Lacrosse players in action during a game-3.

This photograph shows the intensity of a lacrosse game with the opposing players in violent contact with each other. The action happens so quickly that it is difficult for me to capture shots like this very often. Player #8 has the ball, although it is hard to see. But his face is very visible and this adds so much to the drama of the image. His body is contorted by the impact of the other player's stick, making this a "peak action" moment. The bleachers in the background are blurred and this helps the players to stand out. Also, it's nice that the bleachers are empty because there is less clutter to distract the viewer.

This image was taken in the late evening with an overcast sky. The lighting was from a combination of floodlights and some remaining light from the sky. ISO 5000, 100-400 lens at 400mm, 1/800 second at f/5.6.