Winter Sports

Snowboarder flying of peak of mountain top as the sun sets in the distance.Two-man bobsleigh team sliding down track as sun sets over snowy mountains at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games.John Kucera racing past pole in alpine ski race.A trail of Biathletes skiing up a track in the cross-country ski section of sport.Female Biathlon contestant firing riffle in winter sports contest.Snowboarder mid air during trick in between the dolomite mountains.Female ice dancer mid routine as shadow is spotlighted by venue lights.Snow skiers stretching to cross the finish line at the Winter Olympics.Snowboarder flying of peak of mountain top as the sun sets in the distance.Two-man bobsleigh team sliding down track as sun sets over snowy mountains at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games.John Kucera racing past pole in alpine ski race.A trail of Biathletes skiing up a track in the cross-country ski section of sport.Female Biathlon contestant firing riffle in winter sports contest.
Snowboarder flying of peak of mountain top as the sun sets in the distance.Two-man bobsleigh team sliding down track as sun sets over snowy mountains at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games.John Kucera racing past pole in alpine ski race.A trail of Biathletes skiing up a track in the cross-country ski section of sport.Female Biathlon contestant firing riffle in winter sports contest.Snowboarder mid air during trick in between the dolomite mountains.Female ice dancer mid routine as shadow is spotlighted by venue lights.Snow skiers stretching to cross the finish line at the Winter Olympics.Snowboarder flying of peak of mountain top as the sun sets in the distance.Two-man bobsleigh team sliding down track as sun sets over snowy mountains at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games.John Kucera racing past pole in alpine ski race.A trail of Biathletes skiing up a track in the cross-country ski section of sport.Female Biathlon contestant firing riffle in winter sports contest.Snowboarder mid air during trick in between the dolomite mountains.Female ice dancer mid routine as shadow is spotlighted by venue lights.Snow skiers stretching to cross the finish line at the Winter Olympics.

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Whether it's skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, or sledding, winter sports photography presents unique challenges and opportunities both in terms of image capture and the demands of the location. Winter sports photography is a unique
and exhilarating art form that captures the beauty and excitement of winter sports.
The best photographers are able to capture the action, the speed, and the intensity in a single shot.

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Heaven

by Petr Slavik

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Fighting in Kits

by Gabriele Facciotti

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Bullet in the Sky

by Christian Bruna

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Biathlon

by Alexey Filippov

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Bumps

by Dustin Satloff

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Slopestyle

by Jamie Squire

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The Cave

by Julia Roger-Veyer

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Over the Sunset

by Kacper Kirklewski

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Women's Slalom Race

by Martin Divisek

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Espelunguere

by Yhabril Moro

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Mikaelas World - Ski Welt Cup

by Alexander Hassenstein

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Snowfall

by Petr Slavik

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Synchronized Ice Skating
Turkiye Championship

by Erçin Ertürk

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Chase the Sun

by Alexey Filippov

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Silhouettes

by Alexey Filippov

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Snowkite

by Dmitry Chufarov

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Clash

by Giovanni Zenoni

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Slalom

by Giovanni Zenoni

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#1

by Sergey Lantyukhov

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Sunrise skate

by Vincent Riemersma

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Annice Lyn

by Annice Lyn

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Orbit

by Cameron Spencer

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Flat-tired

by Aaron Favila

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Snocross

by Matt Gade

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Buzz the Tower

by Logan Swney

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Urs and the light

by Gabriele Facciotti

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Freeski House

by Hannah McKay

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Winter Paralympic Games

by Lintao Zhang

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Snowfall

by Petr Slavij

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Vladimir Kolesnik

by Vladimir Kolesnik

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Winner and Loser - The Olympic Spirit

by Tom Weller

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Female Biathlon contestant firing riffle in winter sports contest.

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Linn Persson Biathlon World Championships

by Joel Marklund

Snowboarder flying of peak of mountain top as the sun sets in the distance.

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Method

by Yhabril Moro

A trail of Biathletes skiing up a track in the cross-country ski section of sport.

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Biathlon

by Alexey Filippov

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Photograph of a cross-country skier through the legs of another competitor.

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Untitled

by Vegard Grott

Slovenian Ski jumper, Timi Zajc, walking down the stairs next to the stands with his skis over his shoulders.

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Timi Zajc Ski Jumping World Cup

by Kacper Kirklewski

Close up head shot of a male Biathlete concentrated on his shot as heat rises from his body.

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Biathlon

by Alexey Filippov

Black & White photograph of a cold winter swimmer swimming up a lane.

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Cold Water

by Natalia Gorshkova

British ice racing team skating around indoor circuit in a blur of motion and colour.

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Untitled

by Mike Egerton

Ski jumper mid air as they travel through the clouds.

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In The Heaven

by Tomasz Markowski

Black & White photograph of an athlete snowshoeing up a snowy mountain.

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Untitled

by Alessandro Trovati

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Two-man bobsleigh team sliding down track as sun sets over snowy mountains at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games.

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Sliding into the Sunset

by Alex Livesey

John Kucera racing past pole in alpine ski race.

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Kucera

by Dave Holland

Snow skiers stretching to cross the finish line at the Winter Olympics.

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Photo Finish

by Stefan Wermuth

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Snowboarder mid air during trick in between the dolomite mountains.

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Between the Dolomites

by Dario Belingheri

Swarm of marathon skiers during race.

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Engadin Ski Marathon

by Bob Martin

Henrik Harlaut performing jump mid air during ski race.

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Henrik Harlaut

by Ian MacNicol

Below photograph of two biathlon skiers battling through the snow.

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Fourcade

by Alexey Filippov

Black & White image of ice skater racing around track towards the camera lens.

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Fast Ice

by Dave Holland

Strip of skiers moving through the snow during the Engadan Ski marathon.

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Engadin Ski Marathon

by Stefan Wermuth

Paralympic freestyle skier during jump in race.

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Unlucky Break

by Alex Livesey

Silhouette of Ski Jumper in front of the sun mid jump.

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Chase The Sun

by Alexey Filippov

Female ice dancer mid routine as shadow is spotlighted by venue lights.

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Butterfly On Ice

by Yan Han

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