As part of the fabric of American culture, baseball is the common social ground between strangers, a world of possibilities and of chance, where 'it's never over till it's over.'" It is an American tradition rich in legends, folklore and history, a never-ending story where every game is a new nine-inning chapter and every player has the chance to be the hero.
This photo was taken on May 16, 2006 using a Canon PowerShot S2 IS.
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franciscophile, ballparkjebusites, Aidoru, erros_e_acertos, and 66 other people added this photo to their favorites.
schizoform (74 months ago | reply)
i don't get baseball. but i gotta appreciate the picture - that's a well-used ball.
ballparkjebusites (74 months ago | reply)
i get baseball. i appreciate the picture. this ball has been played on a very hard surface. love the grass stains. you rock. go CUBBIES! :P
btezra [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)
~play ball...xlnt frame, the definition and textures are perfect, a feast for the eye and for seamheads like me who are baseball fanatics~
longhorndave (73 months ago | reply)
Amazing image! I love baseball and I love this image.
lacrosseman8575 (73 months ago | reply)
I like the close up
evie22 (73 months ago | reply)
I get and adore baseball. Poppy, the color richness and composition here are superb. The lighting and blue background really make this photograph a favorite. I love it!
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WomanChild (73 months ago | reply)
Awesome color and texture. Love it!
kylejones (73 months ago | reply)
This is a fascinating macro shot. I could spend a good deal of time looking at the weathering and scuffs on this ball. The only thing I find wanting is the composition. With its single object filling the frame and the shallow depth of field, the eye has nowhere to go. It would be nice if the eye could go somewhere else and come back to the baseball.
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Poppy Wright (73 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the wonderful comments everyone!
kylejones-Thank you for your praise and suggestions. I'm a very green beginner and am flattered and encouraged by your critique of my shot. Please feel free to give me pointers and leave comments on anything in my stream, it can only help me get better!
Perla* (73 months ago | reply)
Really cool shot! And the colors are great! It's a FAVE!!!
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Nutzboutfotos (73 months ago | reply)
Great macro...the texture is awsome
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mcvmjr1971 (73 months ago | reply)
Great definition and texture. Beautiful sky in background.
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no1chrism (73 months ago | reply)
very unusual and superbly done
once and future (73 months ago | reply)
interesting!
That ball looks like it's been well used (and maybe run over by the lawn mower a few times too)
blynaffit (72 months ago | reply)
this is great!
CutR (69 months ago | reply)
love it!
Liv Marit (66 months ago | reply)
This photo was my first favorite.
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Antonio.J.F. (66 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!
udijw (57 months ago | reply)
Great picture.
It is now featured in DIYPhotograpy's contrast tutorial.
Thanks for sharing this picture.
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NorJon - All Rights Reserved (53 months ago | reply)
Excellent photo, but the description is even better!
Please consider adding this photo to Baseball Unlimited, a group dedicated to all things baseball.
Lakerdog (45 months ago | reply)
this is how I remember my baseball.....the field, dirt, clay, lime, digging holes to get the water off the field to be able to play, dragging the field, and no parents yelling or even watching us play...and we just played our guts out...
Waseef Akhtar (44 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot!
Isaac L. (33 months ago | reply)
Wow, the texture here is insane, fantastic shot :D
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