Bernard Hopkins February 2013

© Michelle Alton

Bernard Hopkins  February 2013

Uploaded: March 02, 2015 | Entered: March 02, 2015 14:07:15

Description

This was shot during a press conference at the Philadelphia gym where this hometown hero trains. He was just two months away from becoming the oldest boxer ever to win a world championship at age 49. Here he is demonstrating one of his training routines. Bernard was to lose his next bout in November 2014. There are no further matches yet scheduled.
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This is "painted" using TOPAZ Impression.

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 78.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jeff Sielski March 02, 2015

Great capture Michelle!! #1609374

Micky Cleveland level-classic March 02, 2015

Excellent Michelle!!! #11258383

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 02, 2015

Wonderful perspective and mood, Michelle! I really like the effects, too. #11258434

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 02, 2015

A wonderful action shot, Michelle! #11258472

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 02, 2015

Great shot & timing of the man in action. Like the look of concentration & determination, Michelle. An incredible athlete.
#11258546

John Connolly March 03, 2015

A wonderful image of this remarkable sportsman Michelle! What a great shot! #11258981

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 11, 2015

Powerful action capture, Michelle #11263968

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