I like this picture because it shows action during the act. The bottom player is along bottom horizontal third of the picture while the top player is at the top right intersection of thirds. This, I believe, is what gives the picture such a stunning quality. I also like how only the foreground of this picture is in focus. It draws the eyes to the action and leaves the background quiet so as not to distract.
This picture is incredible. I still can't believe that this is real. While the photographer broke the rule of thirds by putting the subjects in the middle of the picture, the subjects are strong enough that it does not matter. I like how the horizon is along the top third of the picture, and there is only grass below that. Since the picture was taken in the woods, it gives the picture a clearing while not taking away from the scenery. Unlike the first picture, the background is entirely in focus, but this works because it only adds to the picture and does not take away from it. In the first picture, the background is out of focus because there are people and pictures behind the subjects that can take away from the image, while this picture only has scenery that adds to the strength and delivery of the picture.
