A used ball.

[Ironlegs]

I want to know YOUR opinion
Used ball. by Bboy Ironlegs, on Flickr

 

[sscarmack]

Very nice. Almost like a Nike ad or something.

 

[Ironlegs]

Thanks ! Yeah ! Almost like nike ad... but almost

 

[astroNikon]

Thanks ! Yeah ! Almost like nike ad... but almost

yeah .. almost like a Nike ad .. considering it's an Adidas ball ....

I like the vignetting .. keeps the eyes focused on the ball

 

[Ironlegs]

Thats why i said almost Thanks

 

[cici_rupert9]

Oh I love it! The coloring is perfect!

 

[Derrel]

Looks a lot like the Hawaii 5-O Lightroom preset I sometimes use. Not bad overall, but I think the degree of vignetting in the top corners is excessive, and draws a bit too much attention to itself; a more-subtle vignette would be a good way to go. I would be tempted to add some fill light on this side of the ball, and then boost the clarity a bit, for just a littrle bit more of a "grunge" look to it...just a liiiiitle bit more contrast, so it'd look more like, you know, a Nike ad.

 

[Designer]

I want to know YOUR opinion

O.K.

Such a grungy ball and you've got it posed as the center of attention on some well-manicured grass, and the lighting is very good as well, (or would be for a shiny new ball).

Such a composition doesn't make sense. The ball and the setting are not in the same league.

I think you should put more thought into how to better capitalize on the grunge of the ball.

 

[Ironlegs]

I want to know YOUR opinion

O.K.

Such a grungy ball and you've got is posed at the center of attention on some well-manicured grass, and the lighting is very good as well, (or would be for a shiny new ball).

Such a composition doesn't make sense. The ball and the setting are not in the same league.

I think you should put more thought into how to better capitalize on the grunge of the ball.

So what you are saying is, that i should either clean the ball and take the picture like that or take it to a muddy destroyed grass ?
Also thanks for all the opinions.

 

[Designer]

Yup. Although I doubt very much if this ball can be cleaned up, at least pose it with "grunge" in mind. The location, the lighting, the camera angle, etc.

 

[Ironlegs]

I know what do you mean, after a storm there will be a good condition for this kind of picture, if i wont forget, i will try to take it !