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Desolation

© Michelle Alton

Desolation

Uploaded: October 15, 2014 | Entered: October 15, 2014 06:36:54

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It was the 2012 Army/Navy football game. Moments from the end of the game, Army was on the verge of victory over their historic rival, Navy. It would have been a rare event. Within feet of the goal line, and a certain win, Army fumbled the ball into the hands of a Navy defender. Suddenly elation turned to disbelief and desolation.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 130.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 15, 2014

A gorgeous portrait -- and emotional moment. I love how the line/darkness of the fold of his cape. Adds a very interesting dimension. Love this, Michelle. Great series. #1591006

Monnie Ryan October 15, 2014

Clearly, he's struggling to hold it together. Well done! #11159253

Tiia Vissak October 15, 2014

a great portrait! #11159308

Gord MacEachern October 15, 2014

Wonderful capture here Michelle, it just reeks of emotion!!! Hope we get to see it again!! #11159311

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 15, 2014

Such a sweet find and capture Michelle, a fave for m girl! #11159343

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 15, 2014

Great portrait and interesting story. That's was to bad for them. #11159374

Robert R. Goodman October 15, 2014

Hi Michelle,Excellent portrait and story my friend.To bad for Army!!! #11159447

John Connolly October 15, 2014 1

Wonderful expression and detail in this fine portrait, Michelle! Your low POV works really well with this one! #11159621

Rony Sagy October 15, 2014

You managed to capture his stern facial expression that tells it all. A terrific portrait. #11159726

Mitch Spence level-classic October 15, 2014

Once again you've chosen such a perfect perspective, with power and deep feeling. #11159767

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 15, 2014

Love your perspective Michelle, he looks so stoic, yet so young. #11159775

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 15, 2014

So glad you told the story, Michelle. Wonderful timing and capture! #11159821

David Phalen October 15, 2014

A fabulous portrait of a young man who has just had his world collapse but can't show it! #11159837

Jeffrey R. Bange October 15, 2014

Outstanding capture and POV Michelle, the look on his face tells the whole story. In regard to your question about the zoo, I have a yearly membership and usually go about once a week for 3 to 4 hours. #11159961

Douglas Pignet October 16, 2014

very nice capture with great colors and lighting #11160030

Jill Odice level-classic October 16, 2014

You certainly captured his emotions really well Michelle! #11160318

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 18, 2014

Amazing timing and expression. I, too, am glad you told the story but his eye say many more to me. Innocence mixed with honor. Love it!! #11161867

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