Category Finalist 2007: sequence

Florian Grill

This photo was taken on a late afternoon in June, in my hometown. We had been having a great jam session with our friends all weekend; each time Bommel launched the ramp, he got higher and more extreme. The spectators went crazy, and the whole atmosphere was breathtaking. So I moved closer to the crowd, looked for the best place to be more a part of the audience as a photographer, and this is the result. In the evening, we had a great barbecue and a lot of fun. Thanks again to Bommel, an amazing rider and great guy.

Athlete: Björn "Bommel" Mager
Location: Skatepark Bielefeld, Germany

TECHNICAL INFO

• Camera: Canon 20D
• Lens: 45 mm zoom
• F-stop: 8.0
• Shutter speed: 1/500
• Digital process: After shooting with a basic photo with balance, I went onto my Mac, controlled the skin color and contrasts, and cut the seven images into pieces. After spending hours in front of the display, building the sequence, I am really happy to see a balanced and printed photo now.