Pond Skimming 2
by Lois Bryan
Title
Pond Skimming 2
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A time honored tradition at the end of ski season at Blue Knob All Seasons Resort in Claysburg, PA is … weather permitting … pond skimming!
At the base of a steep slope a broad shallow hole is dug, lined with a plastic liner, and filled with water creating a chilly lake. Then, after skiing or snow boarding down the slope the bravest among us hope our speed or athletic prowess will carry us across the water to the other side of the lake. Hence the term "Pond Skimming." In addition to the dangers of a chilly dunk, as you can see the skier or boarder may have to dodge a snow ball or two.
Note the boarder's helmet cam … I bet his movie was awesome!
Image captured in March of 2015 with the Nikon D750 and the Nikkor 18-200mm.
See also "Pond Skimming" and "Pond Skimming 3" … more images from the same event, also available here.
Fine art and product purchases of this image will not include a watermark, and if I may make a recommendation ... wall art will look its very best on the fine art paper choice of "picture rag."
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November 7th, 2023
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Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Thanks for sharing this popular beauty! Congratulations! Your wonderful work is featured on the home page of the Over 3000 Views group. Please make it available for future viewing by posting your feature in the Featured Images Archive discussion thread and any other appropriate discussion threads-- ie sales of your group images etc.
Kathi Mirto
Fantastic action shot Lois! Thanks for explaining what this is! Sounds like you have tried it, maybe? :O) fl
I'ina Van Lawick
Awesome indeed, Lois. Fabulous capture. Fun to watch, , but Brrrrrrr. Love the POV. LF
Joan Bertucci
This dude can skim with the best of them! :-) Love the strong contrast of the wave and the skimmer against the dark bg! You folks know how to live up there! Always beautiful work Lois! L/F
Lois Bryan replied:
Joan, these kids are amazing … and were having so much fun!!! So glad you enjoyed the picture!!
Henk Meijer Photography
Beautiful and creative work, Lois. Hope winter is not too bad on your side. L/F
Lois Bryan replied:
Hey Henk!!! Thanks so much … glad you enjoyed it!!! But I'm a winter and snow lover … well, a long as the electricity stays on!!
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Lois Bryan replied:
David thank you so much … I will tweet the group and add the image to the discussions!!
Stuart Harrison
Amazing the way the water is parted.....just beautiful Lois!
Lois Bryan replied:
Stuart thank you … I worked hard on the angle of that shot!!! Was so glad it turned out!!
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