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Challenge: Decisions (Basic Editing III)
Collection: People
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Date: May 29, 2005
Galleries: Sports, Action
Date Uploaded: May 30, 2005

 Brian Roberts of the Baltimore Orioles attempts to steal home and is tagged out attempting to return to 3rd base.
Taken from the upper Reserve section with the canon 75-300 telephoto. Cropped, sharpened, increased contrast, adusted saturation.

Statistics
Place: 38 out of 275
Avg (all users): 5.6379
Avg (commenters): 8.4444
Avg (participants): 5.3922
Avg (non-participants): 5.7638
Views since voting: 1051
Views during voting: 445
Votes: 301
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0

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Nikon Coolpix 3100
 06/07/2005 10:46:06 PM
Excellent action shot, and good take on the challenge. Well focused also, he must've been really concentrating on what was happening to get the shot.
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Sony DSC-S85
 06/04/2005 10:41:18 AM
Nice Image. I like the point of view.....(above ground level) of the shot. Very different from most sports photos.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 06/02/2005 05:38:15 PM
Oh, this is AWESOME!! You really have amazing sharpness and focus for stopping that action so well. I love this!!!
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 06/02/2005 12:56:53 AM
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. Nice pic.
Canon EOS-20D
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Canon
 06/02/2005 12:41:30 AM
I'm not crazy about sports shots, but I love this photo. The converging angled lines (in the clay and the grass) are a great element. You caught the perfect moment and of course it fits the theme perfectly. He's regretting his decision right at that moment. In my top 3 for sure.
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Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Olympus 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED Zuiko Digital
 06/01/2005 08:11:42 PM
Great shot! The catcher's right leg looks really weird!
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 06/01/2005 04:56:35 PM
Brian Roberts tried to steal home? Yep, bad decision - great capture. A day game? Couldn't tell you to change the crop - think its well done. So are the colors. Since you captured a decision (albeit a bad one ;))being made I am awarding 2 extra points - 10 from me!
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 06/01/2005 02:38:25 PM
I think this is one of the best sports shots I've seen (certainly on here). VERY well done - nice catch. (pun intended) (10).
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Minolta DiMAGE A2
 06/01/2005 01:55:19 PM
Very nice, Crisp Clear and fun photo!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 06/01/2005 02:19:14 AM
great catch, clear, contrast and feeling of action.
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