Agony of Defeat by Marcia Rules

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Agony of Defeat

Two high school players reel in the agony of losing a playoff game to their crosstown rival in the waning seconds of the game. This is one of my favorite sports feature-type images.

Nikon F3

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globalgadabout		15-Apr-2021 19:03
you scored a touchdown here Marcia...fantastic picture of the loser's anguish..

Sam Rua		07-Apr-2013 01:33
Fantastic comp, Marcia. This is exactly what photojournalism is all about.

Lee G		27-Apr-2010 16:19
This is just perfect! Your composition is spot on, one of my favorites as well, Marcia. ~V~

Tom Briggs		02-May-2009 15:14
Perfect shot of the aftermath of a one-point loss ... I can feel their loss ...

Ken McColl		16-Mar-2009 23:42
I was going to say it ...but ..Bill and Nick and Silvia said it all....:-) Kmc

bill friedlander		14-Feb-2009 23:21
This image made my day. Thanks, Marcia. V

silvia marmori		12-Feb-2009 10:59
you captured the instant perfectly.. it shows, viewer feel them.. so good!

Nick Arena		12-Feb-2009 05:42
Love it!.the game,the score,the grief..fantastic shot !! V

Bill Warren		06-Feb-2009 01:23
The fact that you framed in the scoreboard gives us a perfect story told. Bravo.

Raymond Ma		05-Feb-2009 02:23
Great! Agony indeed loosing by a point. V

PauloCGama		04-Feb-2009 23:58
my fav so far!! excellent job, Marcia. v

Sabine Stetson		03-Feb-2009 02:00
poor guys....hope, they got over it by now:) v

an nguyen		03-Feb-2009 00:32
Best image...

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