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"Hawks swoop on Magpies in a Thriller at the MCG : Malthouse Sacked"
1st Place"Hawks swoop on Magpies in a Thriller at the MCG : Malthouse Sacked"
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Challenge: Photojournalism IV (Minimal Editing I*)
Camera: Nikon D300s
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm F/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: The Melbourne Cricket Ground
Date: Aug 28, 2010
Galleries: Sports, Action
Date Uploaded: Aug 31, 2010

 WOW! I NEVER in a million years expected a Blue for this. A lowish score and some great shots from others. Thank you so much. had a bit of a busy year and haven't been as active. So this is a real blessing.

The image wasn't my best in that series of shots, but it was the best that I could use with minimal editing. the sun was a little bit strong so the shots needed some levels adjustment.

AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S COOL? I wanted to be a sports photographer growing up!

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 58
Avg (all users): 6.6383
Avg (commenters): 7.0833
Avg (participants): 6.0000
Avg (non-participants): 6.7500
Views since voting: 3931
Views during voting: 338
Votes: 188
Comments: 25
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 09/13/2010 09:42:36 AM
Stunning shot, Enzo. Great shop action. Many congrats on your Blue!
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 09/11/2010 03:06:55 PM
Congrats, Enzo!!
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 09/10/2010 07:56:13 AM
Congratulations on your blue! you are a great reporter!
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 09/09/2010 10:58:17 AM
Congrats on a blue!!
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 09/09/2010 09:10:41 AM
Congrats on the winner.
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 09/09/2010 03:09:49 AM
super shot Enzo!!! Love the b&w treatment. Congrats on the blue man , only just noticed your win. Have been so busy lately.
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 09/08/2010 03:16:42 AM
Knew this would be yours Enzo...congrats on the Blue

Hawks gone.... Magpies still there

Go the Swans - can you tell I'm from Sydney :)
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 09/08/2010 03:14:20 AM
Big congrats on your BLUE!! Great action capture!!
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 09/08/2010 12:39:41 AM
Magnificent Enzo. 10/10 for the title alone :)
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 09/08/2010 12:35:56 AM
Congratulations on your blue. I'd say you got your money's worth out of that match, eh? Two top-20s. Great photo(s).
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 09/07/2010 10:23:41 PM
YES! congratulations!
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 09/07/2010 08:37:34 PM
Congratulations Enzo. I thought this was probably yours.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/06/2010 07:39:46 PM
Next day's headline: "Malthouse to coach Bombers"
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 09/05/2010 09:18:08 PM
Tactics! Mick will be riding the boys' shoulders on grand final day. Great shot btw. 9
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 09/05/2010 02:27:29 PM
Great shot, and fits the topic
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 09/04/2010 07:02:22 PM
excellent work!
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 09/03/2010 01:38:49 PM
Where's the ball? Without it, we just have a bunch of guys jumping and standing around.
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 09/03/2010 09:19:11 AM
Indtast din kommentar her , og derefter afgive din stemme ...
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 09/02/2010 04:46:11 PM
It looks like you had great access! Tip: the first thing I learned on day one of sports photography class is that you should always strive to get the ball in the picture. You're 1/5 of the way there :)
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 09/01/2010 06:07:48 PM
Like the composition, but for me there are two things:
1. I think it should be in colour - at the moment, the players are really indistinct (I'm saying this with no idea what it looks like in colour, though)
2. The horizon should be straightened to balance the feel of the photo.

Good luck!
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 09/01/2010 11:48:06 AM
bet you wish you could fix the slight tilt. Nice capture, would've been spectacular with the ball in the shot.
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 09/01/2010 11:33:21 AM
Incredible photo and detail and expressions on their faces. It would be a 10 if the top wasn't cut off there!
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 09/01/2010 10:21:52 AM
brilliant shot! great stop of action! I hope to one day be able to capture a moment in sports like this! 9!~
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 09/01/2010 08:20:37 AM
Great!!
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 09/01/2010 12:41:11 AM
Semms like color woulda been mo betta. Still lots to like about this.
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