Sad Realization

© Michelle Alton

Sad Realization

Uploaded: June 27, 2012 04:14:30

Description


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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

Comments

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 level-deluxe June 27, 2012

You really got wonderful candid shots at this event ... they show such emotion! #10202234

Jack Gaskin June 27, 2012

Nice Candid
Sport is a MINOR act in the Play of Life but it does teach you about Success & Failure & dealing w/each.
I think those who participate w/their ALL in a sport through HS & even more so into College are better prepared to face the challenges of the every day as Adults.

Jack #10202253

Ken Smith level-classic June 27, 2012

Agree with Jack...nice job on this series, Michelle! #10202265

Danny B. Head June 27, 2012

Great capture of his emotions! #10202347

Mike Clime June 27, 2012

Nice capture and great tones, Michelle! Looks like he is getting ready to let one go. #10202733

Carol L. Fowler June 27, 2012

That's what they say- don't always focus on the winners. And this is why!! #10203255

Barbara Waldoch June 27, 2012

Excellent, Michelle! #10203289

Neal D. Hatcher June 27, 2012

Fantastic capture of life #10203458

Ellen Hodges June 27, 2012

Another FANTASTIC capture, Michelle!!! #10203492

Susan D. Royce level-classic June 27, 2012

Nice isolation - great subject! #10203517

Ann Coates level-classic June 27, 2012

You have got to really feel for him. Great shot with superb tones which add to the emotion of the day. #10203571

Rona 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! #10203663

Jeffrey R. Bange June 28, 2012

Great B&W presentation Michelle, the expression on the young mans face tells the whole story. #10205215

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 29, 2012

I think capturing emotion is so important in photography. You nailed it here Michelle. #10206736

Emile Abbott level-deluxe 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. #10215404

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