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Seb Toots @ Winter X Games

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Jordan
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Hey guys and girls - I just wanted to share a little project I was working on throughout X games. I shadowed Seb around for Winter X 2012 with O'Neill and documented his life throughout the week - I haven't done something like this before and just wanted to share some of the pictures :)

I know it's not skiing, but it gives a bit of insight into the experience of X games!

Instead of linking a ton of pictures, here's the gallery I've set up:


Love to hear what you guys think!


Jan 30 2012 8:49PM
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juicedrummer11
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those are awesome! really liked them. super crisp
Jan 30 2012 9:15PM
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Downtofilm
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So tight Jordan!
Jan 30 2012 9:32PM
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123+ski
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I really liked them, great work
Jan 30 2012 11:41PM
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Jordan
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Thanks buddy! :)
Jan 31 2012 2:21PM
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123+ski
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i think the second one is a really good example of how to isolate a subject with a shallow depth of field, but without removing them from the environment. The focus is clearly seb, but we can clearly see that he is at xgames. A lot of people could learn from you on how to control the dof
Jan 31 2012 3:30PM
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Jordan
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I think I have it set to randomizing the images - but thank you so much for the kind words :) Glad you like em'!
Feb 1 2012 4:32AM
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123+ski
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I just realized you do. I was referring to the one where he is looking to the side with three lights and a groomer behind him, but there are a couple other ones that demonstrate what I was talking about as well
Feb 1 2012 7:44AM
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Official_Recap
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All of these are fantastic Jordan! They are more powerful as a set, rather than simply two select shots from the events - I think you captured the weekend as a whole very well.

On a completely different note, I love the layout of your site. It is well organized, but incredibly clean looking as well.
Feb 1 2012 4:30PM
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Jordan
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Thank you so much on both fronts :)
Feb 2 2012 4:58PM
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Gknow
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A damn good x-games for you, those pictures are really sick. I totally agree about the d.o.f and how you do it really well. What equipment did you bring with you?
Feb 2 2012 5:06PM
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Jordan
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:) it was quite a lot of fun!

My main gear was two Nikon D3's and a 70-200mm f/2.8 & a 14-24mm f/2.8

I used a 35 f/2 and a 50 f/1.4, but not nearly as much!

Hope that helps!
Feb 3 2012 1:19AM
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jason...
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awesome pictures. not really a fan of the tilted ones, but everything else is top notch. favourite riding shot is the wallride one, good stuff for sure.
Feb 3 2012 5:24AM
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