Photo Friday is a quick blog capturing skiers on the slopes. It’s a journal of present and past photographs captured from resorts across North America.
Situation
Here’s a photograph we took during a race event at a local ski resort. The racer was competing in a Giant Slalom race early March. Exciting skiing and fun to watch and capture in camera.
Type of Turns
This skier is racing in a Giant Slalom course. The speed and slope were expert level.
Time of Year
This photo was taken in March 5th, 2020 at 12:20pm at Craigleith Ski Club (Ontario, Canada)
Slope
The photo was captured during mid day on Big-John slope (Black diamond run)
Snow Conditions
Conditions were groomed firm.
Camera Settings
- Camera: Canon 5D Mark II
- Canon Zoom Lens: 70-200mm
- Focal Length: 200mm
- ISO: 125
- Aperture: f/3.5
- Shutter: 1/1600 sec
PHOTO TIP:
Trying to find the spot when the skier has an outside long leg usually means an exciting photo. The snow is flying and the skier is dynamic.
Andrew Elsdon
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