While we were searching for new ideas about sports photography, an excellent competition came in our “way”. We’re not talking about winter events or extreme challenges, with lots of people and rankings. Actually, the winners are right here, in the following categories, but their real talent and accuracy gave them the knowledge to capture remarkable and unique imagines full of emotion, dedication, strength or passion. The stunning collection of Red Bull Illume is the first premier action and adventure sports photography competition, with 10 category winners from 50 finalists and an overall winner, Chris Burkard (USA), for its “illuminated” picture.
1. Spirit
Photographer: Adam Kokot
Athlete: Michal Krol
Location: Spisske Tomasovce, Slovakia
2. Wings
Photographer: Marcel Lämmerhirt
Athlete: José Eber Pava Ordoñez
Location: Hamburg, Germany
3. Playground
Photographer: Tim Korbmacher
Athlete: Stefan Lantschner
Location: Krefeld, Germany
4. Sequence
Photographer: Miguel Angel López Virgen
Athlete: Alfredo Salcido
Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
5. New creativity
Photographer: Eric Berger
Athlete: Dan Treadway
Location: Whistler, BC, Canada
6. Illumination
Photographer: Chris Burkard
Athlete: Peter Mendia
Location: Buchupero, Chile
7. Close up
Photographer: Nathan Smith
Athlete: Andrew Mooney
Location: Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia
8. Energy
Photographer: Stuart Gibson
Athletes: Ryan Hipwood
Location: Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania, Australia
9. Culture
Photographer: Vincent Perraud
Athletes: Alex Baret and friends
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
10. Experimental
Photographer: Daniel Grund
Athletes: Alex Maclean, Nicolas Ivanoff
Location: Monument Valley, UT, USA
