Category Winner 2010: Culture
Vincent Perraud
This photo was taken in Tallinn at the Simpel Session, one of the biggest international BMX events, in February 2008 after a long day of qualifiers. Everyone was tired and was looking forward to getting back to the hotel because of the climate; it was -10°C.
The riders started cramming into the bus that wasn’t leaving. The bikes took up a lot of space! The scene was taking place very quickly and so I decided to take a few snaps without setting my camera or lens, just for fun and memory’s sake.
I was very lucky to capture this unusual scene, especially as my friend Alex Baret had his face between the spokes of a wheel. He always has a very rock ’n’ roll attitude and he kept the group entertained!
PHOTO INFO
Photographer: Vincent Perraud
Athletes: Alex Baret and friends
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
TECHNICAL INFO
Camera: Canon 50
Film: Kodak
Lens: 15mm
ISO: 800
Shutter Speed: 1/30
