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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.