shooting the pipe.

I had a pretty awesome week. I was busy but on some fun assignments outside and in some of the most beautiful places in Vermont. I started my week shooting the Vermont High School Alpine Ski Championships (photos to come!) up at Stowe Mountain Resort. The girls were competing in the GS Giant Slalom on a very windy, cold and blustery day. But, I donned by snowpants, thermals and base layers and found a sweet spot by the final gate with the 300mm to capture some dramatic images. On Wednesday I was off to shoot at Stowe again, but this time I was hiking up their Lower Standard trail in search of the mountain's rail park and halfpipe. The Vermont High School Halfpipe Championship was going on and it was a beautiful day. The sunshine left me with a few freckles on my nose. I wasn't sure what sort of skill level I would find at the high school level and knew that the pipe would prove a difficult shooting scenario. Where would they pop out? There were no Shaun Whites in the crowd as few of the riders managed to get out of the pipe. A bit disappointing, but the ones that did find some air managed to give me some great images. This first guy completely caught me off guard as I have taken a break to warm my numb fingertips but I heard loud cheers coming up topside so I knew this kid's run had to be promising. I shot this as I fell backwards since I was a bit too close to the edge, thank god for quick focus. I was happy with my takes especially being my first time shooting halfpipe. Enjoy!