Sorry that I can't post pics direct and have to give you a link, I have not taken 1 great image but can't decide between these 4, what do you blokes reckon

GOLF http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1290169

MOTOR CYCLES http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1794978&size=lg

RUGBY LEAGUE http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1655572

SURFING http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1592802

the surfing shot is a must see photo, so haveing said that it is the best, blows anything else i have ever shot clean out of the water.

RFMSports that is one of the greatest shots I have seen of INDY cars the DOF is perfect the haze is like iced glass the colours are awesome and the sharpness is amazing, I can't keep `my eyes on a particular part of the shot. Sensational.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/98014424/98549700hvrVVi

This is my best action shot of 2003.
Becky

Great capture Claude. No wonder everyone likes it!

This was taken this summer at the 2003 Bromont downhill mountain biking world championships:

One of my favorites.

DP,

I'd have to agree with Kirstin here.
You know I LOVE surf/water shots, but that rugby photo is a decisive moment.
Great capture....

And I have to agree with DP here on that Cart/IRL pit stop shot.
Amazing image RMF....

kj

Igas wrote:
Great capture Claude. No wonder everyone likes it!

Thanks Igas!

A lot of great photos & photographers here!

You guys are the best, it certainly is fun looking at all the best shots of 2003.
Come on the ones who havnt posted yet, lets see yours!!!!

As compared to some I am seeing this may be a little weak but it was my favorite.
Happy New Year,
John Niesner

Wow! Some of the most sensational sports photography I have ever seen. We all ought to team up and start a whoop-*ss sports photo company!

Here you go. No flash bad light and shot from the stands. Hope you like it.

Kurt Jones wrote:
Ok, to keep up with the rest of the forums here..........
Go ahead and post your best sports image of 2003........

of course this is a no brainer........

No one ask for your 2nd favorite but I like this one so much I just wanted to share it with eveyone.
Happy New Year,
John Niesner

NOT ME!

Tim

I've often thought about starting a photog agency along the lines of the big names, but having each member have a share in the agency and retain 50% of income from the sale of their images rather than giving up copyright, the remaining % is pooled to pay for setup and ongoing costs the balance distributed at the end of each year to each member.

How would you get such a venture off the ground?

Who would be interested in that?

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1378089

Actually I like this one the best everyone is looking at the ball carrier getting smashed.

How would it be less spectacular if it was a dolphin.
It got a reaction out of you, didn't it?

It is a dolphin though. Sorry to disapoint.... ;-)

kj

DP,
There are a few agency's like that already.
They have online libraries and you keep your copyright and they take a 50% split.
I shoot for one like that and I had another approach me last week.....
I was tempted by the other because it was more world wide, but I'll stay where I am for the moment...

kurt

Kurt ~ Which agency are you with? I'm looking for one myself.

Azrael wrote:

HOLY COW!!!



uhm i mean shark.. :worried:

looking at the filename: is it really a dolphin? That would be somewhat less spectacular

Less spectacular

The ONLY way I'd consider this photo MORE spectacular would be to have Cameron Diaz riding naked on its back.

This shot is SPECTACULAR. No ifs and buts about it!

I'll add a gymnastics shot to the others shown here.

I'm afraid I can'tcompete with the fantastic pictures in this thread, so I'm feeling somewhat outclassed here.. but let's just say that they definately inspire you to get out and attempt to emulate the quality in some small way next year.

Well done everyone