Training for Skating Photo

Photographer’s Note

This seems a novel way to teach the kiddies to skate on ice. There were around 20 of these being used next tothe main lake skating course. It shows the commitment of a parent to get out in the sub zero temps to get participatary sports onto the weekend agenda.
The sun was out but be assured it was around minus 10C degrees and even the camera strap was frozen stiff. The walk was curtailed to avoid damage to the camera or my ears, unsure which would last longer.
A red flag is reflected on the ice.

saxo042, Matthew-Watt, meltemi, kiwi_explorer, pierrefonds, danos has marked this note useful

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saxo042 (16576) 2008-01-11 20:00

Hi Murray,
Good composition with action and speed. Very attractive with the subtle reflection from the sun.
Regards
Gunnar

Matthew-Watt (4473) 2008-01-12 0:23

Hello Murray,

Despite what some from the more frigid parts of the world would say, I consider -10C to be very very cold! I have only been in the negatives a few times, and it is pretty hard to get used to for someone who lives in 20C winters! The photo is delightful, as the saturations are rich and the stance of the woman suggests movement. The red reflection warms up the scene a bit. Very good sharpness. I wonder how this would look in a panoramic or vertical format. Regardless, this works well.

Matt

meltemi (9746) 2008-01-12 0:45

Hello Murray,
a fun and sympathetic catch you made of those folks on the ice. Interesting interaction between the two main characters. It is especially nice! I like the position of the mother very attentive to her movements and the look of the boy ready to save it in the event of a fall.
Well seen and done.
Kind Regards.
Stella

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-01-12 1:57

Hi Murray,
I find this photo quite amusing ... this shows Chinese ingeniuity. The equipment they are using are all home built ... nothing fancy but it works ... I like their 'ca do' attitude :) Wonderfully captured with very good image quality. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

pierrefonds (26823) 2008-01-12 11:19 [Comment]

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rossy85 (2865) 2008-01-12 14:05

Hi Murray

Very interesting picture, it seems to be an attractive place for skating on ice.
Good composition and sharpness.

Greetings from France
Rossy

danos (33730) 2008-01-13 0:55

Hello Murray,
nice snapshot of this pair,of the father and the child,that try to learn her sun to skating with his own way.I understand that the shot under these difficult weather conditions is an achievement.Well done Murray.

Have a nice Sunday,Danos

batalay (21416) 2008-01-13 13:43

Hello Murray,

A superb note accompanying an excellent photograph. Using a chair evidently is a useful stratagem (I am not a skater), but usually the novice/child holds onto the chair and skates behind it I believe. I saw a very good image from Poland that suggests the technique. There is compelling pink color in the ice, reflected from something across the water. The image is rich in colors, impressive in its sharpness, and conveys well the sub-zero, bone-chilling cold.

Warm regards,

Bulent