NCAA D-1 Softball Regional Action

2 photos from Austin, Tx regional D1 softball. Any thoughts?

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I don't like the crop on the second one, perhaps a vertical crop would be better. First one could be cropped tighter on the right side.

In each case, the photo was taken after the peak action.

Damadsetta wrote in post #12488196
I don't like the crop on the second one, perhaps a vertical crop would be better. First one could be cropped tighter on the right side.

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions! The second photo is what it is, no crop there, pretty much straight out of the camera. I will try you suggestion for crop on the 1st photo! Thanks again!

Zivnuska wrote in post #12488295
In each case, the photo was taken after the peak action.

Phil, thanks for your thoughts on these, Still worrking on that moment of truth in a photo. Thought I had it with these! Will just keep on trying! Enjoyed your galleries! Too bad your not closer, you could pass along some hints and knowledge! Thanks again. Peter

Zivnuska wrote in post #12488295
In each case, the photo was taken after the peak action.

Agreed.

Just sharing the 2 frames prior!

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great shots! I almost asked if she was out or safe until I scrolled up....

Pete,

Better, better, better!

The first of the last two images has action, dirt flying, hair blown, both players, home plate, a score within inches and even the desperate eyes of the catcher. One can quibble about a few thousandths of a second earlier or later, but these shots are much better than seeing the ump make the call after the play (though it was neat to see both players checking out the ump's call).

Phil