A Memorable Image: Oh! Good Job!

A Memorable Image: Oh! Good Job!

Chih Kai Lee of Taiwan competes on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 21. ( Valdrin Xhemaj/EPA)

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  A Memorable Image: “Oh! Good Job!”

The effect of this picture by a tele photo lens shot is very simple but strong. A Taiwanese athlete competes on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 21. The low viewpoint of the picture leads us to look up at the subject, so we can see the face, arms, and hands of the man very clearly. It also makes the effect of simplicity on the background. The two hands extend to two sides of the picture. The different shape of the arms and palms form an asymmetrical balance. The most interesting point is the facial expression, especially the big mouth and two open eyes. “Good job!”  We seem to hear the voice from the image and the echo of our hearts.