Opinion Story
Dance, band, tennis, theater, choir, swim team, football, soccer, art, lacrosse, softball, student council, yearbook, photography, JROTC. What do all of these activities have in common? They are all positive outlets for students to channel their stress, frustration, energy, and learn to work with a team.
6/10 students participate in extracurricular activities such as the ones that were listed above, and it's proven that those who do have a lower dropout rate, higher GPA's, and a happier high school experience. Being involved in activities, whether it be at school or outside of school, keeps students busy, which helps them stay out of trouble, and teaches critical life skills.
Students in team sports learn tolerance, teamwork, patience, compromise, and other extremely important skills that are crucial to adult life and jobs. Strategy sports such as football and soccer teach kids problem solving skills, and develop a stronger and more developed mind. These skills improve grades in math and science, as well as other logic and strategy based subjects.
Students who participate in art programs such as band, choir, theater, dance, art, and other creative activities have a healthy way to express themselves. Connecting with other people who enjoy the same things as you helps develop friendships that you can truly be yourself in, and help you share a common interest. When researching evidence and statistics, I found 22,800,000 posts under the search 'How Music Saved My Life," with thousands of comments and blogs, showing that when you find something you love, it can even save your life.
If a group, club, or team a student participates in competes in competitions, it gives the student a positive sense of competition and working hard as a team for a mutual goal. Winning a competition is an indescribable sense of payoff from all their hard work, and inspires them to keep working, while affirming their talent and giving them confidence.
Leadership based programs such as student council, safety patrol, or PALS, which we have here at Bowie, give students the tools to expand their horizons and surround themselves with equally motivated and passionate students as them. Making a difference, with perhaps a student government position, gives students a positive accomplishment, and sense of pride.
Balancing an extracurricular activity with schoolwork is an excellent way to develop time management skills, which are so important when getting into higher education such as upper class high school, college, and even future jobs in early adulthood and a later career. Being in an extracurricular activity also has physical and mental health benefits.
Being a part of an organization gives students a sense of self worth and accomplishments, boosting their self confidence and giving them positive challenges. Many young athletes and artists use their art or sport as an escape from a stressful school project, friend problems, or family issues.
Not only having mental health benefits, participating in activities gives many students a physical health boost. Participating in a sport gives students a healthy workout regimen; from doing conditioning and stretching as a team, to actively running and working.
Many sports teams also teach students about the importance of taking care of their bodies, teaching them the healthiest options for food, the right way to stretch and work out, and the dangers of drugs and alcohol. A National study of US schools show than student athletes are 22% less likely to smoke cigarettes than a student who doesn't participate in a sport.
Many school programs also have a "Pass to play" rule in place, which is an incentive that helps motivate students to pass their classes so they can participate in games or competitions. Since many students have no desire to be left out, or lose the chance to win, they work much harder in school to keep their grades up, study for tests and exams, and consult with their teachers.
Conner Washington is a 21 year old basketball player who has often made the claim "Basketball saved my life." Washington's mom died when he was just 11, and basketball was what stopped him from a life full of drugs, alcohol, crime, and violence. He realized he needed to channel his energy and grief into a positive way, and make his mother proud. "Without basketball I would probably be in jail, or even dead." said Washington.
With millions of schools all over the nation having hundreds of clubs and activities, you're bound to find something you love. If we help our students find an interest they're passionate about, and get involved, millions of lives will be changed for the better.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Final Exam Preview
1.) Summarize what you watched and read about.
iMovie was always a tool that I didn't think could do much, but after reading some of these articles I figured out that I can use many techniques to create a professional feeling video. You can overlap pictures and videos with sound, add text and transitions, and use different filters and graphics.
2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained.
I already knew that with iMovie you can add music and sound effects.
3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.
I learned that there are many different ways you can trim and perfect your footage so it gives you an approximate time and the look you want.
4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?
I just wish that the project could just be video footage without adding pictures, and I wish I could only use music and my narration so that it doesn't seem like a slideshow or to choppy.
5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?
I am confident I will have entertaining and cool footage to show.
6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?
This weekend I'm going to Dallas for photoshoot, dance competition and shopping trip, so I'll probably film one of those and transform it into a story.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Personal Essays
1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
When the article said to write about what you care about, I immediately started to think about things I love: dance, God, my friends, my family, and other hobbies.
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
As I'm writing my personal essay, I need to remember to write what I'm passionate about, and maintain that fire and opinion throughout so that the reader stays interested.
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
Even though you're writing about something personal and individual, you have to remember to connect the theme to a real world issue so that many people can connect and identify with your essay.
When the article said to write about what you care about, I immediately started to think about things I love: dance, God, my friends, my family, and other hobbies.
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
As I'm writing my personal essay, I need to remember to write what I'm passionate about, and maintain that fire and opinion throughout so that the reader stays interested.
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
Even though you're writing about something personal and individual, you have to remember to connect the theme to a real world issue so that many people can connect and identify with your essay.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Options Preview Writing Activity
1. Who wrote the story?
Reagan Wallace
2. What is their story about?
Betsy DeVos, our new secretary of education.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"She is an influential woman, but she was given an opportunity to lead a sector of politics she is unqualified to lead.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Wallace used opinions from different sides of the story and strongly stated her opinion while still giving readers an opportunity to form their own opinion.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they ever go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Wallace strongly stated her opinion and was extremely well informed about her information with solid sources and evidence/.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes, but not many.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person point of view.
Finally, answer the following questions:
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
A hard news story contains well known facts, information body paragraphs, and evidence of research and sourcing, while an opinion piece is the author stating their point of view and their own opinion.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos on this page because the article focuses on the opinions of the author with evidence and sources to back it up.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
An opinion piece works well for politics, which is used here, social media and popular trends, and personal experiences of different school activities or events.
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien
2. What is their story about?
College preparation, statistics, and all things college.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Whether it's becoming a doctor and going to medical school, or becoming a circus performer and attending the Circus Conservatory of America in circus arts, college is essential."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Brien didn't necessarily talk about the benefits of not going to college, but rather included different college options such as community college.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Brien remained very firm on his opinion of the importance of college throughout the article.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
None.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd
Finally, answer the following questions:
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
A hard news story contains well known facts, information body paragraphs, and evidence of research and sourcing, while an opinion piece is the author stating their point of view and their own opinion.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos on this page because the article focuses on the opinions of the author with evidence and sources to back it up.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
An opinion piece works well for politics, social media and popular trends, and personal experiences of different school activities or events.
1. Who wrote the story?
Abby Ong
2. What is their story about?
The importance of students taking Physics in highs chool.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"It (Physics) may not be a required class anymore, but students should still consider it.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Ong did a great job of considering different options students have when it comes to their advanced science credit.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Ong seemed slightly more wishy washy or not as firm on her opinion as other previous authors, so if certain new sciences were introduced or new research was revealed, it would change her opinion.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st.
Finally, answer the following questions:
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
A hard news story contains well known facts, information body paragraphs, and evidence of research and sourcing, while an opinion piece is the author stating their point of view and their own opinion.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos on this page because the article focuses on the opinions of the author with evidence and sources to back it up.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
An opinion piece works well for politics, social media and popular trends, and personal experiences of different school activities or events.
Peer Review
http://alissasphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/
Paragraphs: She had a fair amount of paragraphs, but the context could have been more in depth to add more wordiness.
(40/50)
Quotes: Her quotes were informative and well done, there just weren't enough of them.
(15/25)
Inverted Pyramid: Great!
(25/25)
+ 10 Bonus Points
90!!
Paragraphs: She had a fair amount of paragraphs, but the context could have been more in depth to add more wordiness.
(40/50)
Quotes: Her quotes were informative and well done, there just weren't enough of them.
(15/25)
Inverted Pyramid: Great!
(25/25)
+ 10 Bonus Points
90!!
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
SLO Practice
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C
7.
Malala Yousafzai, 19 year old female education activist greets eager fans of her amazing book with Justin Trudeau on March 4th, 2017. Yousafzai was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013, and won the Prize in 2014.
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C
7.
Malala Yousafzai, 19 year old female education activist greets eager fans of her amazing book with Justin Trudeau on March 4th, 2017. Yousafzai was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013, and won the Prize in 2014.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Nut Graf
A Nut Graf is the meat of the story. It explains all the smaller details from the lead paragraph, and gives more of the fluff and the details. The Nut Graf gives all the extra information that you want to know about the subject. Traditionally, the Nut Graf is not used in hard news stories, and more often than not are used in inspirational or interesting, fun topics, where hard facts isn't the end goal, but has more interesting 'fluff' pieces. A Nut Graf is the point in the news story when the reader should have the question "Why do I care?" answered. The Nut Graf reinforces the knowledge and end theme of the article.
The Nut Graf connects the lead with a transition and explains how the different points in the article connect back to the main thesis and conclusion. The Nut Graf explains the news value, and needs to be strong to show that when in the real world, with competitors and other contrasting articles, you need a strong nut graf to prove why your facts and story is stronger and more accurate than anyone else's. The nut graf should have the biggest impact on the reader's knowledge and opinion of the story, being the strongest part of the article.
The Nut Graf connects the lead with a transition and explains how the different points in the article connect back to the main thesis and conclusion. The Nut Graf explains the news value, and needs to be strong to show that when in the real world, with competitors and other contrasting articles, you need a strong nut graf to prove why your facts and story is stronger and more accurate than anyone else's. The nut graf should have the biggest impact on the reader's knowledge and opinion of the story, being the strongest part of the article.
Student of the Month Story
Positioned in front of me with sandy blonde hair and a trademark infectious laugh, is Chris Lamm, James Bowie High School's April 2017 Student of the Month. Lamm has incredible scores on tests and quizzes, and has an apparent care for school. Apart from having an earnest outlook on school, Lamm is not your typical Student of the Month. Although he is serious when it comes to his schoolwork, Chris doesn't just get flawless grades, and cram before big tests, but he takes time to form an opinion about the literature in English, understand the equations in Math, and appreciate conjugations in Spanish. He forms his own way of thinking, and that's what makes him such a great student.
We've established that Lamm is a forward thinker, but that's not all he does. Lamm is also involved in after school commitments including our very own Starlight Theater Company here at Bowie High School. He has participated in many time consuming shows and rehearsals after school, including the school's spring musical production of "The Who's: Tommy." He not only has rehearsals after school, but also on the weekends to perfect the performances. Lamm says he's developed time management skills from balancing his extracurriculars with his time consuming classes and courses. Participating in activities at school has helped him make new friends that he can spend time with in Theater, and in other classes. "I like coming to school because I get to spend time with my friends," is what Lamm said when asked if he enjoyed coming to school.
"Chris Lamm's great grades and participation in class is what earned him our April Student of the Month slot," stated Bowie's Principal Mrs. Leos. To further understand what academics and devotion go into maintaining such a high GPA and attendance, I asked Chris some more academic questions. Unlike many Freshman at Bowie, Lamm admits he does study for exams and quizzes. He claims he does his best studying alone, usually rereading notes and either quizzing himself, or having a family member ask him questions. Usually he studies in silence to keep his concentration, but when it comes to a creative project when he may be coloring or building something, he enjoys having music in the background. Chris likes to check in with his grades and teachers, which is why is favorite school app is TEAMS Mobile, which allows him to access this information quickly and easily.
Chris has developed an interest in Biology, and is intrigued with plants and wildlife. Although Lamm is not sure what his college plans are, we can all be sure he'll go far with whatever he chooses to do with his future. Ladies and Gentleman, your April 2017 Student of the Month, Chris Lamm! You can be our next student of the month! To apply pick up an application in the front office and turn it into your Geography teacher by April 30th.
My First Interview
1. Do you do any extracurriculars after school? If so, what are they?
Yes, Theater.
2. Are those usually time consuming?
Yes, weekends and weekdays.
3. How do you balance your school commitments and extracurriculars?
Time management skills.
4. What is your favorite school subject?
Biology.
5. What is your least favorite school subject?
English.
6. Who is your favorite teacher and how have they helped you learn?
Profe Mendoza, because he teaches us Spanish in a fun and easy way.
7. Do you enjoy school?
Yes, because I get to see all my friends.
8. Do you usually prepare for tests and quizzes?
Yes.
9. Are you usually anxious before or after a big test?
No.
10. Around what time do you go to sleep?
10:00 -11:00
11. How do you usually distress or decompress from a long school day?
Play video games.
12. What is your favorite way to study?
Notes.
13. Do you enjoy studying in groups or alone?
Alone.
14. What is one school related item you couldn't live without?
Pencil.
15. Do you have a favorite school/study app?
TEAMS Mobile.
16. What kind of learner are you? (visual/hands on?)
Visual.
17. What are your future plans for college?
No idea.
18. What is your dream job?
Botanist.
19. Do you have a favorite inspirational quote or mantra?
Gotta catch em all.
20. Do you listen to music or watch Netflix when you study/do homework?
I like studying in silence, with no distractions, unless it's something creative, then I listen to music.
Yes, Theater.
2. Are those usually time consuming?
Yes, weekends and weekdays.
3. How do you balance your school commitments and extracurriculars?
Time management skills.
4. What is your favorite school subject?
Biology.
5. What is your least favorite school subject?
English.
6. Who is your favorite teacher and how have they helped you learn?
Profe Mendoza, because he teaches us Spanish in a fun and easy way.
7. Do you enjoy school?
Yes, because I get to see all my friends.
8. Do you usually prepare for tests and quizzes?
Yes.
9. Are you usually anxious before or after a big test?
No.
10. Around what time do you go to sleep?
10:00 -11:00
11. How do you usually distress or decompress from a long school day?
Play video games.
12. What is your favorite way to study?
Notes.
13. Do you enjoy studying in groups or alone?
Alone.
14. What is one school related item you couldn't live without?
Pencil.
15. Do you have a favorite school/study app?
TEAMS Mobile.
16. What kind of learner are you? (visual/hands on?)
Visual.
17. What are your future plans for college?
No idea.
18. What is your dream job?
Botanist.
19. Do you have a favorite inspirational quote or mantra?
Gotta catch em all.
20. Do you listen to music or watch Netflix when you study/do homework?
I like studying in silence, with no distractions, unless it's something creative, then I listen to music.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Student of the Month Interview
1. Do you do any extracurriculars after school?
2. Are those usually time consuming?
3. How do you balance your school commitments and extracurriculars?
4. What is your favorite school subject?
5. What is your least favorite school subject?
6. Who is your favorite teacher and how have they helped you learn?
7. Do you enjoy school?
8. How do you usually prepare for tests and quizzes?
9. Are you usually anxious before or after a big test?
10. Around what time do you go to sleep?
11. How do you usually destress or decompress from a long school day?
12. What is your favorite way to study?
13. Do you enjoy studying in groups or alone?
14. What is one school related item you couldn't live without?
15. Do you have a favorite school/study app?
16. What kind of learner are you? (visual/hands on?)
17. What are your future plans for college?
18. What is your dream job?
19. Do you have a favorite inspirational quote or mantra?
20. Do you listen to music or watch Netflix when you study/do homework?
2. Are those usually time consuming?
3. How do you balance your school commitments and extracurriculars?
4. What is your favorite school subject?
5. What is your least favorite school subject?
6. Who is your favorite teacher and how have they helped you learn?
7. Do you enjoy school?
8. How do you usually prepare for tests and quizzes?
9. Are you usually anxious before or after a big test?
10. Around what time do you go to sleep?
11. How do you usually destress or decompress from a long school day?
12. What is your favorite way to study?
13. Do you enjoy studying in groups or alone?
14. What is one school related item you couldn't live without?
15. Do you have a favorite school/study app?
16. What kind of learner are you? (visual/hands on?)
17. What are your future plans for college?
18. What is your dream job?
19. Do you have a favorite inspirational quote or mantra?
20. Do you listen to music or watch Netflix when you study/do homework?
Thursday, April 6, 2017
School Uniform
Assignment #1
A) Superintendent
B) Principal of Bowie High School (Mrs. Leos)
C) Teachers and AP's and Bowie
1. What does the term "School Uniform" mean in terms of Bowie's dress code?
2. What would the school uniforms consist of?
3. How would you inforce the school uniform?
4. Why is the school uniform necessary at Bowie?
5. When did it come to your attention that Bowie needs a school uniform?
6. How will it work with having a school uniform at a public school?
7. What backlash will come from students when inputting a school uniform?
8. What backlash will come from parents when inputting a school uniform?
9. Will the school start this new school uniform this coming year?
10. What is this school environment going to be like with the uniforms?
11. How will the school uniforms positively impact the school learning environment?
12. How will the school uniforms negatively impact the school learning environment?
13. Can you describe to me the school uniform?
14. Would this be a permanent situation for the school?
15. Why is now the most important time to inforce the school uniform?
16. Will the school have a 'free day friday,' or any way students can wear their own clothes?
17. How strict will the school be with accessorizing or personalizing uniforms?
18. How can you hope the school uniform will change Bowie's social environment?
19. How can you hope the school uniform will change Bowie's learning environment?
20. How do other administrators and teachers feel about the input of the dress code?
A) Superintendent
B) Principal of Bowie High School (Mrs. Leos)
C) Teachers and AP's and Bowie
1. What does the term "School Uniform" mean in terms of Bowie's dress code?
2. What would the school uniforms consist of?
3. How would you inforce the school uniform?
4. Why is the school uniform necessary at Bowie?
5. When did it come to your attention that Bowie needs a school uniform?
6. How will it work with having a school uniform at a public school?
7. What backlash will come from students when inputting a school uniform?
8. What backlash will come from parents when inputting a school uniform?
9. Will the school start this new school uniform this coming year?
10. What is this school environment going to be like with the uniforms?
11. How will the school uniforms positively impact the school learning environment?
12. How will the school uniforms negatively impact the school learning environment?
13. Can you describe to me the school uniform?
14. Would this be a permanent situation for the school?
15. Why is now the most important time to inforce the school uniform?
16. Will the school have a 'free day friday,' or any way students can wear their own clothes?
17. How strict will the school be with accessorizing or personalizing uniforms?
18. How can you hope the school uniform will change Bowie's social environment?
19. How can you hope the school uniform will change Bowie's learning environment?
20. How do other administrators and teachers feel about the input of the dress code?
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Sports Ananlysis
1. Alyssa Schukar
2. Stories
3. - needed more distance or zoom/all same distance
-too negative theme without enough substance
- themes to common and overdone
4. -Haiti photos had interesting color background
- fallen girl was real and not posed with good choice of competitors legs passing
5. I didn't like the photographer because all pictures were very all over the place without a common theme and were no zoomed enough and too posed and fake.
1. Jordan Murph
2. Sports
3. -expand on rule of thirds: don't repeat techniques: too 'postcard'
- no surfer in surfing picture along with photos that were unnecessary or don't belong
- as the portfolio continued, it started going downhill and didn't remain consistent
4. -great lighting composition
-good work with color and graphics
5. I liked this photographer. I think they did a great job of capturing the victories and downfalls of sports while for the most part maintaining a steady light composition and interesting content.
1. Justin Mott
2. Stories
3. -have a better focused subject of photos
-some confusing and irrelevant pictures
-needs a better selective story focus
4. -shocking and different stories that make you stare and almost disturb you
-good color and graphic work
A. The strengths of the winner that the judges liked were how the portfolio was put together nicely with no blanks, no weak photos, and a consistent technical and creative process. In all the pictures, the subjects had clear reactions or actions, the photographer was so close in the process, he seemed like one of the players in the game or activity, and included interesting shapes that were interesting to the eye.
B. What I liked about the photographer was that it had a very innovative point of view where pictures were taken from aerial or underneath, and gave you a new fresh insight to the same sport of action other photographers continually capture. The photos have a good emotion that is self explanatory and obvious, and the photographer had good editing skills that added to the photo's integrity, and didn't subtract from it.
C. Narrowing down to the winner came with being very harsh on projects they had originally loved. All judges had to observe each photo individually, as well as a portfolio as a whole, and consider it from there.
1. I agree with the judges on the photo with the badminton player, and having the 'ball' suspended over his eye. It has an incredible point of view and viewpoint, and the green background of the tennis court is a solid and non distracting background to the picture.
2. I disagree with the judges on the picture of the baseball stands with the man selling cotton candy. It was entered in the 'No Ball' category and I think it captures the excitement and classic experiencing of being in the stands instead of just being on the field. It used leading lines with the bleachers, as well as color and graphics with the cotton candy, and a viewpoint, when you can't see the man's head, but the cotton candy.
2. Stories
3. - needed more distance or zoom/all same distance
-too negative theme without enough substance
- themes to common and overdone
4. -Haiti photos had interesting color background
- fallen girl was real and not posed with good choice of competitors legs passing
5. I didn't like the photographer because all pictures were very all over the place without a common theme and were no zoomed enough and too posed and fake.
1. Jordan Murph
2. Sports
3. -expand on rule of thirds: don't repeat techniques: too 'postcard'
- no surfer in surfing picture along with photos that were unnecessary or don't belong
- as the portfolio continued, it started going downhill and didn't remain consistent
4. -great lighting composition
-good work with color and graphics
5. I liked this photographer. I think they did a great job of capturing the victories and downfalls of sports while for the most part maintaining a steady light composition and interesting content.
1. Justin Mott
2. Stories
3. -have a better focused subject of photos
-some confusing and irrelevant pictures
-needs a better selective story focus
4. -shocking and different stories that make you stare and almost disturb you
-good color and graphic work
A. The strengths of the winner that the judges liked were how the portfolio was put together nicely with no blanks, no weak photos, and a consistent technical and creative process. In all the pictures, the subjects had clear reactions or actions, the photographer was so close in the process, he seemed like one of the players in the game or activity, and included interesting shapes that were interesting to the eye.
B. What I liked about the photographer was that it had a very innovative point of view where pictures were taken from aerial or underneath, and gave you a new fresh insight to the same sport of action other photographers continually capture. The photos have a good emotion that is self explanatory and obvious, and the photographer had good editing skills that added to the photo's integrity, and didn't subtract from it.
C. Narrowing down to the winner came with being very harsh on projects they had originally loved. All judges had to observe each photo individually, as well as a portfolio as a whole, and consider it from there.
1. I agree with the judges on the photo with the badminton player, and having the 'ball' suspended over his eye. It has an incredible point of view and viewpoint, and the green background of the tennis court is a solid and non distracting background to the picture.
2. I disagree with the judges on the picture of the baseball stands with the man selling cotton candy. It was entered in the 'No Ball' category and I think it captures the excitement and classic experiencing of being in the stands instead of just being on the field. It used leading lines with the bleachers, as well as color and graphics with the cotton candy, and a viewpoint, when you can't see the man's head, but the cotton candy.
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