Premium Photo Competition 2012 Q1 : Entry Number 801

Judges Comment

The focal point in this photo isn't obvious to start with. And as soon as found, the eye relaxes and discovers the rest. It's an image that even as a small thumb caught our attention, it has a good tone and a good mood.

Photographers Comment

Congratulations to the winner and all the Marks of Excellence! I am honored to see my photo posted as a Mark of Excellence in a Premium Contest that was full of wonderful entries! My name is Monica Cole and I am an avid amateur photographer. This image was taken with the Canon 60D, the Canon 85mm f1.8 lens at 1/320, ISO 800 and no flash. Indoor volleyball has difficult lighting and a lot of movement - Photoshop Elements helped me turn a sports shot into an interesting photograph.