Is this a cheesy baseball shot?

[jaymrobinson]

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/82908260/original.jpg

Comments and criticism appreciated.

[Apollo11]

I always love shots like this---sports with no action. It is a character study, and a good one in that he is not happy with the last play and now he is summoning himself to do better.

[Travisj]

I like it, I think it looks great. Nice job.

[asysin2leads]

I like the shot, but maybe just a little tighter crop. Not much, because I get why you left so much space in front of him. But I really like this shot. It has character.

[mattolson]

I really like this shot. Brings back an old feel. Great work.

[DaveL]

If that's cheesy, then call me Mayor Mc Cheese ;)
It's part of the beauty of baseball...

[kenyc]

I like it, don't think it's cheesy.

KAC

[MJPhotos24]

Seen it done so many times I don't like or dislike it, just indifferent really. I think it's good for telling a story, like he just gave up a walk off HR or something.

[Shasta]

Why would you say cheesy? I think its great.

[Navydave1974]

I like it. I was a pitcher in college and this really brings up memories. Several times after either walking a batter or getting one taken over the fence, I would find myself feeling alone and responsible to the team. Great picture from someone who has been there.

[jaymrobinson]

Thank you for the replies everybody. I was afraid it might seem to everyone a little overdone or something, but I'm glad to see the positive comments. Appreciate it.

[metalman1010]

I like your shot of the pitcher.

I would imagine this was after giving up a home run?

I agree with Apollo11 there are so many times in sports where shots that are devoid of action still portray emotion.

Like after a team loses...

Ross

[boufa]

I like it also, I look at it and expect to see some famous old time player... but then the suddle effects come through...

"Wait, thats not a famous ball player, it's a kid, and it is an all dirt muncipal looking field... " says to me that the pain of failure doesn't rely on a big dollar salary, or 40,000 fans.

Nice shot, deeper than I think you even realized.

[jaymrobinson]

Yes, I think this was after giving up a couple runs, but he pulled himself together and they won 4-2.

[JonMoss]

Love the shot, has some real nostalgia to it :)

[Shinigami052]

I love the shot! I feel this pain just looking at the picture (prob b/c I know the feeling...).

ii ne!

[3Turner]

I think this shot works....nothing cheesy about it. I think that his expression is one of disgust like if he just gave up the winning run or lost the game.

[turbo212003]

no, it's a awesome picture

[LeesaB]

CHeesy, no way...emotion caught on film YES>..