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The Volley

© Dolores Neilson

The Volley

Uploaded: June 29, 2003

Description

Nikkor 50m 1.8 AF-D-f:3.3, 1-1500/sec, ISO100, handheld, warming polarizer

After all the rain we've experienced in the Northeast, it was great to see people enjoying summer activities!

Comments

Betsy Drew June 29, 2003

This is gorgeous, Dolores. How many shots did you take to try and get the ball just over the net? #42867

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Good morning, Betsy! Thank you for taking time to comment on my image! How sweet of you! I took 13 shots and kept 2! Most of the undesirables were shot in the sun and had too much flare...sigh. Happy day! #128815

June Marie Sobrito May 26, 2019

Great work, Dolores! I love this! Enjoy the sun! #128817

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

Good job, great action!! #128824

William C. Raco level-classic May 26, 2019

Excellent exposure, Dolores. You were able to cature just enough light on the people that they aren't complete silhouettes.

The dust being kicked up adds to the motion of the game. The low angle places the net perfectly as the ball stands alone above it. Even the sky looks great. I'll look for this one on the winner's stand. #128833

Juliane Morris-Lusk May 26, 2019

Wow! This is a wonderful shot! So much of the work is perfect: colors, composition, body placement (as if you had control!), lines of the net, just great! Good luck with this one! #128843

Shirley L. Carpenter May 26, 2019

What a great capture Dolores........Love this image....... #128852

Gordon J. Evans May 26, 2019

A difficult shot captured very well! Nicely done! #128898

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Good morning, my NY photo buddy! Thank you, dear one! Means alot to me you like it...I know your standards are high because of the quality of your own work. THank you so much!!

Hi Carolyn! THanks so much!! You are very kind to take time to comment! I appreciate it!!

bill...Your words of praise are gold. Thank you for elevating my work to potential winner....I am very fortunate to receive your kindness. THank you for being so sweet!! Happy Sunday!


I am honored to receive your complimentary post, Juliane!! What nice words for me this morning. It will make my day!! I am thankful for your time! Happy day!

HI Shirley! THank you so much for including me in your round of comments this morning! Appreciate it immensely!!

Good morning, Gordon!! Thank you for understanding the difficulty!! Flare was one of the challenges... and capturing the ball over the net!! I am fortunate to be the recipient of your kindness today. Thank you!! #128936

Roseann E. Dreasher May 26, 2019

Ditto to all the above...just perfect! #128940

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Roseann...I am privileged that you have taken time to comment on my work! Thank you for including me in your round of compliments! #128951

Nancy L. Ferrell May 26, 2019

wonderful wonderful wonderful...
color, lighting, subjects...
got a winner here #128978

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

I am deeply honored you have praised this shot and elevated it to winner potential status! Thank you for your kind thoughts and efforts, Nancy!! And for your positive remark!! #129017

Oksana Oksamit May 26, 2019

I am deeply honored to see it... I love this shot, Dolores! #129059

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

I hate it when I run late and everyone has already used all the good words but this is very special, Dolores. The arrangement is so good I thought you might have posed the players until I read all the above comments. Great over all color/tone, position of the ball and best of all the spray of sand kicked up by the players. We'll see this one in the finals! #129119

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 26, 2019

Dolores, Everyone above has covered the greatness in this image. Just wanted to give you one more positve plug... Absolutely fantastic shot! Jeff #129192

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hello Oksana!! Thank you!! I appreciate the kind gesture! And your time!

Hi Murry! Thanks for the smile. (Using the "good" words??) You're too funny!!

Nope, absolutely no posing...shot as is. I started shooting kids on the swings and noticed the volleyball game nearby...it took me a sec to realize that I might get a decent shot because of a simple background...if I am patient long enough.

All I had to do was keep my camera out of the sun with this lens and patiently wait for my lucky break!

Jeff...I am indeed honored that you would be inspired enough to "stop by" and add your positive notes! THank you so much for another shot in the arm!! It means a whole lot to me! #129309

Colette M. Metcalf May 26, 2019

This is just one great shot, Doloris!! #129397

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

A big huge thanks for complimenting this shot, Colette! It delights me you think so! STay well! #129443

Susana Matos May 26, 2019

with my little vocabulary in english I was wondering what could I say in a different way that would result on the same all above said!!!!!!!
I think we have a winner and surely one of those photos that are a pleasure for our eyes. Cheers, Su; POrtugal #129578

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

What timing here, Dolores! Simply wonnnnnnderfullllllll! :) #129586

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hello Sweet Susana! To speak and write two languages is an indication of intelligence, Susana...don't be ashamed of your limited English vocabulary. How many of us know Portuguese?? How fortunate that you know TWO languages (maybe even three?)!!

I thank for commenting so beautifully on this image, Susana! Considering it is a bit more difficult in English since Portuguese is your primary language. You give more than the rest of us because of this! Thank you for such unselfish efforts!

Hi Kathleen! I am so appreciative that you've graced my image with your kind remarks! They always mean alot to me! It's so nice to have summer for shooting!! #129680

Barbara K. Breitsameter May 26, 2019

Fantastic! Truly outstanding Dolores. Especially amazed that this was taken hand held. #130017

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi again, Barbara~ !! Gee...I get two comments from you today!! THANK YOU so much!! I feel so honored that you've taken time to comment...twice! Yes...blur was not a problem hand holding the camera...not at 1-1500/sec! I believe that is the fastest speed I'm shot with since I've had this camera. THank you so much! #130043

Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019

Great action shot, Dolores. Love the silhouette. Great lighting, action,composition, everything! What's not to like??? Great photo.
Judy #130762

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Greetings, Judy! THank you so much!! You know how few days we've had that were actually sunny and nice...well, we did have that HEATWAVE last 6-7 days. This was taken during that heatwave...it seemed like EVERYONE was at the beach! Sometimes, you just never know where your photo ops are. Thanks again so much!! #130864

lyn winans July 10, 2003

Hi Dolores,

I'm not a "techie" type .... I just plain think that this shot is great !!!
lyn #139316

Dolores Neilson July 10, 2003

Hi Lyn! THank you for spending some time commenting! I appreciate your generous comment! So delighted this appeals to you! Happy day! #139539

Gary H. Minish level-classic July 27, 2003

Fantastic silhouette shot, Dolores! As many have mentioned above, it has all the right components to be a winner. I'll just go ahead and congratulate you right now :-) #151407

Dolores Neilson July 27, 2003

Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that the new BP notifications in my inbox folder are because you've been in my gallery again?? You're very thoughtful and generous, GAry! Thank you for your kindness and generosity! And many thanks for your confidence in this image! #151413

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 28, 2003

Somehow I guess I missed this one last month! But, it's great, and thought I'd just let you know that!! #152111

Roseann E. Dreasher July 28, 2003

I think the judges missed it too!! Really should have won... #152138

Kathleen R. Struckle August 10, 2003

Dolorus, Great Photo. I love it. Just great. Kathy S. #162386

Dolores Neilson August 10, 2003

Oh my...Claudia and Roseann!! I am so sorry I missed responding somehow! Gee...you were so kind and I havent' even acknowledged it. Though we were on vacation those days you posted. I am immensely thankful that even though it didnt' make finalist, you still think it deserved it! I appreciate that immensely! Thank you so very much Claudia and Roseann!

HI Kathleen! THank you for posting your very sweet note. If you hadn't posted, I would have missed seeing Claudia's and Roseann's post! You're very generous to take the time to comment on my image...I'm sure your days are busy like everyone else's! In gratitude... #162395

Kathleen R. Struckle August 11, 2003

Dolores, Again I can't express enough how great I think this shot is.This photo should have won. I submit one everyday. I know that I will never win. Next to these very talented people. But I think it's fun to do anyway. Mostly I like to get to chat with the other people. I glad the people in the photo were having fun, because our summer has been the pits. Thats all it does is rain.A photographerworst nightmare. Kathy S. #163199

Dolores Neilson August 11, 2003

Hello Kathleen! That brings much comfort! THank you for your continued confidence in this shot! Means so much to me...

Don't say you will never win...every time you shoot, you increase and improve your skills!! No one starts out winning you know! You have potential like every one else! Yes, these players were having a ball! (Pardon the pun) I shot it end of June when we had 2-3 days of good weather..and haven't had any good weather since! YUK, YUK, YUK! Always a treat to hear from you, Kathleen! THanks again! #163204


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