The votes have been tallied from the Fischer/FasterSkier Photo Contest II. We assembled a panel of judges, including a professional photographer, a designer, several ski coaches, and the FasterSkier staff.
We have included comments from some of the judges.
A-Final Podium
First Place
"Robyn Anderson in sprint qualifying", UVM Carnival 2008. by: Andrew Gardner
This photo made it into the top 5 of every judge.
“A beautiful photo that captures the solitary nature of ski racing. ”
Second Place
2006 Torino olympic game on february the 12th at Pragelato, by: Romain Caroni
“This is a stunning shot and from someone who was at the Torino Olympics this picture really captures what it was like to be at one of the races – the angle and the composition gives the viewer a good sense of the intensity – How many racers there were, the crowd, etc. The light works to give the shot nice highlights and shadows. ”
Third Place
“Nothing left”, March 2008 at the world masters in McCall, Idaho. by: Thomas McGoldrick
This photo was the top pick of several of the judges and contains so much of the racing environment – the whole story as it were.
“This image tells a story. The two skiers collapsed at the finish line. More skiers coming in behind them. The woman running to assist, and the man pointing, straight at the camera. The upper frame is taken up by a full crowd. This image makes me want to know more – Who actually won the race? The composition works nicely with the closest racer off center and the skiers in the background in the middle of the frame anchoring the photo.”
The Rest of the A-Final
Fourth Place
"Every inch counts!", Swedish National Cup, men 19-20, sprint final, Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, by: Erik Nilsson
Another consistent favorite for all judges.
“This photo captures the ultimate moment of a race – the finish – and what a finish this was. Great action, great expressions.”
Fifth Place
2007 Junior Olympics in Soldier Hollow Utah. This is the final turn before the stadium of the OJ Boys A Final, Ian Havlick is leading and is also the winner of this race, Reid Pletcher follows close at his heels. by: Scott Krankkala
Sixth Place
"A skier approaches the finish line of the Craftsbury Marathon on the common in Craftsbury, Vermont. " by Kris Dobie
All of the Qualifiers
“City of Lakes Pre Loppet in Minneapolis MN”, by: Michael Moulsoff
2006 Torino olympic game on february the 12th at Pragelato, by: Romain Caroni
“All-Star Cast”, Six of the best sprinters in New England duke it out on the sprint course in Stowe, VT, by: Ian Nesbitt
“Alex White”, Berkshire League Race, by: Rob White
“Ben Knowles (Saint Lawrence University)”, UNH Carnival, 10k Skate. Jackson, NH, by: Adam Terko
Wisconsin Biathlon Race that was held in Eagle, Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Biathlon Range and ski trails in the McMiller Sporting Complex, by: John Wilke
“Gotta Want It”, Maplelag Resort, Callaway, MN, by: Steven Gromatka
A skier approaching the finish line at the 2009 Craftsbury Marathon. Photo: Kris Dobie.
David Bernstein getting up on his toes in perfect Double Pole form Rikert Nordic Center in Vermont, by: Danny Ebenstein
“Double Pole”, Emily Stitt and Keely Levins battle it out at the beginning of a race Rikert Touring Center, Vermont, by: Max Ebenstein
“Lead group in synch the whole way up”, Telemark, NorAm Supertour and JOQ, 2006. by: Trevor Drake
“John Dixon and Peter Hegman battling it out at the MMU Pursuit Race”, Jericho Firing Range, Jericho Vermont, by: Peter Hegman
“Nothing left”, March 2008 at the world masters in McCall, Idaho. by: Thomas McGoldrick
“Robyn Anderson in sprint qualifying”, UVM Carnival 2008. by: Andrew Gardner
“Determination”, Wahconah High School, Dalton MA, by: Ken Kuttner
“Some dudes racing”, Erik: Gotta go faster! Simi: OK, I’ve got this guy. Max (a lap ahead): Need to blow by these dudes… Erik Bjornsen/Methow Valley Nordic (269), Simi Hamilton/Middlebury (271), Max Treinen/UAA (217) in 10K Freestyle event at 2009 US Cross Country Ski Championships at Kincaid Park, Anchorage, by: Andrew Lee
“Darrell Rikert”, La Patrie NorAm Pursuit 2009, by: Yves Desy
“Pushing hard”, 2009 Copper Island Classic, Chassell, MI, by: Ryan Tervo
“Every inch counts!”, Swedish National Cup, men 19-20, sprint final, Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, by: Erik Nilsson
“2009 World Masters classic race, McCall, ID, USA”, by” Daniel Heil
Tyler Wright at the CNISSF (High School) Sprints at Truckee High School’s Surprise Stadium, by: Mark Nadell
“4,3,2,1….GO!”, Mohawk Trail Regional High School in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, by: Ralph Dastoli
“Quick off the line…”, US Nationals, Houghton MI, 2008, by: Ryan Scott
“Adam Swank leads the chase pack near Duffy’s Field at the 2008 Birkie”, Hayward, WI, by: Jeremy Pyatskowit
Josh North (C.R.A.P. Racing) putting the hammer down at the Lapham Peak Loppet Jan. 17, 2009 near Delafield, WI, by: John Wilke
“Ian (in blue) Lines Up with the J4s”, Fourth Annual Tippmann Paintball Biathlon, Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, Vermont, by: Kristen Palleiko
Johnny Curtis Memorial Race 15Km Classic (Intermountain Junior National Qualifier). Location: Trail Creek Jackson Hole, Wyoming, by: Charlie Fereday
2007 Junior Olympics in Soldier Hollow Utah. This is the final turn before the stadium of the OJ Boys A Final, Ian Havlick is leading and is also the winner of this race, Reid Pletcher follows close at his heels. by: Scott Krankkala
“Rivalry”, MIAC Championships, 2004; Graystone Trails, Saint Cloud, MN, by: Erich Ziegler
“Nick off the ground”, Baker Park during the Lake Conference Championship, by: Jeff Andresen
Western State Ski Team Time Trial, by: Andy Richmond
“Brent McMurty of the Canadian National Development Team leads three of his teammates during a freestyle sprint quarterfinal in the Haywood NorAm 2008 Canadian Eastern Championship held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Club, Cantley, Quebec. Brent advanced through the semi’s and finished third in the final.” by: Brian Kenmir
Valleywood Golf Course, Apple valley, MN, by: Nick Andresen
“Planning and flagging a race course can be as much work as racing the course – Early morning setup for a High School Nordic race”, Top of Guyotes Hill, Mohonk Mountain, New Paltz, NY, by: Jason White – self photographed
“That’s racing”, Nordic Flurry 5k Classic race held on January 24, 2009. This annual citizen’s race was held at Chapin Forest, a park belonging to the Lake Metroparks of Lake County, Ohio, by: Kelly Mikolajczyk
“Mom”, Jan “Mom” Gregg takes it to the finish line of the 2nd annual 5K Wooden Ski Race Dec. 31st ’08 Mazama WA, by: Chad Gregg
“The joy of a Race well fought..” Photo of my wife Amy Gunn (#342) at the finish of the Dolomitenlauf 60k skate in Lienz, Austria on January 18th, 2009. She raced with her new friend from German Silvia Spitzl, swapping the lead back and forth for 60ks. The race was near the Italian boarder and the spectators yelled Bravo and Super (pronouced Soup-ah like they were from New Hampshire) Amy was 6th woman in 3:07 and Silvia was 7th overall. by Carlie Gunn
!["Robyn Anderson in sprint qualifying", UVM Carnival 2008. by: Andrew Gardner](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/02/dsc_0311.jpg" "\"Robyn Anderson in sprint qualifying\", UVM Carnival 2008. by: Andrew Gardner")
![2006 Torino olympic game on february the 12th at Pragelato, by: Romain Caroni](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/02/00931.jpg" "2006 Torino olympic game on february the 12th at Pragelato, by: Romain Caroni")
!["Nothing left", March 2008 at the world masters in McCall, Idaho. by: Thomas McGoldrick](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/02/dsc_0147.jpg" "\"Nothing left\", March 2008 at the world masters in McCall, Idaho. by: Thomas McGoldrick")
!["Every inch counts!", Swedish National Cup, men 19-20, sprint final, Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, by: Erik Nilsson](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/02/fischer-fasterskier-erik_nilssonimg_6665.jpg" "\"Every inch counts!\", Swedish National Cup, men 19-20, sprint final, Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, by: Erik Nilsson")
![2007 Junior Olympics in Soldier Hollow Utah. This is the final turn before the stadium of the OJ Boys A Final, Ian Havlick is leading and is also the winner of this race, Reid Pletcher follows close at his heels. by: Scott Krankkala](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/02/krankkala-contest-entry.jpg" "2007 Junior Olympics in Soldier Hollow Utah. This is the final turn before the stadium of the OJ Boys A Final, Ian Havlick is leading and is also the winner of this race, Reid Pletcher follows close at his heels. by: Scott Krankkala")
!["A skier approaches the finish line of the Craftsbury Marathon on the common in Craftsbury, Vermont. " by Kris Dobie](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/02/craftsbury-marathon.jpg" "\"A skier approaches the finish line of the Craftsbury Marathon on the common in Craftsbury, Vermont. \" by Kris Dobie")
