The Line

Uploaded: November 17, 2007

Description

I'm all out of new stuff and haven't had time to shoot lately...this one is a snapshot from the summer of my son's football team - my husband wanted me to post it ;)

Exif: Exposure Time: 1/400, Flash: 0, ISO: 100, Camera Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Melissa Olsen November 17, 2007

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Shahn Torontow

member since: 8/4/2007

Very good proportions Melissa, super choices all around, excellent shot.
Shahn
11/13/2007 9:24:01 PM #789041

Liz blahh November 17, 2007

This could be a magazine cover! Great image, love the black & white. #5088100

Amanda Chapman November 17, 2007

THIS IS GREAT!!!!
Glad you listened to your hubby :)
Very cool Melissa...very cool! #5088175

Jennifer L. Alder November 17, 2007

FANTASTIC depth and values, Mel! What a COOL image- so well done
:) #5088265

Melissa Olsen November 17, 2007

Thanks ladies :) #5088284

cheryl m. phillips November 18, 2007

LOVE the angle! Check out the depth! WOW Melissa! Great image!!
~cheryl #5090815

Jennifer L. Taranto November 18, 2007

Glad you posted it!!! Awesome pov & comp!!! Great b&w tones!! #5090833

Emily E. Bem November 18, 2007

WOW! There is something VERY Norman Rockwell here! Excellent FEEL and crop! Love the energy ! :))))))))))))

Your honey has a GOOD eye! #5092631

Jennifer L. Alder November 19, 2007

: )))))) #5097108

Ron Evans November 21, 2007

Not only do I agree with everyone else's comments but I must say that this is my favorite team portrait I've every seen. Not only is the perspective original but the entire composition still allows you to "feel" the essence of a football team. I love it!
#5107460

Ron Evans November 21, 2007

Not only do I agree with everyone else's comments but I must say that this is my favorite team portrait I've ever seen. Not only is the perspective original but the entire composition still allows you to "feel" the essence of a football team. I love it!
#5107462

Joan Kocak November 28, 2007

what a great shot Melissa, unique pov, just wonderful~ #5144430

December 07, 2007

This is perfect! Love the angle on this and the b/w brings out all those beautiful faces one by one. Nice work. #5178281

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 08, 2007

Fabulous perspective and pov!
Really an uplifting image!
--Lisa #5182878

Erin Tyler December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist! #5228451

Jennifer L. Alder December 19, 2007

OH YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU Sooooo deserve this
Hugest congrats come from me, Mel
:) #5229440

Linda L. Ruiz December 19, 2007

Your husband was so right to post this one. Excellent and congrats #5230077

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

This is so cool, a nicely presented image!! I love it!! Congratulations! #5231020

Susan M. Campbell December 20, 2007

A winner for sure....congrats! #5234403

Joan Kocak December 21, 2007

Melissa CONGRATS on ALL your finalists (I lost count!!!) your work is amazing! #5239665

Holly Hitchcock December 30, 2007

FABULOUS!!!! Love the comp and contrast! #5270095

Terrill Province January 21, 2008

OUTSTANDING FINALIST!!! I love football photos and this one has it all. It's just so original, which isn't easy to do and I love the B&W. This is a huge favorite for me ~ CONGRATULATIONS!!! #5372913

Scott A. McDaniel April 13, 2008

Melissa, this is awesome! #5783236

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