bernie ess

I agree with many that it is a great captured shot. The way we perceive subjectively a high speed action scene like this is certainly not "sharp" or clear. A perfect frozen scene easily gets static or even boring.

I can only shake my head about how ridiculous people can get when it comes to sharpness. I don't care what stock agency people say or think, as they have to follow the (mostly boring) mainstream taste that pleases the average reader of magazine ads.

One great and rather famous fashion photographer (M. Sokolsky) once said: "Do you know one great photo that is tack sharp"? THis may be exagerated, but not less true. Looking at the work of many of 20th century masters of photography I see many shots that are technically not perfect - if the atmosphere and the feeling is right, noone cares for a lack of sharpness - except the "photo website experts" on these kinds of boards. And when I look at some of their submissions, all I see is static boredom, not one soul being in their pics.

regards and congrats on the great capture again.

Bernie

Wow - what a strong, unique capture. Composition, the right moment, the simplicity, everything is there, and perfect for b&w as well! What a photo.

Bernhard

Without many words: a beautiful, well balanced composition... very well captured !

greetings Bernhard