high key by summerfield

high key

the other end of the spectrum is the high key. i think i got this one just right. this actually made my back quite sore. lighting is a combination of the very quirky sunshine and exposure adjustment. sooc, of course, as per the challenge. i don't know where the bluish tint of the background came from but i'm pretty sure the backdrop was white.

as an update, this was a fly ball that partner caught barehanded during a blue jays-orioles game in toronto in september 2002. beau @losthorizon has asked in the previous post if i remember who hit the ball, so i had to ask partner who is an avid toronto blue jays fan. the hitter's name was "homer bush", one of the lesser known player of the club at the time. the dark spot on the right half of the ball was the spot where the bat made contact with the ball.
I've always wanted to catch a ball at a ball game. Never been lucky enough yet. I love this shot, btw. Fav
April 20th, 2013  
Fantastic high key shot! Love the story behind the ball, bet it has pride of place!
April 20th, 2013  
@jsw0109 - those baseballs are nasty sonamaguns when they hit you though. i was never a good catcher so i just duck when one would come my way. thank you for the generous fav. much appreciated as always, jeff.
April 20th, 2013  
@salza - it does have a special case - the pyramid shaped plastic container of chocolate and it's on partner's bookshelf. thank you, sally.
April 20th, 2013  
Great capture and history of the ball!
April 20th, 2013  
@pamfromcalgary - pam, thank you. much appreciated.
April 20th, 2013  
@summerfield I gather the chocolate is no more..... plus I hope you had some of the chocolate!
April 20th, 2013  
wonderful high key!
April 20th, 2013  
Love this, great high key shot.
April 20th, 2013  
TC
Love this high key image...well done! Love the Blue Jays too! :)
April 20th, 2013  
Amy
Great job. I think you are dead on with your high key shot.
April 20th, 2013  
Very cool shot and a nice memento to have
April 21st, 2013  
@northy - thank you, kiddo.

@lesleyallen - thank you, lesley.

@tctime - yay! thank you, TC.

@atooner - thank you, amy.

@bkbinthecity - thank you, brian.
April 21st, 2013  
Like the threads on this
April 21st, 2013  
wonderful clear curve of stitching - you got this right for sure - i have no idea how to do these kind of shots!
April 21st, 2013  
This is just awesome! Fav.
April 21st, 2013  
Kaz
Love the story and enjoying the camera lessons ;-)
April 21st, 2013  
cool shot, and (as always) wonderful story!
April 21st, 2013  
fantastic high key.... and the baltimore Orioles? That's our team unless you 're a Nationals Fan...
April 22nd, 2013  
Well done! Love the high key and minimalism. Now that I know the bat made that spot- ouch!! Although not planned- I really like the blue tint- it helps the ball to stand out.
April 22nd, 2013  
This works. I tend to think I hate high key because I've never taken one I like. The simplicity here is perfect.
April 22nd, 2013  
this is a high fav!
April 22nd, 2013  
Fantastic shot.
April 22nd, 2013  
Awesome capture. Great composition, lighting and detail. I've had the blue tint too a few times while using a white painted section of wood inside a small bow window. Odd how that happens. Maybe something to do with the light spectrum passing and reflecting through the window?
April 23rd, 2013  
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