A photo from the Milwaukee Associated Press captured a remarkable sports moment, as Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade teamed up for a spectacular highlight. As he drove to the hoop, Wade (#3) tossed the ball to James (#6) who flew through the air and finished with a strong one-handed slam. The impressive athletic feat is overshadowed by the remarkable timing of the AP photographer. The photographer, Morry Gash was able to capture the moment in one of the best sports photos I have ever seen. Positioned on the baseline during the game, Gash had looked to take a photo of James throwing down a monster dunk, what he did not expect was to perfectly capture Dwyane Wade gliding through the shot.

When first looking at the photo, one’s eye goes directly to Wade. He is in the center and appears to be the focal point of the picture. His outstretched arms symbolize the swagger that is associated with the new-look Miami Heat. One’s eye then peers over Wade’s right arm, realizing that Gash has also been able to fit a soaring James in his photo as well. Gash’s angle accentuates James’ height on the dunk and puts the two Heat stars in almost a mythical position. The photo’s excellence is surely a mix of great photographic skill and luck. While his angle and focus make the photo outstanding, Gash was extremely lucky to have Wade coast through the frame as he was snapping.

As I have mentioned before, I find sports photography fascinating. To be able to capture such high speed moments with such clear and precise shots is amazing. Photographers such as Morry Gash add a wonderful still element to a fast paced, high octane sport. The freezing of time in such a hectic setting is complete artistry. I continue to be astounded at the talent of sports photographers like Gash.

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