Beauty In Solitude

Artist: Al Bourassa
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Beauty In Solitude

March 3/09
Mount Titlis, Switzerland.
I hope you love this shot as much as I do of a lone snowboarder on a tracked slope in the sunlight.
I have entered this image in a National Geographic photographic competition.

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Fremme

ahhhhhhhhhh as much as I’m happy to see the snow gone, as much as this I can relate to so closely being that I ski for a living (working on skis) , awesome slope, snow, love the single guy going to enjoy his turns, have fun my friend, 5 month until I have to put my ski boots back on
Al Bourassa replied

Merci beaucoup mon ami. I love the snow in the mountains at any time of year.
Globalphotos

Love the patterns and comp here, perfect title too, good luck in the comp, great image Al :-))
Al Bourassa replied

Many thanks Varinia. I have never entered such a competition but I love this unusual shot and thought it was worth a try.
Al Bourassa replied

OMG, and

Cheers, Al
Joanne Bradley

The patterns created are exceptional and that lone figure sure puts the whole area into perspective! Excellent shot! Good luck!
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you Joanne. I appreciate the support.
louisegreen

Really great shot Al, I’m sure this will do well in the competition so good luck!
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you for the confidence-builder Louise!
Daniel J. McCa...

Al, this is terrific! Wonderful lines! The snowboarder adds perfect scale! One of your best, IMHO! Brilliant!!!
Al Bourassa replied

I greatly appreciate the kind words Daniel.
Sean Jansen

This looks amazing Al, Great job in capturing this and great title too : ) Good luck in the photo competition !
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you Sean. It cost $25 or so to enter but I thought, “what the hay, I only go around once…”
David McLean

oh wow. this is sensational Al, good luck with the competition
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you so much David. They are accepting submissions until September 8th if I recall.
KatsEye

Awesome capture Al. Looks cool with all the tracks.
Al Bourassa replied

I was hoping this shot would be clear when I took it and was pleased with the result.
TickerGirl

Excellent photo AL, the size of the snowboarder makes the viewer realize the magnitude of the slope.
Al Bourassa replied

This is probably somewhere about the 8,000 foot level of this 10,000 foot mountain…. so there is a LOT more slope to be seen!!
Jan Timmons

Wonderful perspective. Good luck!
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you so much Jan. No matter what anyone else thinks, I think it is a winner.
Jan Timmons

Good attitude, Al. I think that’s the attitude to have when entering a contest!
Lucindawind

wow ! awesome
Al Bourassa replied

Thanks Elaine. I was thrilled with this shot.
Gail Bridger

This is an absolutely awesome capture Al. I hope you win the competition you entered in the NG. A fave for me!! :)
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you so much Gail. When I was taking the shot I was just hoping I was steady enough to do it justice. I just loved those patterns in the snow.

Cheers, Al
Danielle Knight

This is fantastic Al, l really love it. Good luck in the competition, the patterns are great
Al Bourassa replied

Thanks Danielle, and

Cheers, Al
Larry Trupp

Exceptional work Al…I commend you on this one…just love the skiing patterns throughout…inst fav as well thanks
Al Bourassa replied

I appreciate that Larry, and

Cheers, Al
Nikki Farrow

Awesome capture!
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you Nikki. I kinda like this one!
Kelly d

This is a great capture :)
Al Bourassa replied

Thnak you for your kind comment Kelly. Love your avatar.
Steve Chapple

Very effective. You’ve certainly created that feeling of isolation and the lines work really well here.
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you so much Steve for these lovely words.
Krys Bailey

This is amazing Al!! Should be featured in National Geographic!
Al Bourassa replied

You are very sweet Krys. I would be flabbergasted if it made the cut.
Antanas

fantastic view
Al Bourassa replied

Aciu my friend. I had a good vantage point. AND

Cheers, Al
MuscularTeeth

this is great.
Al Bourassa replied

Hey man, long time no hear! I really appreciate you looking in today.
TaniaLosada

Great shot!
Al Bourassa replied

Gracias Tania. Greatly appreciated!
J.K. York

super Alpine shot. love all the tracks in this wide scenic. the scale is set perfectly by the lone skier. bravo.
Al Bourassa replied

Thanks James, I knew it was a winner when I saw it, and

Cheers, Al
Richard Murch

... Excellent …. a sure winner…
Al Bourassa replied

Thank you for the vote of confidence Richard.
Themis

Love the patterns
Al Bourassa replied

They are mesmerizing aren’t they?!
Mia1

Wow, very cool shot. Good luck with national Geographic. Let me know what happens. When did you go to Switzerland?? Did you win the lottery?? lol :o) This place looks totally amazing. Wow…
Al Bourassa replied

Oh hi Mia! I don’t check this old site too often. I didn’t place in NG but thought this was every bit as good as those chosen. We did a European tour in Feb-March. No lottery win, just saved up for the budget tour and it was worth every penny. Switzerland, especially Lucerne, was the biggest surprise.
rightasrain

Wow this is amazing!
Al Bourassa replied

I am so glad this turned out so well, taken from a moving gondola.