Celebrations

I had been hoping for pictures of joy in this “Celebration” contest and here I have sheer exhilaration. Perhaps they have excelled themselves and have just become victors over a long-term rival? Whatever their achievement, the photographer has captured a moment of undoubted celebration.

This is such a remarkable image that I had to stop and study it some more. It was only then that I came to realise the significance of the occasion and place it into my top ten. You have managed to place yourself in an excellent position to capture this explosive moment and such good planning paid off!

Three girls, in ‘team’ hats, out for a good time. The photographer has captured this magic moment well, and probably much better than the one they caught on their cell-phone. Their genuine smiles are delightful. Whether it is the atmosphere of the festival or for something else does not matter.

A wonderful capture of that fleeting moment of simultaneous elation, as the team learn of their success. I can hear the coach shouting, “Yes!” and the glee on the faces of the team suggest that they have excelled themselves, if not won a medal. Shots like this don't come often. Well done for being in the right place and pressing the shutter at the right time!

How to be eight again! A simple shot, focused on the eight candles telling us what this is all about. After studying the flames, the child in the background reveals itself and you begin to realise exactly what’s about to happen next…

I usually skip an untitled photo but this one made me stop and study it more. A title could have told me what had just happened, however good the picture. Here we have an amusing occasion, whereby I assume the team have jumped upon their winning goal scorer. Headgear is scattered around this untidy heap and I’m left hoping that all players survived such celebration. (- Or perhaps they were “thanking” the opposition’s goalie for letting their shot through?-)