Curtis Robinson shot by Dylan Dunkerton

I love this shot. I would have loved to see the rider moving from right to left in the frame but the nature of the stunt doesn’t lend to tricking over the hip on the right. The framing of the rider between the two trees and the timing of the trick is really what makes this image. The background is epic and the use of Black and White was a good choice to give the clear cut an artsy feel. This shot is one of the best shots I have seen that defines the feeling of Freeride to me. rank = 1 Jay Sinclair

This epic b&w silhouette is fantastic. Evidence of the sun set on the left hand side of the photo and the haze over the water are the finishing touches to a great photo. It wasn't an easy choice - I picked this photo over Yoonior's by asking myself which of the two I'd like to have a poster of on my wall. rank = 1 David Ferguson

I love the framing, the back drop, the over-exposed sun off the water in the left corner of the frame and there aren't many moves that look as good in silhouette either.  Nailed it! rank = 1 Cam McRae

I used to live on Vancouver Island and spent a lot of time on the ferries, travelling from one island to another, and then back to the mainland. Some of my most memorable trips were when the sun was out, glistening off the water. If you were lucky, there would be a bit of mist hanging over the water, giving shape to the islands. Just like in this shot. For me this shot is about more than the rider - it's about the whole West Coast experience. Lining the rider up between the few trees that are left in the cutblock, riding into the sun, is amazing. .rank = 2 Stuart Kernaghan

Ryder Kasprick shot by Jason Liang

This is a great example of a solid photojournalism shot. Event photography is difficult to say the least and this capture of Ryder tailwhipping the Jumbotron at Crankworx shows great timing and framing to get the rider and the jumbotron within the frame and looking good. It is difficult to make event photography artsy in my opinion. You are stuck using the lighting and action given to you during the moment. rank = 3 Jay Sinclair

This is a great photo, but it feels a little bit flat to me, perhaps a bit underexposed. The timing is perfect and the location of the shooter is ideal. I like how the image on the jumbo screen is from a slightly different angle and gives a slightly different view of Ryder. rank = 3 David Ferguson

I have shot quite a few Slopestyle events and I'm rarely pleased with the results.  I use my camera to document what happened so I can write about it later - since that's what I'm really there for.  If I get a shot or two I can use it's a bonus. The pros (and Jason it seems) set up for one shot per rider and don't worry about what else happens.  Uncluttered framing is often the challenge shooting an event like Crankworx and Jason's positioning allowed him to get Ryder before the event static enveloped him. The shot also gives you a great perspective on how insane some of these moves are.  A tailwhip off that thing?  That's just whacked. rank = 3 Cam McRae

This is a sweet photo because it shows the balls it takes to throw this trick. You're way up in the air, and there's nowhere to go but down. And it's almost as though you're seeing time actually pass, with the rider in the screen a fraction of a second behind the real-life Ryder. It captures the essence of Crankworx without being showy, and without the benefit of front-row seating. It's a very real-world shot, from someone enjoying the show. rank = 3 Stuart Kernaghan

Chris Brebner shot by Angus Meek

Although not a winner to me, this image shows promise. The Photographer did a great job of balancing out the flash to light the subject against the sunlight coming through the trees behind. I would have suggested that the image be shot a tad later in the day to minimize the hot spots a bit and give it more of a golden light. The disappearing handlebar and brake line bugs me a bit as well. Not a bad shot, but not a contender compared to the others this month. rank = 4 Jay Sinclair

A technically sound photo on some gnarly terrain, but in difficult lighting conditions (splotchy bright mid-day sun patches). Perhaps a slightly different shooting angle and use of techniques to give a better feeling of the action would move this photo into the next level. rank = 4 David Ferguson

It's always tricky shooting when there are hot spots like the one haloing the rider's left fist.  The sun adds to the photo by illuminating the dust plume behind the rider and tracing his path to the shutter release.  This shot didn't stick out to me at first but the more I look at it the more I can hear the clang and thunk of a fast downhill run. rank = 4 Cam McRae

This photo says speed to me, and I like the feeling of going fast. I'm not wild about the fact that the rider is dead centre in the shot, but it does a really good job of capturing speed. The light coming through the trees and picking up the dust in the rider's wake is an added bonus. rank = 4 Stuart Kernaghan