Timing is critical

A split second can determine whether you have a good image or a great image. With the example below, the image is extraordinary because the ball is captured while in mid-air (pure luck on my part) and the receiver's eyes show pure focus. Had this shot been taken 1/2 of a second later, it would not have been as compelling. By the way, he pulled this in for a touchdown.





Made with a Canon 50D 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS (ISO125, f/2.8, 1/1250)