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Lovin' the snow
Lovin' the snow
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Challenge: Free Study 2010-02 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Copper Mountain, Colorado
Date: Feb 20, 2010
Aperture: f7.1
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/800 second
Galleries: Sports
Date Uploaded: Feb 23, 2010

Photo taken of a friend going off a jump during a great day of snowboarding.

Photo conditions of dark subjects in bright snow have been a real challenge for me. I am glad I could make this one look somewhat decent, and still maintain some detail in the snow. Luckily I was able to bring it out a bit more with some editing too.

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03/12/2010 09:06:12 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This image made me laugh when I saw it, and in a good way. The very first outing I took the D90 was to the local ski hills, where I shot boarders and skiiers coming off jumps, so I can well understand the challenges you faced. I can see exactly what you wanted to get.

Basic composition isn't outstanding, but there is an attempt to show dof with the background and other boarder in the frame. That flat grey murky sky is by far your worst enemy, especially with snow to throw off glare.

I would, first of all, get a whole lot lower to the ground so you can shoot up at your friend, and that way you can probably eliminate having to do stuff like cloning out the lift lines, chairs etc. If need be, go to the other side of the ramp, so if there are trees etc on the other side of the hill, they won't be as intrusive as the lines and chairlift are. I would also suggest a much tigher crop so your friend pretty much fills the frame. Don't be afraid to push that lens to its limits! PP will only help if you have a strong photo to begin with.

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/05/2010 02:48:53 PM
neat action shot...well done
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03/02/2010 06:02:35 AM
The blown highlights in the snow really pulls the viewer away from your subject. Since this is advanced editing, I'd definitely consider selectively editing it and lowering the exposure.
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