Golf "Star"

[macmomma55]

Alright so this picture is a little interesting i think. I love how the sun created a perfect "star". But I also know there's a little problem with the color in the top left corner and it might be a little blurry.
I want some critique on the composition altogether and also any tips on how to take better photography when my subject is moving such as in golf?

Any other critique on how I could improve the image with post processing is greatly appreciated.





Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS 50D
Date taken: 2009:03:05 05:14:11
Shutter speed: 1/256Sec
Aperture : F28.1
ISO: 400
Lens used: 18-55MM
Whether or not a flash was used: Built in Flash was fired.

[barabe]

Right now when i look at the picture, i wonder if you are taking a landscape shot with a guy falling into the shot accidentally. the background is well into focus but the guy is not and is almost distracting in the shot. There is also some sun flare to the left that is distracting. Sory but for me the shot does not do it.

[Palladius]

I like it! It's not what you'd call a 'technically good' photo, but I suspect you already knew that. It has some interesting elements at it. You look at it and say 'Hmmm' to yourself, which I reckon is a good thing.

The coloured lens flare in the top right does bother me a touch. Without it, the whole left half would be a standard tranquil landscape shot which (I think) would counter the clustered, busy strangeness of the right side.

Have you considered cropping just to the left of the golf club head? Might create some interesting lines?