FEBRUARY 2007 – Thousands of athletes set off for the König Ludwig Lauf, one of the most important cross country ski competitions in the world, in Ettal in Germany. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
I left my home in Munich early in the morning to get to Ettal near Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps to shoot a photo documentary of the König Ludwig Lauf. It’s one of the most important cross country ski competitions in the world and attracts thousands of athletes every year. I knew what to expect because I participated in the 20 km classical race in 2006, and I had envisioned a set of images that I wanted to capture.
Right after the start, the first and most promising athletes rush away, followed by a seemingly endless flow of amateurs who enjoy the experience. But it takes the athletes a while to get on the course, though, because the slopes are often blocked by others. But once the field has torn apart, it’s a very pleasant experience, and you can attack your personal best.
The high resolution image
| Capture Date & Time | 03-FEB-2007, 09:01 |
| Location | Ettal, Germany |
| Camera | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N |
| Lens | Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM |
| ISO | 800 |
| Exposure | 1/200 sec at f/7.1 |
| Digital Image Source Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, AdobeRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 3504 x 2336 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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