Our team goalie bends to scoop up the ball despite an opposing player charging in and about to unleash. It is his attention on the ball and not the player that defines his natural courage. The photo is one of my experiments with radial blurs.
Hi Chris, I agree with Ashley on this one. I suppose a lot of people might not pay much attention to this one simply because they realize it is done with a Photoshop manipulation. But, this is a perfect application for the tool! It really is an exciting image, no matter what the process. Andre
Thank you Ashley, I too feel the effect heightens the intensity of the picture, but i am delighted to hear that was your impression as well; it is always nice to know you acheived what you set out to accomplish :)
I tend not to like this type of radial blur, but there are elements here that I really like. In this case, the blur really creates an intense atmosphere, that this play is happening really fast. The focal point on the goalie's face, showing his determination, really hilights what you were attempting to capture.
I think that this is a very appropriate use of this effect. Very well done.
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