Ball Sports

This photo showcases pure athleticism. Perfectly showing an athlete as he is about to dunk. Fantastic sharpness. Fantastic focus. Great touch on the black and white making the photo more dramatic. Incredible framing. A fantastic photo! Congrats on this shot!

The backdrop of a military aircraft mixed with a game of baseball by soldiers gives a glimpse a the lighter side of wartime life with sport being a key figure. The laughter of the soldier in the background showcases the enduring spirit of soldiers with the airplane reminding us that war is still there and can appear at any moment. Great composition in what is a might seem like a simple photo.

This photo showcases the sports is played by everyone. The use of black and white creates a more powerful image. Love the timing of the photo as the player is about to hit the tennis ball.

The framing could however be improved as the head of the second player is out of frame, and at the very least, quite tight.

This photo beautifully captures the intensity of American football. The photo captures the 3 athletes in full sharpness mid-air perfectly making for an excellent photograph.

If the framing was slightly better and had not resulted in the cropping of one of the boots, while showcasing a lot more empty space on the left side of the photo, it would have probably made the top 10. However it is understandable that it is hard to frame 3 subjects in such a fast moving sport with a 400mm lens.

While it's not as technical as some of the other shots I have seen while judging, it beautifully captures the essence of ball sports. Several children playing in mud, but with photo showcasing a hint of a football goal far in the background.

This photo could benefit from slightly better framing that showcased the full goal, but nevertheless, it highlights ball sports beautifully.

This photo captures the essence of sports. Shooting at a shutter speed that allows just to keep the subject in focus showcases the intensity and athleticism of tennis where things happen faster than we can often comprehend. It's a very beautifully composed shot in a sport that can be hard to compose.

The silhouettes of the players against the cloudy sky create a dramatic and powerful composition that creates a sense of mystery. Fantastic framing. And great timing. In theory it is a simple photo, but the silhouette mixed with the right weather and right framing make for a fantastic photo!

This photograph conveys exactly what the game of golf is meant to bring, which is peace. The photograph conveys a sense of escape and a desire to connect with the natural world. Beautiful composition, beautiful calming colours, taking on a partly cloudy day which results in just enough sunshine, without making the image too harsh which would otherwise kill the calmness that this photo provides.

This photo provides childhood nostalgia of playing ball sports. The framing of the shot doesn't directly showcase where the kids are playing highlighting the fact they could be playing anywhere, with the sun positioned at a level that lights up the photo in ways that might make us remember of our childhood. Would have liked to see a little bit more of one of the kids that just barely shows in the frame.

This photo perfectly captures the joy of football and ball sports. Showcasing a player celebrate in the rain after scoring a goal, taking in the moment. Perfect framed. At the right spot. At the right time. A truly stunning photo that makes you feel something!

This photo is a combination of several pieces that make it stand out as a whole. The silhouettes of the players against the vibrant orange light hitting the mountain with snow peaks showing create a powerful and memorable image, highlighting how beautiful the planet is while highlighting one of the best human inventions, which is the invention of sports.

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It's a beautifully captured image while lovely detail on the subject and the water itself as can be seen with the droplets being captured mid-air. The black and white choice on the image with the main light hitting the subject with the ball catches your attention right away.

However, it can be seen that the masking around the fingers could be improved which can be seen upon closer inspection. Had that not been an issue then this photo would have been in the top 3.

This photo defines what sports is all about beautifully in one image while brining back the essence of childhood back where the main purpose was to run after a ball. It showcases that football is everywhere in a way that every child can relate to regardless of where they come. This photograph is several things coming together all at once. From the perfect light from taking the photo at the right time of the day, to the composition, to the timing where a ball can be seen going into one of the goals while many other games unfold. A true masterpiece.

This photograph highlights the beautiful essence of sports, showing people of different ages, mostly playing without shoes, on the streets. The wide angle gives a great look at the environment meanwhile the framing captures what appears to be all the players.

This photograph is a clever and creative take on the classic juggling image. By shooting from directly overhead, the photographer has transformed the scene into an abstract and intriguing composition. The shadows cast by the juggler and the ball become the dominant feature, creating a dynamic and visually striking pattern on the ground, allowing for an appealing image, despite what otherwise would be quite simple.