Category Finalist 2007: illumination

George Steinmetz

Recreational spelunkers are dropping down a 100-meter limestone pit that was eroded by a waterfall that pours from its top. I illuminated this photo by leaving the camera lens open while two climbers descended on different ropes, popping off flash bulbs at the sides of the cave on their way down.

Athlete: Neeld Messler
Location: Mystery Hole, TN, USA

TECHNICAL INFO

• Camera: Nikon 8008s
• Film: Fuji Velvia
• Flash: The lens was left open between multiple flashes