Ronald Davis  


I’m an Individual. You Can’t Fool Me. by Ronald Davis

December 2021 - I’m an Individual. You Can’t Fool Me.

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Title? I’m an Individual. You Can’t Fool Me.

Another Australian Rules Football photo, this time from a suburban ladies competition. I like this photo for the young lady, who is the central figure kicking a “check side punt kick.” She is the embodiment of alternative femininity. No Hollywood models in this game, just hard core hard hitting action. If she was male, the marketing people would have a field day promoting her and the game. Even the young lady who is about to tackle seems to be thinking twice, “Um should I, or shouldn't I.”

On the technical side she is kicking a very difficult checkside punt kick of the inside of her boot to send the ball across her body which did result in a goal. Photo perhaps a little close to the action and loose arms to the left?

Camera and Lens: Canon 70D, Sigma 150-500mm taken at 150mm
Settings: 1/1000 F8
Processing: Little cropping, Auto Adjust Lightroom.


This round’s discussion is now closed!
5 comments posted




Hans-Werner Griepentrog   Hans-Werner Griepentrog
Hi Ron, wow you caught the right moment, the ball is still on the foot of the lady in blue before the shot and the lady in the red jersey actually seems to consider whether she should intervene.   Posted: 12/02/2021 03:55:37



Gerald Emmerich Jr   Gerald Emmerich Jr
I agree with your editorial comments about how marketing directors, and perhaps even judges, might react to your image. The subject is intimidating.
You've caught the action nicely, and the colors are good. And I like the hands on the left side of the frame. I'm "on the fence" about cutting off the legs -- your crop really helps focus on the facial expressions.
I've taken a shot at improvements. As shown in the image below, I cropped just a bit off the top to remove the angled relatively bright roof line. Then I used the burn tool to tone down the bright areas in the upper left part of the frame.
  Posted: 12/02/2021 11:34:58
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Hans-Werner Griepentrog   Hans-Werner Griepentrog
Hi Gerald, yes I like your crop better too, you cut off the distracting elements at the top of the image like this.   Posted: 12/02/2021 15:53:10



Dr Isaac Vaisman   Dr Isaac Vaisman
Ronald, the face expression of the player kicking the ball is telling me stay away. Great timing with the ball captured still in contact with the leg. I also like the face expression of the other players. One thing is for sure, these girls will kick anybody's a..s. I am not sure of the benefits of the amputated arms entering the frame.   Posted: 12/02/2021 14:37:08



Bruce Benson   Bruce Benson
Ronald, I would not want to run into here in a dark alley. I do like the tighter crop. You caught the peak action with great expressions on the players. Just what I look for in a good sports image. Well done, Bruce   Posted: 12/26/2021 20:30:14