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The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat
Rhonda Weiderhaft (Santa Ana, CA)
Photographed June 2007, Santa Ana, CA
"This was the play that scored the winning run in the bottom of the last inning," says Weiderhaft of a championship Little League game between crosstown rivals in Orange County. "I focused my camera through the chain-link fence" to capture the moment of both thrilling victory and stunning defeat. —Abigail Tucker |
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*Editors Note*
This year visitors to our Web site had the opportunity to vote for their Readers' Choice. In this contest, the image that receives the most votes wins. In order to receive the prize and be announced as the winner, the photographer must abide by the rules of the contest.
This year, we discovered that the photographer whose image received the most votes did not follow the rules of the contest. Subsequently, the photographer was not announced as the winner and the runner-up became Readers' Choice.
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GREAT PHOTO
Posted by laura on April 3,2008 | 08:00AM
Great picture. It shows two different stories.
Posted by deborah brannon on April 3,2008 | 09:07AM
What a perfect picture Rhonda! You have such talent and I'm lucky to have some of the pictures you have taken at the field. Good luck!
Posted by Lisa Kyriss on April 3,2008 | 11:51AM
There is powerful depth in this photo, reflected in the emotions of the players and by the community appearing in the background. It captures the "story behind the story". An artful reflection of the human condition.
Posted by Jerry Jarrell on April 3,2008 | 02:48PM
There is powerful depth in this photo, both in the emotions of the players and by the community appearing in the background. It reflects "the story behind the story" and is an artful portrayal of the human condition. You get my vote! ...and come take photos at our game!
Posted by Jerry Jarrell on April 3,2008 | 02:59PM
who is that in the photo
Posted by Jorge on April 3,2008 | 03:03PM
While most people are busy talking about the game, your eye was on the ball! Excellent shot.
Posted by jay t boston on April 3,2008 | 09:27PM
Awesome Photo ! Players are 1 TWLL All Star Player and 1 TELL All Star Player, during the Championship game for the Distrct 30 Title.
Posted by Patti Childs on April 4,2008 | 06:06AM
Rhonda-What an extraordinary shot! I am a little league mom and amateur photographer as well. I live and dream of taking shots like one you took!! Congrats!
Posted by Kathy Nomoto on April 4,2008 | 08:08AM
Fabulous! Congratulations
Posted by Linda LaRue on April 4,2008 | 04:13PM
Great!
Posted by connierach@sbcglobal.net on April 4,2008 | 09:45PM
Having the opportunity to live in this momment, your photo captures the highs and lows this team experienced on this day to a "T". I will never forget this experience thanks to you. Way to go Rhonda!!!!
Posted by John Cougnet on April 4,2008 | 10:06PM
This is life as it really happens, and Rhonda, you caught it ! Great job ! Erika Koneck
Posted by Erika Koneck on April 5,2008 | 08:13PM
What a great photo! It captures the moment perfectly!
Posted by Sarah Bader on April 5,2008 | 08:40PM
simply breathtaking!most powerful depiction of the american narrow universe of expectations ever seen captured...way to go!
Posted by adrian hetak on April 6,2008 | 07:57AM
Awesome as usual!
Posted by Ragni Nelson on April 6,2008 | 12:08PM
Sad!!! Happy!!! It has it all... Great picture.
Posted by Lois Rodriguez on April 7,2008 | 12:42PM
great photo. wonderful composition.
Posted by wilma nishball on April 7,2008 | 06:54PM
Great Photo of Joshua as a Tustin Western Little League player scoring a run!
Posted by Linda Littman on April 7,2008 | 07:13PM
WHAT GREAT PHOTO AND WHAT A GREAT GUY IN THE PHOYO
Posted by morris benveniste on April 7,2008 | 07:19PM
Great picture''''
Posted by Geri Sherman on April 7,2008 | 10:02PM
WOW! IT SAYS IT ALL
Posted by MEL SCHUSTERMAQN on April 7,2008 | 11:46PM
Wow, feel the emotion! This is baseball. This is how it begins, the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat.
Posted by E. Steffanie Pinello on April 9,2008 | 02:46AM
Awesome shot! Such emotion! This defines the feeling of baseball!
Posted by Khristina Bowen on April 9,2008 | 11:27AM
Great Picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by ROMY HOOVER KRANTZ on April 9,2008 | 02:29PM
I love the pure emotion!
Posted by Shan Schumacher on April 9,2008 | 04:12PM
Really shows it all. Amazing that she was able to catch this shot. Perfect timing. Good job!
Posted by Kristina on April 9,2008 | 09:49PM
Way to go Cuz....Great Picture!
Posted by James Walker,Jr. on April 9,2008 | 10:01PM
Wow! Thats a great shot.
Posted by Traci Yourstone on April 10,2008 | 01:25AM
An award winning picture !!
Posted by Nancy Griffin on April 10,2008 | 01:54AM
Rhonda, You have a great eye behine the camera as always your pictures are amazing. Good Luck.
Posted by Joni Torres on April 10,2008 | 12:14PM
This is such a great photo. Very Nice!
Posted by Mark Meadows on April 11,2008 | 10:09AM
What a moment! This picture says it all.
Posted by Erin and Kevin Kayl on April 11,2008 | 12:03PM
"I know exactly how each player feels when I look at this photo," Alex, 10, a Tustin Western Little League player.
Posted by The McLaughlin Family on April 11,2008 | 06:48PM
great picture !!!
Posted by the bickford family on april15th on April 15,2008 | 05:56PM
The essence of baseball...you win some, you lose some! And then come the tears, born of victory or defeat! Terrific photo, Rhonda!
Posted by Andrea Nelson on April 17,2008 | 07:55PM
Great
Posted by connie on April 17,2008 | 09:11PM
Love, love this shot!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by The Loughran's on April 18,2008 | 02:12PM
This Photo really captures the lessons in life that every child experiences at one time or another. The glory of victory and the heartache of defeat. It is a great picture!
Posted by Mary Cornell on April 18,2008 | 07:02PM
The fun of Little League! :-) Great memories.. Great Photo!
Posted by Patty Wentsel-Hay on April 20,2008 | 04:18PM
Awesome!!
Posted by Tonya Kent on April 20,2008 | 07:25PM
What a fantastic photograph!
Posted by Lorrie Grandfield on April 21,2008 | 04:19PM
Rhonda: Great photo,keep up the good work! The Carlsons
Posted by Karen Carlson on April 21,2008 | 07:24PM
What an amazing shot! The picture really does tell the story of this amazing final game between Tustin Eastern Little League and Tustin Western Little League - All Stars. We were lucky to have been there and even luckier to have this permanent image. Thanks for capturing it.
Posted by The Okerekes on April 21,2008 | 07:29PM
Great job capturing the moment
Posted by maxieboy on April 22,2008 | 01:43PM
This picture captures the essence of Americana. The ups and downs that come with the great sport of baseball being passed down to new generations of Americans. Brilliant.
Posted by Pelkor on April 24,2008 | 03:52PM
Awesome !!! and not just because it is my team, this is what we all felt the day we won.
Posted by Sean Childs on April 26,2008 | 12:52AM
Amazing shot! Love this picture!
Posted by Ofelia Garcia on April 27,2008 | 03:50AM
What wonderful timing..great picture! Isn't this a true depiction of the ways of life?
Posted by Anu Nanjappa on April 27,2008 | 12:12PM
What a shot! Great job!
Posted by Connie on April 28,2008 | 07:09PM
Rhonda, Your kids are so lucky that you have this wonderful gift of catching real life on film. Keep up the good work! This photo is a winner in my book! Nikki Hutchins
Posted by Nikki Hutchins on April 30,2008 | 12:56PM
Captured "the moment" perfectly!
Posted by Andy Aranyi on April 30,2008 | 02:37PM
This is your winner in this category! Fabulous story telling photo
Posted by Liz Coburn on June 01,2008 | 09:07AM
I have been to a lot of Little League games; your excellent photo shows a moment I regret not seeing in person.
Posted by Craig Reem on June 23,2008 | 09:21AM
Great photo, Rhonda! We are extremely proud of you and know firsthand how hard you work at this and how well you do.
Posted by Martha Weiderhaft on June 24,2008 | 01:43PM
Hmmmm...why are the people behind and along the first baseline not cheering? Even the kids in the dugout seem disinterested in what is going on at the plate. Weird? Who ARE these people? It's the winning run in the bottom of the ninth!
Posted by Pete Schade on June 25,2008 | 07:07PM
Great Shot!!! This is truly America, if you ever lived in a small town and went to the little leaque games.
Posted by Marilyn on June 29,2008 | 11:43PM