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28-JUL-2007 Franky2005

1st Place Winner
Memories on a good catch
by Franky2005

Maybe I should mention that Baseball and Softball are pretty much underdeveloped. All I did was going to a park and trying (!) to hit a few balls. And this was 20 years ago. :-)

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Martin Polanic 07-Aug-2007 15:55
Argghh, Fox beat me to the pun... it really is a "great catch", fantastic b&w treatment that I think helps to give the glove and even the ball a lot of personality. Perfect theme image, Frank!
Justin Miller06-Aug-2007 14:17
A classic baseball image - the processing gives it a timeless feel, archival quality. Very nice.
Arctic Fox 06-Aug-2007 02:40
Franky - this photo was a 'great catch'! Very, very nice.
Tabrizi 03-Aug-2007 08:25
One amazing V3 shot I've seen... How you came out with such a result..? Any pp involved or just shoot & share..?
Kathy Palmer 31-Jul-2007 18:42
This is a wonderful composition and the black and white is perfect! -Kathy
Colleen Prohaska31-Jul-2007 07:02
This is exceptional. The start lighting enhances the age. I agree with your B&W decision - to be portrayed in color would diminish its impact. This is the kind of shot that stirs passions for the days when I was adept with the glove and ball and had an arm that could hurl the ball from deep center field to home plate. Very well done.
inframan 30-Jul-2007 01:43
Softball glove, sure. That would explain the size of the webbing. Great find. It has a lot of character.
Franky2005 29-Jul-2007 21:51
Thank you folks! jp, it may well be the case that this is more a softball glove rather than a baseball glove. I am really not able to distingush :-) . There are some extra leather ribbons that I had to use to fix the thing, after I got it in a garage sale for maybe 2$ (if I remember right). Unfortunatly did not ask for it's story ...
Katherine Stanback's Photos29-Jul-2007 21:02
Very nice capture of this worn ball and glove - I love the black/white conversion!
Guest 29-Jul-2007 16:54
Really a nice shot Frank, great lighting and composition! I like your choice of b&w here too.

inframan 29-Jul-2007 12:11
Nice glove, Frank. Well broken-in. Almost looks like a first baseman's glove with its big web. I've never seen stiching like that, especially on the thumb. Looks historical. Does it have a back story?