At long last, the votes have been tallied from the Swix/FasterSkier Photo Contest III. We assembled a panel of judges, including a professional photographer, a designer, several ski coaches, and the FasterSkier staff, to vote on the the submissions.
We have included comments from some of the judges.
A-Final Podium
First Place
Mitch Dion on the Mount Rose to Brockway Summit tour in 2006, with the 3,000ft. drop to Lake Tahoe just to his left. May 6, 2006 - by: Mark Nadell
“This picture is stunning- It caught my eye right away. At first I didn’t think it showed spring other then the sun and light layers of clothing, but then I learned about crust skiing, only to be done in the spring. The composition of the photograph works nicely. It gives a wonderful sense of environment showing the viewer how high up the skier was, with the clouds below. Very well done.”
Second Place
Cross-Training - by: Adam Terko
“Playful and creative, this photo captures the essence of the transition time of the spring. Too bad the day wasn’t sunnier.”
Third Place
Tav Streit cranks some gnarly turns above Eagle Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe. April 20, 2009. - by: Mark Nadell
“This photograph is a great action shot. The spectacular waterfall in the background adds a wonderful sense of drama, and the skier, both skis almost completely off the ground, has been captured nicely, although I do wish his back wasn’t to the camera. Nice composition!”
Fourth Place
Tav Streit explores the beauty of the Mount Rose ridgeline high above Lake Tahoe and Incline Village. April 18, 2009. - by: Mark Nadell
“Another crust-cruising shot, we see a skier taking advantage of the conditions to explore a remote area. The precipitous drop and line of cliffs gives a sense of adventure and the excitement of exploring the unknown.”
Fifth Place
Trina Hosmer joined the fun with the Mount Washington Nordic Club for their annual spring ski tour. - by: Amy Patenaude
“At first glance this photograph comes off as any other snapshot. When I stopped and really looked at it I loved it. This image tells a wonderful story and shows just how crazy cross country ski lovers are. They will do anything for that last patch of snow when the spring arrives, even ski on dirt roads. I also like how the woman knows just how crazy the adventure is. The photographer really captured a great moment, and a great energy.”
Sixth Place
A competitor at the 2009 New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival makes the most of the terrain park. - by: Kris Dobie
“Technically and visually stunning, this photograph does a great job of capturing the spirit of warm, sunny spring events. Play.”
All of the Qualifiers
A competitor at the 2009 New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival makes the most of the terrain park. – by: Kris Dobie
Cross-Training – by: Adam Terko
Mike Cavaliere
Tav Streit cranks some gnarly turns above Eagle Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe. April 20, 2009. – by: Mark Nadell
End o’ the season, 08/09
Evan Dion / Will Stimson — Far West skiers intensity training at Eureka Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, CA during Spring Break (April 12th, 2009)
Tav Streit kicking up some fun in our Tahoe Donner “backyard” near Frog Lake, Euer Valley. March 15, 2005
Winter/Spring Camping Excursion…trying to be epic!
One of the last skis of the year for the Carleton ski team! For those of you who know the Gatineau, the ski to the fire tower from Meech Lake is hard to beat in late March/early April. This day was no exception. It was clear, sunny, ten degrees and enough snow remained to get us out there without taking our skis off!
US Biathlon training camp spring 2006
Trina Hosmer joined the fun with the Mount Washington Nordic Club for their annual spring ski tour. – by: Amy Patenaude
If you build it, they will ski.
Mitch Dion on the Mount Rose to Brockway Summit tour in 2006, with the 3,000ft. drop to Lake Tahoe just to his left. May 6, 2006 – by: Mark Nadell
Tav Streit explores the beauty of the Mount Rose ridgeline high above Lake Tahoe and Incline Village. April 18, 2009. – by: Mark Nadell
New England Dominates JOs A Final
Spring was a good time to take Chris classic skiing for the first time (on some equipment we got for a total of $30).
Springtime in the Rockies
Andrew Paul on the long ridge leading to the summit of White Pyramid, which is located just south of Saskatchewan Crossing in Banff National Park (Canada).
Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team member, Nels Nichols goes over-distance on a desert island out in Great Salt Lake on a windy April afternoon.
“Anyone can participate. Regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur. You can submit ONE photo per person, maximum!”
Mark Nadell took some great shots but I’m wondering about rules and why they are printed at all sometimes?
FasterSkier
June 18, 2009 at 11:46 am
Rules are printed to provide parameters and guidance. Sometimes mistakes happen. Multiple people were collecting photos and distributing them to the voters without photographer names. All voting had occurred before we realized that we had broken our own rule. Mark is getting a prize for first, but certainly not for the other positions. Instead of taking the time to redistribute the photos and re-vote, we opted to let things stand on this one, and worry about more important things. The point of the contest is to recognize great photos and photographers, and share those photos with the rest of the ski community. The actual placing is really not that important.
The same people receive the prize either way as Mark is not eligible for multiple prizes.
![Mitch Dion on the Mount Rose to Brockway Summit tour in 2006, with the 3,000ft. drop to Lake Tahoe just to his left. May 6, 2006 - by: Mark Nadell](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/05/mtrose-brockway06_di43e158.jpg")
![Cross-Training - by: Adam Terko](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/05/cross-training.jpg")
![Tav Streit cranks some gnarly turns above Eagle Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe. April 20, 2009. - by: Mark Nadell](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/05/echo-emerald09_strei43e191.jpg")
![Tav Streit explores the beauty of the Mount Rose ridgeline high above Lake Tahoe and Incline Village. April 18, 2009. - by: Mark Nadell](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/05/mtrose09_streit-t-cornice.jpg")
![Trina Hosmer joined the fun with the Mount Washington Nordic Club for their annual spring ski tour. - by: Amy Patenaude](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/05/mnt-wash-nordic-april-001.jpg")
![A competitor at the 2009 New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival makes the most of the terrain park. - by: Kris Dobie](http://images.fasterskier.com/2009/05/bkl.jpg")
3 comments
Mike Trecker
June 18, 2009 at 11:29 am
“Anyone can participate. Regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur. You can submit ONE photo per person, maximum!”
Mark Nadell took some great shots but I’m wondering about rules and why they are printed at all sometimes?
FasterSkier
June 18, 2009 at 11:46 am
Rules are printed to provide parameters and guidance. Sometimes mistakes happen. Multiple people were collecting photos and distributing them to the voters without photographer names. All voting had occurred before we realized that we had broken our own rule. Mark is getting a prize for first, but certainly not for the other positions. Instead of taking the time to redistribute the photos and re-vote, we opted to let things stand on this one, and worry about more important things. The point of the contest is to recognize great photos and photographers, and share those photos with the rest of the ski community. The actual placing is really not that important.
The same people receive the prize either way as Mark is not eligible for multiple prizes.
ataylor0123
June 18, 2009 at 3:08 pm
thats me in the sixth place picture!