Lahti Stadium Photo

Photographer’s Note

A cold night in Lahti warmed by the atmosphere of the World Cup Ski Jump event. You can almost hear the crowd.......

Jumping from the highest slope they defy the laws of gravity.

After the event the stadium transforms into the largest open air party in Finland!!!

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Ina (2679) 2006-03-04 16:06

Wow what a fine composition and at the same time a very lively picture... It brings a good atmosphere to the wiewer... TFS....Ina...

jeancolemonts (648) 2006-03-04 18:37

thanks god you were not obliged to jump ;> nice shot , good information .

ktanska (16514) 2006-03-06 5:49

Hi David,
This one has great sense of big sports happening. All the people and Finnish flags catch attention. And timing is good with darkening sky. The fact that nobody actually jumps at the moment makes no difference as he would be just a small dot anyway.
Kari

Clochette (8076) 2006-03-22 14:14

Hi David
Interesting compo... You did very well with this handheld (I guess ?) nightshot. And even though you did not focus on people, one can feel the atmosphere of sport event and happiness. Well done !

shirgold (2439) 2006-03-24 10:18

Hi David,
Fantastic POV
This does look frightning!
Let me know ehn you jump - I will come and take your picture :-D

plimrn (19600) 2006-05-02 12:20

Hi david,
The three tracks provide a stong graphic focus for your compo. You've also managed very difficult lighting well to achieve good detail and color.
Regards, Pat

CeccoPhoto (2711) 2006-07-26 5:16

Hi David!!
Beautiful this Photo, really!
There isn't noise! the colour are true, the white is spectacular and the composition is very good!

CeccoPhoto!!

hitesh (594) 2006-10-13 23:42

Hi David,
Excellent use of light making this shot really beautiful.Thanks for posting.
Regards,
Hitesh

gunbud (27763) 2007-01-04 0:33

Hi David,
Beautiful trip you take us up these amazing ski jumps. This poto show how intense this ride must be and the courage of those whot take it. Stunning detail and color to this beauty.
Regards, Tom