Here’s the Friday Photo of the Week. Was feeling wintery and I couldn’t help myself. Tell us if you like and why/why not.
Behind the scenes “making of” this shot and the camera/lens/spec details after the jump…
The above shot was created on a Nikon D3, using the Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 lens (affil links to B&H). Shot at f6.3, 1/1600 sec, ISO 200. The legendary Tanner Hall is the athlete. Location: Stevens Pass, WA.
The behind-the-scenes shot below is how we captured this image. That’s me in the black on the right with my D3s and Todd Jones (TGR) on left in the yellow, shooting the RED camera, hanging outta the helicopter. BTS photo shot by Scotty.
Like or not? Why?
Like. What focal length?
I like the shot. It has an artsy look to it, and the athlete looks so small in the scheme of things, making it even more majestic a shot.
I’m gonna go with “Like.”
The photograph tells a vivid story, but isn’t straightforward about it. It makes you think about where the athlete came from and where he’s going. Being in the helicopter puts perspective around this feat in a way many photographers fail to illustrate. As one continues to look at it, more and more details and textures come out giving the shot more depth.
Great shot.
It would be funny to recreate this shot with the guy just laying in the snow in that position, & having the camera angle just right, & see if people can guess which one is actually in the air!
that would be hilarious
The shadow will reveal 😉
The lightning of the BW is great. And the fact that the athlete has no shadow creates so much vibrancy. Lights was yours?
This is an inspiring picture. I wish I could have these conditions to actually take this kind of pictures. Great job Chase!