A dog chases a cat and the cat escapes by riding a surfboard to the other side of the pool. Really!
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They are said to be the best in the world and they keep getting better with every competition, every challenge they are confronted with. The athletes of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series are well trained, physically fit and technically skilled divers; each of them. And still, there are some who seemingly have the winning gene and barely miss a podium, while others might place second one day and ninth the next. Some are obviously more affected by challenging conditions whereas others jump off every platform with the same, almost mechanical professionalism. Are they simply better? No, they just have something that only comes with age and the years spent in this sport — experience and mental toughness
To many people in the mountain biking industry, Sterling Lorence is known simply as “Sterl.” He’s been a fixture in the scene for years and his photos have appeared just about everywhere. In fact, he currently has the cover of Bike Magazine’s Photo Annual. I met up with Sterl at the holy land of mountain biking, Whistler mountain, where he was shredding trails with a backpack full of photo gear. He agreed to share some of his wisdom when it comes to capturing mountain bikers in their native habitat.
What are some common mistakes people make when shooting mountain biking photos?
Biking can look very stagnant, so it’s important to make sure your photo has an element of action. Concentrate on … More