010

Original presentation and POV! #8687379

Naomi Weiser June 10, 2010

the added texture and pov really bring out the feel of the shot, htd! #8687570

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 11, 2010

I would say it sure is a 'creative' shot with wonderful 'perspective'. You hit the nail on its head, Kara. HTD!

UB. #8687702

Julianne Bradford June 11, 2010

You got it Kara! :-) Super foreground that brings one into the whole image. Winner for me :-) HTD! #8689439

Datha Y. Thompson June 12, 2010

I agree with Usman Kara!!! Excellent WINNER from our Challenge!!!! Congratulations :) #8690752

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 12, 2010

Gorgeous capture Kara!!! Congrats!!!! #8690761

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 12, 2010

OMG!!! This is awesome....great work Kara!
Congratulations on your 101 POTD!!!!
Straight into my favs! #8690812

Patti Coblentz June 12, 2010

Congratulations, Kara!! Terrific image!

Patti #8690826

Mitch Spence level-classic June 12, 2010

Congratulations, Kara, it's a dandy. #8690881

William C. Raco level-classic June 12, 2010

I love the classic baseball subject matter, the composition, the depth, the mood
Excellent, Kara
Congratulations on the 101 win #8691042

Bob Cournoyer level-classic June 12, 2010

Nicely done, Kara!! Congrats on your theme win... :-) #8691110

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 12, 2010

Very creative Kara, Congratulations! #8691396

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 12, 2010

I am sure we will be seeing this get recognition at BP too. CONGRATZ on the 101 theme win, Kara!

UB. #8691421

Katarina Mansson June 12, 2010

I concur with Usman - congrats Kara! #8691492

Jean E. Hildebrant June 13, 2010

Awwww, cute! Love the pov and the dof. Congrat's :D #8692108

Dr Silly level-classic June 13, 2010

Congratulations Kara on your PG101 Theme win. :O) #8692357

Kara L. Hendricks June 13, 2010

Thanks so much guys! #8692719

Graham Robards June 14, 2010

Love it Kara, congratulations. ~Pat #8693149

Kara L. Hendricks June 14, 2010

Thanks Pat!! #8693777

Karen E. Baumann June 14, 2010

A belated Congratulations to you, for this wonderful winner of the Creative Perspective Theme, Kara!!! Well deserved! #8694310

Kara L. Hendricks June 14, 2010

Thanks!! #8694404

Michael Umbreit June 14, 2010

Kara - Congratulations on your theme win!! This should be a winner on BP too!! - Mike #8695332

Kara L. Hendricks June 15, 2010

Thanks Mike!! #8696118

Susana Ms Heide June 16, 2010

Everything about this image screams WINNER!!!! The set up, the great use of DOF, the treatment, the CREATIVE PERSPECTIVE and the relevance to childhood. This is timeless! CONGRATS now Kara and I'll check back when it wins at BP :o) #8698850

Kara L. Hendricks June 16, 2010

Wow... That's a glowing report... Hope you are right Susana...:) THANKS!!! #8698875

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 17, 2010

Very creative, a keepsake Kara! Congratulations!!! #8701932

Kara L. Hendricks June 18, 2010

Thanks Donna!! #8702783

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 19, 2010

Wonderful realization of a great idea, Kara. Perfect. Congratulations on the 101 theme win -- like Susana, I expect to see this again. #8705410

Kara L. Hendricks June 19, 2010

Thanks so much Nikki... Hope you guys are right!! #8705580

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 05, 2010

Back again LOL I see this is a personal favorite so I just wanted to wish it double good luck :) #8736731

Kara L. Hendricks July 05, 2010

Thanks so much!! #8736823

Tressie Davis level-classic July 11, 2010

Kara, I LOVE this image. One of my girls played tball and the other coach pitch softball - I got lots of action shots but nothing like this. Gotta add it to my list for next year! (or recreate it in the back yard LOL) :-) Excellent vision, beautiful image - it inspires me. <3 #8747640

Kara L. Hendricks July 11, 2010

Thanks Tressie!! I actually took this with him ON the 3rd base which is his base...:) Another special thing about it... If you can, it's nice to take the shot on the field they play..:) #8747761

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 12, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8751739

Patti Coblentz July 12, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Kara! #8751758

Michelle L. Frick July 12, 2010

Congratulations Kara - this is so fabulous!!! #8753397

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 12, 2010

Great comp, perfect effects... Congratulations! #8754454

Irene Colling level-classic July 12, 2010

Outstanding capture and presentation Kara.
Congratulations on the finalist. #8754561

Graham Robards July 13, 2010

My favorite, I bet it goes further, I hope so! ~Pat #8756417

Kara L. Hendricks July 13, 2010

Thanks everyone!! #8756935

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 13, 2010

Congratulations Kara!!! #8757016

Mitch Spence level-classic July 13, 2010

Way to go, Kara. Such a great idea and so perfectly done. #8758018

Debra R. Harder July 13, 2010

This is such an amazing image, Kara! Love this! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb #8760244

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

Thanks so much!! #8761274

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 14, 2010

I love this image Kara! Congratulations on your finalist! I hope to see this again soon with a golden badge!!! #8761897

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 14, 2010

Way to go Kara! Big congratulations on your
GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!! #8762257

Datha Y. Thompson July 14, 2010

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! W O W ! ! !
IM so HAPPY for you my friend!!! You so deserve it!!!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!!!!! #8762265

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your Grand Prize Winner! 8o) #8762283

Jessica Jenney July 14, 2010

Congratulations, Kara on your fabulous Grand Prize Win! #8762333

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 14, 2010

Kara -- Love it, love it, love it, love it. I'm so happy for you, and I'm smiling from ear to ear. Huge congrats on this spectacular GRAND PRIZE WINNER. So well done. #8762341

Penny Haviland July 14, 2010

Congrats Kara!!! Love this image! Well deserved! ;p #8762365

David Phalen July 14, 2010

Can't argue with the judges on this one!! BIG Congrats on a well deserved Grand Prize Winner!! #8762387

Ryan Murphy July 14, 2010

congrats, Kara. This is perfect - composition, DoF, processing, texture. everything. well deserved! #8762394

Patti Coblentz July 14, 2010

WTG, Kara...big congratulations on this grand prize winner!! Your son will surely be pleased, too! #8762442

Susana Ms Heide July 14, 2010

YAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! So here I am checking back to congratulate you on this GRAND PRIZE Winner (WOW)!!!!! The image in and by itself truly deserves this honor but the person behind the image deserves it even more!!! SO VERY HAPPY fo you Kara!!!!! Now please go and CELEBRATE!!! I'm smiling big time!!! :o))) #8762448

Carla Metzler July 14, 2010

WTG Kara! Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WINNER! :D #8762457

Tammy Espino July 14, 2010

Huge congrats to you, Kara :) #8762459

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

OMG!!!!!! I really can't believe it... To win is BIG but to have it be a shot you dearly love... Truly makes it GRAND!!!

THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!!! #8762477

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 14, 2010

Right on Kara!!!!!! I am so excited for you!!! A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You deserve it!!! #8762483

Melissa G. Meiselman July 14, 2010

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this fantastic grand prize winner, Kara!!! Amazing shot!!! Great post procession!!! #8762504

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 14, 2010

WTG....I have always loved this shot too! Congratulations on your huge win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #8762512

Susan Fox July 14, 2010

Congratulations on your fabulous, wonderful and amazing grand prize winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #8762522

Mitch Spence level-classic July 14, 2010

Oh, spectacular, Kara. Big, Bigger, Biggest congratulations to YOU. #8762600

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 14, 2010

Congratulations on your Grand Prize win, Kara :-) k #8762605

Dianna Murphy July 14, 2010

Congratulations Kara, I've often thought one of your images could be in the top spot. High five. #8762668

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 14, 2010

Big congrats on your Grand Prize winner, Kara! #8762709

Liz blahh July 14, 2010

Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!! #8762710

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

Thank you everyone... HUGE SMILES!!! #8762731

Jean E. Hildebrant July 14, 2010

OH MY GOSH!!! FANTASTIC! Congrat's big time, Kara!!!
#8762751

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 14, 2010

I'm smiling so big for you I think my face is gonna break!!..WAY TO GO, KARA!!!! #8762789

Les Rhoades level-classic July 14, 2010

Way to hit it out of the park! Congrats kara #8762797

Michael Umbreit July 14, 2010

Kara - Big Congratulations!!! This shot really deserved the big prize!! - Mike #8762800

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

Thanks so much everyone..

Bob.. Don't break your face!!..:) #8762816

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 14, 2010

Huge congrats on your grand prize win! #8762817

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 14, 2010

Congrats on the grand prize Kara! #8762824

Anita Hogue July 14, 2010

WOW, a BIG BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #8762897

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 14, 2010

WTG Kara HUGE HUGE congrats on your Grand Prize!!!! #8763057

Kathryn Wesserling July 14, 2010

The POV and treatment made this a major standout from the first day. Congratulations on making it all the way to the top, Kara. #8763064

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 14, 2010

Hip Hip... Big congrats Kara on this amazing win. Well done.
JP #8763130

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 14, 2010

I can't even begin to come up with the right congratulatory words... What a terrific win, Kara! #8763185

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 14, 2010

Hardy congrats, Kara, on your Grand Prize win!

Debby #8763236

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #8763274

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 14, 2010

I'm sure this is already a huge poster for Isaiah's room! What a charming picture most deserving of it's new honor. Congratulations!!! #8763334

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

Well not poster size..I have printed it though..:) My intention when shooting was a keepsake shot from his first year in sports... I had no idea it was on it's way to this..lol

Thanks!!! #8763357

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 14, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your phenomenal Grand Prize Winner, Kara! #8763510

Fran J. Jagger July 14, 2010

Big Congrats on your Grand Prize Winner, Kara!!! :) #8763525

Cathy Stancil July 14, 2010

Congrats, Kara! Beautifully done! ;O) #8763530

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 14, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Kara on your Grand Prize Win!!! #8763550

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 14, 2010

Big congrats, well done!!! #8763606

Debra R. Harder July 14, 2010

WTG, Kara!! Huge congratulations on your AWESOME GRAND PRIZE WINNER!! Deb #8763621

Ken Smith level-classic July 14, 2010

Whoo hoooo, Kara...Awesome...and congrats to you!! #8763680

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 14, 2010

ABOUT TIME!!!!

HUGE and I mean HUGE congrats Kara, AWESOME image, well deserve of the GRAND PRIZE!!!! #8763698

Graham J. Weiss July 14, 2010

Congratulations Kara :)

Fantastic image, and beautiful treatment. #8763711

Susan Cliett July 14, 2010

Congratulations Kara! Much deserved win!! #8763824

Pamela Bosch level-classic July 14, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Kara! This is a well deserved win and an iconic image! The point of view tells a marvelous story. #8763832

Sam Britt July 14, 2010

Big Congrats on your grand prize winner, Kara!! #8763925

Kara L. Hendricks July 14, 2010

Thanks to each and every one of you...

I AM SMILING!!! #8763986

Deborah Sandidge July 14, 2010

Way to go, Kara! This is a HUGE accomplishment and much deserved honor. I'm very happy for you! You must be walking on air! :D Congratulations! #8764266

Merna L. Nobile July 14, 2010

BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for June, 2010. Merna #8764296

Chris Henning level-classic July 14, 2010

Huge congrats, Kara. This is fantastic!! #8764439

Laurence Saliba level-classic July 14, 2010

Beautiful!!! Congratulations Kara!!!! #8764462

Graeme yew Chow July 15, 2010

Big congratulations ! Kara. #8764532

Katarina Mansson July 15, 2010

HUGE congratulations Kara!!! #8764554

Naomi Weiser July 15, 2010

super congrats! #8764557

Mary K. Robison July 15, 2010

What a well-deserved Grand Prize Winner! CONGRATULATIONS to you, Kara! #8764653

Jack R. Perry July 15, 2010

CONGRATS! #8764794

Kara L. Hendricks July 15, 2010

Thank you all so much!!! #8765041

Karen Celella July 15, 2010

Huge congratulations for your terrific grand prize winner, Kara! #8765189

Tarun Bose July 15, 2010

Big congrats for your Grand prize winner, Kara. #8765780

Michelle L. Frick July 15, 2010

WTG Kara!!! Beautiful GP winner!!! Congratulations! #8765910

Kara L. Hendricks July 15, 2010

THANKS so much!!!!! #8766031

Phyllis H. Burchett July 15, 2010

FANtastic!! HUGE Congrats on this awesome GRAND Prize Winner Kara!! #8766413

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 15, 2010

There's nothing left to say LOL Congratulations, Kara, for snagging the big one with this terrific capture -- well conceived and executed. Way to go! #8766737

Denny E. Barnes level-classic July 15, 2010

Big Congratulations, Kara on your fantastic Grand Prize win!! WTG!! #8766907

Sharon Sawyer July 15, 2010

Kara, HUGE congratulations on your brilliant and well deserved Grand Prize Win!!! #8766928

Teri Klinger July 16, 2010

WOWWWW!!! congrats Kara!! I LOVE this image!!! awesome! #8767278

Linda Blair July 16, 2010

Congratulations on your awesome Grand Prize Win!!!!! #8767574

Charlotte LaBarbera July 16, 2010

Congratulations for being rewarded for doing something you love. It is tempting to shift your interest and focus to what you think the judges like and this image tells me that you can do both; pay attention to previous winners and follow your heart. #8767853

Kara L. Hendricks July 16, 2010

Thank you all so VERY MUCH!!! #8767966

Vickie J. Jenkins July 16, 2010

A great big congratulations for this amazing win! I just love the image. #8768123

Kara L. Hendricks July 16, 2010

Thank you! #8768204

Sharon Day July 16, 2010

BIG CONGRATULATIONS on Grand Prize, Kara!!! WTG!!! #8768260

Renee Doyle July 16, 2010

On the road at the moment but just wanted to pop in and say a HUGE congratulations to you Kara on this brilliant Grand Prize Winner!!!!!!! WTG :-) #8768628

Susan K. Snow July 16, 2010

Kara,
This has the compositional components, which Brenda Tharp taught in her class, Creative Visions. Add to that the tonality and extra creativity. This is an an awesome image and you have a well deserved grand prize winner. Congratulations! You should be very proud!!!! I am, of you. ~Bunny

#8769044

Kara L. Hendricks July 16, 2010

Thank you ladies...!!!! #8769065

David M. Montero July 17, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved grand prize! So well composed and treated. Outstanding job. #8769684

Kara L. Hendricks July 17, 2010

Thanks!!! #8770472

Toni Riggs July 18, 2010

Wonderful image! Love the tones used here. Congrats! #8771662

William C. Raco level-classic July 18, 2010

Outstanding photo, Kara
A wonderful choice for the Grand Prize
Congratulations! #8771847

Kara L. Hendricks July 18, 2010

Thanks so much!! #8771892

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic July 18, 2010

A BIG, BIG Congratulations on your wonderful Grand Prize winner Kara!!! #8772259

Ellen Hodges July 18, 2010

Huge congrats on a fabulous win, Kara!!! #8772523

Kate Jackson July 19, 2010

Congratulations on your classy Grand Prize Winnder Kara!!! #8773589

Barbara Socor July 19, 2010

Such a fine, fine image Kara....a genuine "Grand Prize Winner"! Congrats on your inventive and well-executed shot! #8773801

Susan M. Hembree July 19, 2010

And the GP goes to... YEAH, Kara! Wow! Wonderful! Congratulations! #8774582

Shawn Jennings July 22, 2010

Fantastic work, Kara! Congratulations on your win! #8780423

Kara L. Hendricks July 23, 2010

Thanks everyone!!! #8782219

Paula Showen July 27, 2010

Congratulations!!! Fantastic winning photo! #8790117

Kara L. Hendricks July 28, 2010

Thank you Paula!! #8790916

Jojie F. Alcantara August 05, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Kara. Your photo gives off a nostalgic warm feeling, not just because of the warm tones. Plus, the POV is tops. :-) #8808309

Kara L. Hendricks August 05, 2010

Thanks so much! #8808433

Raymond Pauly August 14, 2010

Wonderful winner here Kara! You must be so proud!! Big congratulations! #8834336

Stephanie Laird level-classic August 16, 2010

Kara I just saw this! Congratulations on such a wonderful image and win!!! Fantastic! #8838919

Kara L. Hendricks September 05, 2010

Thank you both so much!!! #8883016

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 13, 2010

Congratulations Kara on your Grand Prize Win, a bit late!


Dominick #8897214

Kara L. Hendricks September 13, 2010

Thank you Dominick!!! #8897650

Angie M. Davis October 10, 2010

Absolutely LOVE this, Kara! Congrats on the big win - very well deserved!!! #8958752

Kara L. Hendricks October 10, 2010

Thank you Angie!! #8958781

Lisa A. Car January 14, 2011

LOVE THIS!!! One of my favorites of yours for sure!! #9163280

Kara L. Hendricks January 14, 2011

Thanks Lisa!! #9163536

Julianne Bradford October 03, 2011

Congratulations Kara! Fabulous work well recognized :-) thanks again for all the inspiration #9713242

Kara L. Hendricks October 03, 2011

Thanks!! #9713483

Alton I. Vance September 07, 2019

Well done! #11775784

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