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Copyright: Ulf Tietjen (UnTrained) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3186 W: 292 N: 4381] (12761)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-10
Categories: Nature, Transportation
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR IF Di-II, Hama Pol cir Filter 62mm
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-15 2:24
Viewed: 544
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I am glad to be back from a heavy flu :-)

To capture a snowboarder in motion from below is a piece of luck. Coming from the left you see hers or his face and coming from the right you will only see the back. That is the big difference to a skier. I do not know if this one was female or male and it is of no importance for me. A boarder on the slope together with the skiers is often a scratching over the snow but in deeper snow like here it is much more to look at, as they are surfing on the snow. Captured from the chair lift on the sunny slopes called the "Heimspitz", could be translated as home peak.

Einen Snowboarder in Bewegung aufzunehmen ist ein bißchen Glücksspiel. Von der linken Seite kommend, sieht man ihr oder sein Gesicht, von der rechten Seite ist es stets der Rücken. Dies ist der große Unterschied zum Skifahrer. Ich habe keine Ahnung, ob dieses ein weibliches oder männliches Wesen war und es ist für mich auch bedeutungslos. Ein Boarder auf der Piste zusammen mit den Skifahrern ist oftmals das
Kratzen über dem Schnee aber in tieferem Schnee wie hier gibt es viel mehr zu sehen, da sie über den Schnee gleiten. Aufgenommen aus dem Sessellift am Sonnenhang, dem Heimspitz.

DateTime - 2008:01:10 14:49:06
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/400 seconds
ApertureValue - F 10.00
ExposureBiasValue - 0.00
MeteringMode - Average
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 80 mm

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Absolutely superb and well thought out. I love the light play and the textures. The composition is superlative and well crafted. Great work

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1804 W: 0 N: 896] (8649)
  • [2008-02-15 2:39]

Hallo Ulf,
Ich tippe auf Mann :)
sehr schoenes Licht und gut timing,Klarheit und Schaerfe sind ebenso sehr gut,
eine schoene Aufnahme!
Gruesse,
Dimitris.

Hi Ulf,
Great winter scene and great colors,good depth and nice composition,well done,
Georg

Hallo Ulf,
a simple compo, the man alone in a full snowy place makes it impressive, he is very good placed, the snow is very good written, the small shadow parts and the light play on the snow gives also a nice effect.
Have a nice afternoon
Vangelis

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3390 W: 0 N: 6728] (23510)
  • [2008-02-15 3:58]

Hallo Ulf!
Eine Menge Schienenstränge - und alles ohne Weichen ... ! ;-)
Hier hast Du wunderbar mit Licht und Schatten gespielt. Ein herrliches Linienchaos!
Ein schönes Wochenende aus dem sonnige Siegen!
Frank

Hi Ulf,
great shot,very powerful visual impact,striking.Nice option
for this high sharpness.There is also a very dynamic feeling.
Well done and have a great W-end.
Horatiu

Hello Ulf,
I hope you are fully recovered by now. I like the minimalist composition that relies on the graphical lines of the tracks in the snow and, of course, the lone snowboarder and his shadow. Very good tones and clarity.

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3867 W: 397 N: 6393] (21854)
  • [2008-02-15 4:28]

Hello Ulf,
You got a full series from that ski lift trip! Another nice one here with strong contrast adding graphism to the ski tracks on the deep snow. The snowboarder is well placed and the capture nicely timed. The white is as white as it should be.
Well done
Laurent

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8672 W: 914 N: 11464] (55597)
  • [2008-02-15 4:56]

Hi Ulf

Superb texture revealed by the crosslight, with outstanding graphism. The lone skier adds a nice human element. Tfs!

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3634 W: 335 N: 7225] (30502)
  • [2008-02-15 11:16]

Hallo Ulf!
Kannst Du da bitte nochmal hingehen,wenn ein rot,orange,oder vielleicht neongrün gekleideter Snowboarder seine Kapriolen treibt.....
Wäre toll für den Kontrast aber auch so ist es ein tolles Bild.Die Spuren im Schnee sehen toll aus und der Sportsmann ist gut platziert.
Habe heute für den neuen Klinikprospekt bei der Wirbelsäulengymnastik fotografiert,vorher noch meine Kollegin gebeten mit bunten Therabändern zu arbeiten,betrete den Saal und alle 11 Patienten haben schwarze oder dunkelblaue Klamotten an.Shit happens...Also nächste Woche nochmal.
Schönes Wochenende,
Gruß,Leo

Hello Ulf,
great displayed of light and shadows here from a bright sunny day from the snow, just beautiful!
nicely done on the white balanced with good sharpness and details
a very pleasant composition
best regards
Tony

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1221 W: 21 N: 1425] (7703)
  • [2008-02-15 22:17]

Hi Ulf,
The lines in the snow together with the high contrast create a great graphic image. The person is well placed in the composition and is a key element.
Regards
Wanda

this is superb ulf, beautiful graphism indeed... the guy is well placed and the monochrome feel is really cool... conratulations my friend...

all the best... korkut

Hi Dear Ulf
Amazing composition with the tracks on the snow.
I like so much the contrast, textures and how you framed it.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

Hi Ulf
Very nice image.Great depth and nice composition,well done.
TFS/Regards

Hi Ulf, Wonderfully strong light & the cast shadow contrasts brilliantly, great texture &, wonderfully composed with the single snow boarder in frame, the lines & depth of the tracks a superbly captured, TFS, kind regards Wilson,

Hello Ulf,
This one works as artistic photo more than a shot to captured the moment.Maybe the strong lines on the snow,the patterns generally gives that feeling to me.I enjoy it very much...the style of photography that I admire...

Have a nice weekend,
Thomas

Hi Ulf,
Great winter impression with very spectacular composition, I like the ramose details and the splendid atmosphere, Great! Have a nice weekend - Szép hétvégét Kívánok!
George

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2008-02-16 9:45]

nice to see you back Ulf.
You had a good time?. very nice and interesting shot here, nice with the lines and details, good photojob, have a nice weekend.
gr. jaap

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3123 W: 98 N: 2544] (8863)
  • [2008-02-16 10:10]

Hi Ulf,

so you are 100% now...that good for us since you will be able to post your images. I like the graphism of this shot. It has an interesting apealing with the track on snow...but it wouldn't be the same thing without the human element. Great work!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4728 W: 120 N: 450] (41573)
  • [2008-02-16 10:20]

Hi Ulf,
amazing pattern, fine graphic image, unusual lines. Fine captured of snowboarder. Well done photo.
Gr.,Aleksander

Hi Ulf. Great photo. You have caught the texture of the now well. The pic is almost BW but for the boarders head, I feel this also emphasises the texture of the snow. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Hi Ulf,
Brilliantly captured and composed. I like the simplicity of the composition just mainly using the ski tracks to dominate the scene. The lone snow boarder is a wise inclusion as he gave added dynamics to the compo. Well captured and composed with very good contrast. You also managed to control well the stark lighting from the snow. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hallo Ulf
I, somehow, like the strong light, giving a special touch to the snow tracks, with the good capture of the skier and his shadow. The different shades of the white and the textures are well rendered.
Glad you feel better ;)
Cheers
Marilyn

Hello Ulf,
This snowborder, is a sculptor. Its tavail is an abstract work. Your difficult framing shows beautiful diagonals and curves. The man brings a different form and colors in the sculpture. Very good work.
Good evening and weekend
Cordially
Joël

Was für ein Gewirr von Linien und Kurven. Die Schatten der Spuren sind fanstastisch.
Viele Grüße
Achim

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5152 W: 56 N: 7274] (23275)
  • [2008-02-18 15:56]

Hi Ulf,
Excellent timing to capture the snowboarder together with the great traces and tracks in the snow. The light enhances the contrast between the snow and shadows of the man and the tracks. Great work, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3486 W: 589 N: 4578] (13956)
  • [2008-02-19 8:38]

Hallo Ulf,
No doubt that the views from those chairs was really inspiring to you. It's an amazing compo, very catchy visually.
I already had my share (I hope) of flu this Winter.:D
Lieben Gruss, José.

Hello,
this is very artistic and the apparent simplicity makes for a sophisticated look. I like it very much, great mood on the shining snow, well caught movement of the snowboarder and his/her shadow...almost no colors, almost a b/w, well seen and executed, compliments.
TFS
Regards
Michèle

Hello Ulf,

I like the silver texture of the colours. The boarder look great carving up some snow on the way down. Is always fun trying to get shots from the chairlift as often they turn out too blurry. In this case is ok. Good work Ulf.

Roberto

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2625 W: 52 N: 3655] (11733)
  • [2008-02-26 17:06]

Hi Ulf!
The traces form a wonderful pattern on the snow and it's great with the man there. Very well captured!

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2324 W: 14 N: 4368] (17010)
  • [2008-03-06 15:59]

Hola Ulf,
La imagen es espectacular, llena de luces y sombras. Gran POV con muy buenos detalles.
Cordialmente
Charo

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