Futbol in the Jardin de Luxembourg

... this boy was head and shoulders above his playmates in ball skills. Even the older kids

could only watch him in awe and admiration. At one point he had five or six consecutive

touches with different parts of his body, broke free and made a goal. His long hair was

constantly flopping in the wind and movement and he seldom lost concentration. In his

mind, it was the World Cup.

After reading the full description of the match this talented young man performed in,I am anxious to watch the video!

Many thanks for your wishes on Christmas.

PS:The day before yesterday I hiked 300metres to the old 14th century church in Monemvassia,Peloponnese,I've posted some time ago.It was closed and it won't be left open again because thieves have stolen the priceless icon of Madonna,a long time ago!

As you understand,all I was left with,was my VERY heavy tripod,and no interior shots!Tripod and photography are not allowed anymore in such churches,pity!

Best wishes for new year!

Dennis, you have frozen the great moment, gorgeous capture!!! and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2OO8_____BEST WISHES!!!

... Photis, it is such a shame about the ikon theft; it is the same thing in France where several of the Vierges Romanes have been stolen, the churches left locked and dark. It is such a violation. Usually, though, someone with a key will let you in if you ask. Maybe it is the same in Greece. Thanks for the note.

 

Richard, glad you liked the post. A little change of pace from Romanesque churches, eh?

Dennis, Here is my ZOMBIE AT HOME

See it if you have time, please!

PDE

Excellent capture Dennis. His focus on the ball is palpable and I kind of like the design on his shirt contrasting with the ball below. Have a wonderful 2008 and the best to you and your family.

... the circle on the sweatshirt (t-dyed, no less) and the soccer ball, nice catch there. I figured nobody would ever notice, just as I didn't until I saw the picture on the monitor. Not like John Crosley who sees most of this stuff in lens! Thanks for the comment, have a great New Year.

 

This was fun to post because it is so different than my normal stuff, and because PJ and I had such fun watching this kid go through his stuff.

 

Just like its fun seeing how far Pierre's HTML coding will go on in this comment list:)

It's different than your grand cathedrals, but no less grand a picture. I still see an archway, an aisle, and a sense of worship that is true of your other photos.

just checking to see what you've been up to and to send my best for the coming year. what a wonderful capture this is. mary

Fabulous capture!!

Great capture.

Dennis, nice and so different from your other work and good as well! children are children ... very nice catch of his concentration on the ball, and the competition with the figure behind him that is seen in part and still... good B/W, well composed with the surrounding of winter atmospher.

I agree with Pnina, so different from you other work and so good too. I like a lot this one. Beautiful the expression of the child and the sense of movement. I like the composition very much as well. Nice.

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and here I find a wonderful comment from you on this shot. This kid was amazing, watching him reminded me of how important sports were when I was a kid. I remember moving to France and playing futbol with the local kids. A goal would be scored and we'd all stop and share a cigarette (how adult we were at 13) and talk about the shot. It was an entry into a new world, and sports was the common language for us all.

Dennis, a great shot- his look of concentration, the action, the bikes in the background, the tones. A moment where the boy is giving 100%. I also love your story of this image. Cheers. Denise

Great shot. You got the life the action. BR Joerg

... this little guy is still one of my favorites. Someday I hope he becomes a star on AJ Auxerre, our favorite futbol team. Then I'll get him to sign a print of this shot :)

beautiful moment.

this action is very good represented and the b& W gives power to it.

Fortunately you have not photographed Italy to European 2008