Intimidating
The Response: In Your Face — Jessica
I think basketball can be a very intimidating game. Our oldest two found it a bit overwhelming and confusing. The third son seems to be loving it and getting better with each game and practice. But still, all that noise, all that color, all those kids in your face trying to take the ball away…
It’s also an intimidating game to photograph. I didn’t try too hard to find an interesting location (mostly because there was only a small sliver of non-court real estate to sit upon!) but when my son had to throw the ball back in, I did shimmy all the way up to the line on my knees to get this view. I am very proud of the layers of things going on in this photograph. From the coach on the bench, to the ref, to the boys throwing the ball to the kids on the bench under the flags. Too bad the focus is a bit off… But, I’m not going to be thrown off by perfection so here it is. My intimidating shot. ; )