The precise moment

You see only one skater in the photo, but there were many of them skating around, practicing their stunts... and perfectly aware of each other. Not just to avoid collisions, but for the almost tangible web of social interactions. With many eyes following every move, the skater carefully considered the projected path, the angle, and the timing.

 

I was considering the timing, too. I wanted to capture the precise moment of commitment, when there is no way back. It's a surprisingly quick breath between the skater's mental decision to go, and the moment he's already flowing down.

Done