Camilla Rutherford, Photographer, Auckland

Description

A skier is captured mid-air, executing a trick, against a backdrop of a sky with hues of blue, gray, and orange, suggestive of either sunrise or sunset. The ground is covered in snow, with some sections showing patterns indicative of grooming. A snow covered hill with a visible bright light reflecting off the snow is to the left of the frame. The atmosphere is crisp, with sunlight diffused through the clouds. The landscape appears mountainous or hilly, adding to the drama of the scene. The camera angle is slightly low, enhancing the sense of height and motion in the skier's jump.