So my question is - how would this have done without the added blur? Not in the spirit of the site in my view, since I feel that this is the key element of your shot (see the comments).
Nice shot - apart from what looks like some bizarre artificial motion blur. It seems as if his arms the ball and club are all moving in one lateral 90 degree direction while his head is pin sharp. Were you using an ND filter or is it PS? I dunno but I get the feeling that this would have looked better as stopped motion. Would like to see the original as you'd have a great capture of the great man here.
Nice seats! Good sports shot, but almost too shallow on the DOF. I think the lack of focus on the arms is a bit of a problem. It may not be the intent-but this ends up feeling less like a natural camera effect and more like overly post processed. Regardless- and excellent photojournalism style shot. 8
Great shot. You captured the intensity of the golfer in mid swing perfectly. Your use of DOF and slower shutter speed for motion is wonderful and draws the viewer right to intense face. Btw, how did you get Tiger to pose for you? LOL Top three pick from me.
highlights are blown out, especially on his shoulders, hard for me to think of golf as extreme; am I supposed to score this higher because I recognize the face? Does that make it a better photograph?
ahhhhh, i like this picture so much. I considered doing a golf shot, but now I am glad i did not, because it would have never compared to this professional quality shot. you must have artificially blurred much of it right? I am very jealous of your experience. history really.
Did you go to the Masters? Lucky, lucky! This must have been taken during a practice round; it is striking and intense. I like seeing the ball flight and his expression as he completes the swing..the blurring of the crowd enhances this shot; as does the motion blur...9
Oh you LUCKY!!!!!!!! Jeeeeeeez. You should get a 1 just because of the jealous factor in you getting to get this shot instead of me!!! (JUST kidding!!!) This is truly aMAZING! I am in awe that you were close enough to get this shot, and get it so expertly! The ball in mid-air just blows me away! Easy 10! If they had 12, I'd give it that!!! It looks like it could be on a magazine cover!!
Great capture! You have cought the movement in the action and at the same time a clear sharpness of his face which is full of great expression. Brilliant!
Lucky! :-) This is a brilliant shot that really draws the focus right onto Tiger's face. My only critique is that it's a bit too bright, so it would look better with slightly deeper tones. Other than that, this is a great action capture with outstanding composition.
When i hear about extreme action, Tiger woods and golf is not the first thing that come in my mind;)
Non the less.... Very good stock photo! I like your pick of focus.
Yes a master he is, Congrats to Tiger ! and congrats to you on such a professional looking photo ! great combo of action blur and steady on the face. 10
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