Selected by Ian Hylands - I need to start by saying I'm not a huge fan of the composition in this shot, I think the rider is a tiny bit close to the bottom of the frame. But having said that I'm stoked about every other part of this pic. I'm a big fan of alpine riding, and this shot describes it perfectly, awesome mountains in the background, and beautiful swoopy singletrack. I also like that he's just ripping this corner, and he's wearing jeans...
Taane, any xc or am trail can become a DH trail. IMO, most trails true definitions are all about how you ride them. I mean I can ride XC on a DH trail. Does that mace it XC?
Riding In Switzerland is the BOMB no matter where the dirt is. Sweet Shot! Ian does a great job in picking the photos and helping us other photogs who are scared to post get more motivated with his comments! Thanks for the insight Ian!
You're welcome! I try to comment as a positive thing, and I like to encourage thought and discussion. It's too bad the occasional person has a bad day because of it. We're working on a new pro critique forum or something similar as well, a place where we pick great photos that could be POD but just didn't make the cut, and offer a short critique. Look for it in the near future...
You can see the the gondola going to mt. titlis (google titlis and you'll find more info) and part of the chairlift that is on top as well. It's on a glacier by the way. Great freeride area in winter as well..
Sorry if you're not enjoying it, but criticizing photos is my job. I'm the photo editor, that's a big part of what I do, and I liked this one enough to make it POD which which should tell you something about what I thought of it. If my comments ruin your day then please don't read them...
dmh888 is talking rubbish. its not like ianhylands is going swearing and telling riders they suck and are shit. hes just saying as a pro photogragher how to take better photos. its fine.
Thats soo crap ive been there it is dog shit nowt to do!!! There is 4 jumps and that it and there shit,who ever took that picture needs some balls that is f*cking shit ....