A tough decision whether to submit this or not. Alex Zanardi is one of the most extraordinary people I know of ... but how many people know his story?
Nearly 3 years ago I watched the live CART broadcast in horror as his car was utterly destroyed in the worst crash I have, and hopefully will ever see.
Sorry this placed so low, I just dont think most people knew his story, and what he has gone through. Fantastic photo, and its remarkable he has raced after the horrible accident.
I wish I knew who this was (not a sports fan - but it looks like he may be a raecar person by the colours and collar he's wearing. However, I know extraordinary is very subjective and I think this is well shot. I almost wonder if a bit more of the person's outfit showed up - to show the sport he plays - would add a bit more to the image and the wow factor. However, I really like it (and don't mind me - I really don't know any sports heros at all and I know that's a rarity - 9
Mr. Zanardi himself is extraordinary but I do not find this photograph, on its own merits, to be extraordinary. I feel there is a fine line between the subject itself carrying the weight of the challenge requirements vs the photo as a whole meaning both the subject itself and the way it was photographed. You did, however, do an excellent job of capturing Mr. Zanardi with attention to details such as focus and composition.
I hope people know who your photo is of, maybe they will, or maybe not...but I give it a 10. Its a fantastic shot that looks like an interview and photo from the pits pasted from a magazine article.
If this had been for the portrait challenge, it would have been my top pick! For this challenge, I don't know who Zanardi is so I don't see anything extraordinary here (except an extraordinary good portrait :-)
Wish I knew who this was so that I would agree how extraordinary he is, but without knowing him, all I can say is good picture, although his face does seem to be a little darker than I would want.
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