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TheGarMan
06-09-2015, 05:01 PM
Saw a preview, it looks like AP at the wire will be this weeks SI cover.

It is (of course) an amazing photo.

This is no small feat, as the NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing.

Looks like horse racing is back in the spotlight, if only for a week :)
DeltaLover
06-09-2015, 05:05 PM
Saw a preview, it looks like AP at the wire will be this weeks SI cover.

It is (of course) an amazing photo.

This is no small feat, as the NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing.

Looks like horse racing is back in the spotlight, if only for a week :)

Can we see the preview on line?
TheGarMan
06-09-2015, 05:08 PM
Can we see the preview on line?

Best I can do right now :D

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2491081-american-pharoah-lands-on-sports-illustrated-cover-and-its-incredible
horses4courses
06-09-2015, 05:13 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHEcNRTUQAAs3ek.jpg
TheGarMan
06-09-2015, 05:14 PM
Let me try this... :D :D :D :D

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z249/thegarman69/si%20horse_zpsrfpjfkqe.jpg (http://s188.photobucket.com/user/thegarman69/media/si%20horse_zpsrfpjfkqe.jpg.html)
TheGarMan
06-09-2015, 05:19 PM
Two interesting things jump out at me :

1)The great graphic work to put the Belmont Park tree line "in front" of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED title... Subtle but clever

2) The showcase view of 1000 cell phones whenever something cool is happening. - Sure didn't have that problem in the 1970's. :D
MutuelClerk
06-09-2015, 05:39 PM
Great cover. Draft Kings is the future.
dilanesp
06-09-2015, 07:27 PM
Two interesting things jump out at me :

1)The great graphic work to put the Belmont Park tree line "in front" of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED title... Subtle but clever

2) The showcase view of 1000 cell phones whenever something cool is happening. - Sure didn't have that problem in the 1970's. :D

The cell phones are what make the photo, actually. (I'm not denigrating the horse by saying that. But by showing the cell phones, the photographer really announces "this is a historical event". It's really well done.)
Zydeco
06-09-2015, 08:14 PM
Shortly after the race I asked my 10 guests...'Will AP be on the cover of SI?" all responded yes...has to be. Glad to see it!
Cratos
06-09-2015, 08:30 PM
Two interesting things jump out at me :

1)The great graphic work to put the Belmont Park tree line "in front" of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED title... Subtle but clever

2) The showcase view of 1000 cell phones whenever something cool is happening. - Sure didn't have that problem in the 1970's. :D
You are correct, racing is getting its "2 minutes of fame" and I couldn't be happier; just hope the industry keep it going.
JustRalph
06-09-2015, 08:38 PM
Hate the photo

Hate the cell phones

They couldn't find something that emphasizes the horse more?
Clocker
06-09-2015, 08:58 PM
Hate the photo

Hate the cell phones


I agree. The horse looks like a minor after-thought. They would never have done that with any other great athlete.
Relwob Owner
06-09-2015, 09:02 PM
Love the photo. No issue with the cell phones. I think it works because it shows the horse and the fans together and how into it the fans were at the time.
ReplayRandall
06-09-2015, 09:15 PM
The photo is an example of what's wrong with society.......Stinkin' cell phones trump an historic Triple Crown win.......Does Draft Kings run horse racing tournaments? That would be a big NO.........pleaseeeeeee :bang:
alf1380
06-09-2015, 09:58 PM
I agree. The horse looks like a minor after-thought. They would never have done that with any other great athlete.

Of course they have.

Jordan's GW shot vs. Utah..was a wide crowd shot, that showed one guy celebrating before it was hit. Same thing with Ray Allen's shot vs. the Spurs.

The composition of this shot is wonderful. The fans make the game, and in this case, you have a lot of fans just taking in and recording for posterity what was about to happen.

Great photo.
five-eighths
06-09-2015, 10:17 PM
I think the cover is wayyyy too busy
Grits
06-10-2015, 09:59 AM
I think the cover is wayyyy too busy

So do I. Still, it's certainly indicative of this era.
LottaKash
06-10-2015, 10:19 AM
I think the cover is wayyyy too busy

Well for sure, it wasss a busy day at Belmont.... :D
PaceAdvantage
06-10-2015, 11:58 AM
I like it...there are two areas of focus...the crowd...and an isolated AP...I think it works...
DeltaLover
06-10-2015, 06:33 PM
I think the cover picture is as great as it can be, capturing the spirit of our age in a very descriptive manner! All of us, should purchase several copies and distribute them to our square friends..
OCF
06-10-2015, 07:31 PM
God bless the fellow in the white hat with the black band. He looks to be the only one that obviously did not have a cellphone in his hand. For all I know he is a chasing degenerate who is about to get back to even for the day, but I have a hunch he is the only one of all those people who was or will be back at the track in the next week.