World's Favorite Sport

Perfect!

Circle/ball almost too perfect, like a digital insert...?

love the hair!!

cooL

PerFect PhoTo!!

toooooo good :)

Been having this cool idea in mind for months and now, finally, I've given form to the idea. :-)

Check out my tutorial blog, Tao Reactor

UPDATE: I can't believe the attention this pic's getting. Thanks to everyone who faved and commented on this pic. I'll make sure I return favor to all of you. :-)

On Explore! Highest position: #1 :-O

AND

Google 'World's favorite sport' and this pic shows up on page 1! :-O

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(332 comments)

Arifah Majid says:

simply WOW!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

<JM> ---On A Long Break--- says:

oh wow this is great
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Hueystar says:

Fantastic picture!! Great idea, lovely colours, interesting pose - really really well done!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Aditya Grandhi says:

Dude, this is *fantastic*! I can't imagine how much time and how many trials went into this. Great job!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

krazykrayons says:

Absolutely crazy awesome!!! What beautiful timing to capture the action and the sun! Bravo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Saral.Desai says:

Great Shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Vijay Gunda says:

Amazing shot. Perfect timing.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pradeep Raghunathan says:

Bloody awesome!!! Kudos dude, wonderful composition and captured beautifully.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

vramak says:

thanks a ton to everyone for your comments and faves! :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

balajirk says:

Damn good ....Awesome timing .....superb colors...Will surely adorn a thousand systems as wallpaper ...Keeping eyes open for your next update
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

dex_coolguy says:

Excellent silhouette !! wonderful display at the background Rama !! seems your creativity have gone beyond boundaries !!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SimonBrown says:

wow fantastic timing and great colours!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dutch 77 says:

Great idea! Tried to post it to nike? Or someone else?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Criss79 says:

Incredible! Great shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo@kim says:

great colour !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

The PIxel Architect says:

I likzitt!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

David H. Chu says:

Incredible shot! love it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~ A.n.a. (on vacation in Europe!) says:

Brilliant shot! Congrats on Explore :)
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ANDRES ROMERO DELGADO says:

uff incredible shot wonderfull
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Garthephotoarts.com says:

Great timing and a wonderful silhouette. Thanks for your nice comment on my pic. Congratulations on Explore!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmen.rm - more off than on says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Only 1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Amazing shot!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rabidash* says:

wOw...!!!
wOnderful wOrk.
cOngrats..
Seen in ExplOre ..#..
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dirk65 says:

wow, very cool work !! ;-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

javolemalo says:

Excellent shot my friend!!! You’re a master

Please, visit next site (if you want to do so). Thank you
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~Mina~ says:

wow this is perfect catch!! great shot!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lars Kristian Boquist says:

Beautiful idea! And perfect action shot! Love the color and tone.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

laverrue says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Crème de la Crème/Cream of the cream, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Paddu. R says:

Nice work bro :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean's Photo Shack says:

my compliments, kind of shot I wish I could make :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Bullet76 says:

Nice composition and light.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

marklessard says:

Great picture!

Seen in Explore
Congrats
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

NoeH. says:

What wonderfull

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

M3GANryan says:

that is epic
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

James_Jackson says:

Very Cool! great timing and angel.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

BayouDoll says:

wow awesome!

seen in explore
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Er!ka says:

OMFG!!!!!
its a beautiful picture!!!!!
great composition, great momento, grean backlight, great action shot!!!

I love this picture soooooomuuuuch!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Guido Musch says:

great silhouette, very nice shot..
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Juanteretrata says:

Perfectly acomplished, brother!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sibemolle says:

incredibile
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa Bettany {Mostly Lisa} says:

Wow! Spectacular
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Douglas. says:

Lovely in so many ways!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TrinitroX says:

Is that real?... WoW!

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tmphillips says:

awesome capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~Ơ~ says:

Really wonderful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lowebegg says:

Briliant!!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lovely_michelle says:

It's so cooooooooool
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

uncle_rich0101 says:

I saw this beautiful photo on Explore ! 05-03-09

You are invited to add this wonderful photo to
"Explored Beauty !"

Explored Beauty !
Please Invite other Explored Favorites to this Group too !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tadashistate says:

Amazing silhouette. The colors are beautiful too.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

wiercipietas says:

W----------->:-O---->W!!! Great Photo !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lovemyblackcat says:

Great!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

austrian_joe says:

wow, what a beautiful photo. a great idea perfectly implemented

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

13thWitness says:

talk about the perfect shot.

jesus. this is on the money!!!
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sara*teresa says:

Fantastic capture, I'm in awe!
(seen in explore)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PasciBKK says:

This is an absolutely incredible shot....
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Michele Reginali says:

Fantastic Shoot!

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ikram4U says:

Awesome work pal....Excellent creativity and a very cool photography...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~Adriënne~ Próspero 2010 ~ Taking a break ~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Quality Surroundings -Invite Only- Post 1 Comment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow excellent work!
I have found this great picture in
Only 1
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Noor Sandhu says:

Awesome! Simply wow shot! Congrats
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

QTRZ . d e l i r i u m ,, says:

I love this !
amazing shot .. faved
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jjBalboa says:

Brilliant
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

[Jezza] says:

Wow! Fantastic shot! You've captured the essence and energy of it perfectly!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixel Addict says:

Awesome!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Valérie Ponsard says:

superbe...bravo
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ Nadia ♥ says:

Aggiungi questa magica foto nel gruppo
Add your magic shot and Join in the group:

FRATELLO SOLE, SORELLA LUNA
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tilemahos Efthimiadis says:

Great shot. Now tell us where you took it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefan G. says:

Incredible shot! How many attempts did it take you to catch the ball exactly in front of the sun? (Or is it a composition?)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

vramak says:

@stefan - your guess is right, ;-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hubsio says:

well done!!!! =)

CONGRATZ.
EXPLORE =)

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bahketni says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Masterpiece Theatre, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Brilliant execution!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Davic says:

Excellent moment!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

:: Nicky :: says:

Wow! What a superb shot! Love it!
*cheers*

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

alkhabbaz says:

really amazing......
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

AmbientFocus says:

Fantastic shot!
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

C_Low 88 says:

good timing
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jazzy JSuar says:

how long did it take you to get this shot?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

+stalker+ says:

cool
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

James Sheppard Photography says:

Holy MOLY this picture is amazing. Fantastic idea.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nailz1000 says:

This photo is extremely beautiful. I'm glad you did it!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nizam_Jusoh says:

Wow..stunning capture sir! What a work. The timing is just perfect

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SG0lsen says:

Sick shot. I can't even begin to figure out how you were able to do this. Absolutely amazing!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

qtr.6554773 says:

nice pic $_$
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

n_desc says:

awesome shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Bong Tongol Photography " HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 "! says:

This is an Incredible Capture!
I'd be honored to invite you to our Group
"You've Been Explored!"
Check it out!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kuya Ed says:

Beautiful.. just beautiful shot! Love it! A fave.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pennyred* says:

Wonderful capture!!Bravo!

It's a good for our new contest!

Your photo is awesome and unique!!
You are invited to add this image to:

Thats Creativity !!

Please tag your photo ThatsCreativity!!
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

isolatediguana says:

Moonball!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pat Carla says:

UAU!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

[s]trill <3 says:

Wonderful ! simply great
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

wanahfong™ says:

nice shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ŋιcκ says:

that's great!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Yadil says:

what an angle.........what a time.........what a color

amazing.....excellent.......speechless...... .

everything is perfect
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Astrid_VE says:

Truly, unbelievably great picture
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Above&Beyond says:

No doubt one of the best shots I've seen. Great idea, well executed, fantastic results.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

missbodart says:

Ow!!!! Ow!!!! Excellent capture!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

taysmills says:

I favor: silhouettes, photography, & SOCCER. Perfect. Adding to faves.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

orangecrazy says:

Brilliant!!! Beautifully executed :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Karyn14Lynne says:

AWESOME placement.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Javier Andres Castro Flores / JaCastroF says:

muy buena esta futus!!

Saludos

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

[ neu ] says:

This is truly amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

-Chasing Fireflies- says:

GREAT shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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