Game Over

There is a story here. Do you know what it is?

Looks like he has an ID band on his wrist...did he just bail out of a running event/race?

Well, what's the story, Howard?

He reminds me of myself panting after I managed to get myself in a sitting position after I twisted my feet and knee a few weeks ago...

 

That or he's simply exhausted and got left behind by the others who are now sprinting up the steps as sort of desert after a 10 mile run?

Well composed. Nicely seen. I think it might be better if we could see his face, but I do like this shot as it is.

Howard: This is a wonderful capture. It looks like anguish by exhaustion to me. The crop itself is very powerful.

 

The one jarring note is the harsh light/tones. Especially the very high contrast shadows and light behind his legs. My eye keeps going to the highlights in that area because it seems almost as if there were wide halos there (although I know that's how the light actually was.

 

I tried a version that smoothed the midtones and blurred the leg shadows as well as cloned out several of the more distracting light outlines around his legs. It's attached as a rough illustration of what I mean, not what I think you want (or should want).

 

Great shot, though. I'd be proud to hang this one.

I see what you did, thanks. Actually, I struggled with the harsh contrast myself. In the end I decided the harsh contrast added to the intensity of the moment.

 

To all who commented. The young man injured his leg and was out on the sideline. He was, to say the least, quite upset. I think I caught him during an emotional moment of heartbreak.

Oh, that's too bad! (for him) Good capture for you! This is the same man from a previous shot, right?

That was my guess before I read all the comments. He looks very dejected and upset. I was thinking some kind of injury, although nothing is apparent. First thing I did was look for scrapes on his knees or arms, but didn't see anything. Your title also gives a strong clue. Nice one, Howard.

Correct, Lou Ann. He got up and started to dress when I made the other image. His team mates are the guys climbing the steps.

Thanks, Kim.

It illustrates,You leave nobody alone,and with Your good photographic capture,we all be part of it.touching human being.

Very nice tonal control and composition. I think you would've done well being a photojouralist photographing people. Well done, Howard.

you caught a sad human moment. Pnina

This is great! A HD classic to be sure. Game over.

Warren

Howard-Wonderful story, wonderful composition, detail, tonal range & light. Well seen & captured!

What lens were you using?

I used an old Canon 75 to 300MM.

Thanks Howard!

After reading all the comments and your answers, Howard, I think the human beings are the greatest subject for the photography.....

Nice legs ;D

 

sorry I couldnot resist to say this, good expression of the game is over. This is realy body language of physical struggle

 

Els

Wow.. I think that Els said it all :)

B:l;ana

The very picture of exhaustion. Great eye in catching it and shooting.

Nothing more to add; game over.

Game over , the end !