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Challenge: Free Study 2009-02 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: East River Park, NYC
Date: Feb 5, 2009
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/640
Galleries: Sports, Urban
Date Uploaded: Feb 27, 2009

 Taken at the Red bull Snow Scrapers competition in New York City, at East River Park. There were some pretty big riders there, like Shawn White, and it was jam session, so these guys were throwing big air tricks for an hour straight, on right after the other.

The were practicing while it was still a bit light outside, but once the competition got under way it was pitch black, with only the spot lights they had to light the jump and the landing. The pros had flashes set up but were of course unavailable to me.

This shot pretty much tested the limits of my 70-200/4.0. Shot wide open, it is still quite sharp but I wish I had 2.8. Luckily I got there early enough to stake out a good spot before the crowds arrived, so focal length was not an issue.

I hope you like it.

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03/04/2009 11:14:05 AM
great shot
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 03/03/2009 10:14:36 PM
SWEET!!
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 03/02/2009 07:08:53 PM
Boarder could have been a little lighter, kind of too dark.
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 03/02/2009 09:20:38 AM
wish he was as in focus as you nailed the board..good stop action
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 03/01/2009 09:23:44 PM
Nice Shot
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