Pass Ball

Is the first baseman a distraction? The action was behind the plate

for the split second before the runner advanced to second.

Thoughts/suggestions?

the pitcher got the ball already?:)

nice shot..

ilker

This is a great moment and the look on the boys face is gold! I don't think that the firstbasman does anything but provide more context to the photo. Nice.

A good shot. I would have liked to have seen the ball in the shot. Good action. 6/6

need the ball.

I think that the whole shot is well composed (even without the ball). To someone who knows baseball the shot tells the whole story - a passed ball and the runner at 1st is taking off for 2nd base.

I would have loved to have the ball in the shot as well but the catcher's (and the runner's) reaction was a little slow...so to get the ball...all I get is the back of the catcher's head. Sorry

thomas, its hard to get a shot with all the elements in the real world. i like this alot for the colorfulness and the catchers expression of concern, the mask being flipped off, the batter's moment of confusion, and the great clarity of the shot. as a baseball fan, its apparent a ball has been misplaced. thinking about it, having the ball would help, but, it would also improve the story line to have the pitcher or a baserunner in motion somewhere in the background. having said all this, i think its a very good shot as is. io wouldn't have commented otherwise. was moving quickly though last night, and didn't say the rest of my reaction at the time.

Thank you for your words, Ben. So often people will rate a photo but make no comment on their likes or dislikes. I really appreciate it when people take the time to comment.