Critique 2

The picture I am critiquing is the photograph, 2004 World Champions by Al Behman. The subject matter of the piece is baseball. A comment I have on the picture is that I think the photographer did a good job of capturing all the members of the team which helps suggest that this was a team effort.

There are a few elements of art present in this picture. One element in the picture is an allusion to the Red Sox winning a very important game and achieving their goals. The focal point of this picture is the team huddled together celebrating. There movement with the team coming together celebrating. In the field of the picture there is a happy crowd of people. There is an emphasis on the team as they are in the middle of the picture. The team is juxtaposed close together as they are celebrating. The photographer has balanced the team and the crowd so we can how both are reacting. There is a highlight on the team, as it is centered in the picture. The crowd cheering and the players celebrating creates a nice harmony in the picture. The picture as a whole has a light value,with few dark areas on the picture.

The focal point of this of this picture is the team that is cheering and celebrating. To me this picture paints a very clear narrative. This team has achieved their ultimate goal. Through hard work, determination and teamwork, this team has defied the odds and won. They know that they couldn't have done this without teamwork and they are very thankful for each other.