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Copyright: Karen Beall (kbeall) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 533 W: 109 N: 904] (3560)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-12
Categories: Event
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Night at the Fights
Theme(s): Photos by K.W. Beall [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-20 11:19
Viewed: 952
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Night at the Fights VI

I know some of you will be relieved that I've reached the end of my professional boxing series . . .

This guy scared me a bit. He was pretty much "over the top" in attitude and antics during his match, and when he climbed the ropes after winning the match, I thought he was coming out of the ring in my direction. I think I squeezed this shot off by accident when I was throwing my arms over my head to protect myself.

My husband reminds me that his nickname was "The Cyclone", and he was fighting "The Hurricane" (see my post "The Referee" to see his opponent). Coincidentally, the model that struts the sign around the ring to let you know what number round it is was named "Rain", so there was lots of violent weather that match. (Sorry, no pictures of the scantily-clad model in heels.)

PP work--only crop was from the bottom, taking off a little of his belly to get the proportions of the golden rectangle. Some red-eye work, and that was it, besides the typical frame, resize, and sharpening.
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Great candid capture Karen! I see what you mean, his expression is pretty scary even from here. Good sharp image with great colours.
Cheers, John.

Lovely portrait of a boxer, Karen - you've captured the power and emotion wonderfully well. Great shot!

Hi Karen,

Excellent sports portrait. Evokes a lot of emotion. Technically is very strong, with good color and lighting. Well composed.

TFS,
David

Even if many dont like violent sports Karen, you continnue
For me ? No.. I do not like sports like this.
But I do admire that it wont stop you to do as you seem fit.

Greetings
JohnT

Hello Karn,

I like the expressions caught here by you. TFS

Vandana

Hello Karen!

Powerful portrait. You could not have captured the expression and passion of the winner any better than that . Well done!

Robert

Excellent series Karen and a good one to finish it. Well composed and very good light and detail. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Estuary Reflections IV’. Did you notice my new ID image?

Hi Karen,
He is realy scary I wouldn't like been against him on the ring! Nice capture "ma chére".

Steph.

great catch and framed well with the arms touching the main frame
the agressiveness comes over in the lighting as well being hard and edgy
highlights in the eyes could have been cloned in red to really add some flavour
cheers
geof

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  • lisapw1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 779 W: 106 N: 1521] (8254)
  • [2008-01-12 8:56]

I don't ever plan on attending a boxing match, but this photo has all of the elements it takes to compete!! Fierce with his expression, tatoos, manner, etc... It's an awesome photo with great color, expression, and point of view. I feel like I'm in the ring.... losing!

thanks for sharing, Lisa

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2659 W: 74 N: 4734] (21546)
  • [2008-03-04 4:48]
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Hi Karen...
Amazing catch - nice portrait of a boxer...
Great photo, composition, colors and feelings,
Well done.
Best regards,

Hello Karen,
This is really great sports portrait! I like this man's roar. He's face is incredible.

Greetings
Eungbong

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