Ok. More Deep Winter madness. I am milking the shit out of this. But considering I spent so much time planning it and putting it all together I have nothing else to talk about lately............well, actually........I just love talking about myself cause I'm so fucking awesome.

On that note, here's a behind the scenes video from my shoot. It was shot by John Swystun and produced for Push.ca by Lenny Rubenovitch (hope I spelled that right). It really shows the seriousness and technical expertise of my shooting style. Don't come crying to me when you can't get this 5 minutes of your life back. You've been warned.

Push.ca - Colin Adair Deep Winter

(you might have to download a video player update but it takes two minutes and it's worth it cause PUSH has tons and tons of videos you can watch)

Remember, the actual slideshow goes online Monday on the King Snow site.

On January 4th to 7th I participated in the Deep Winter Photo Challenge in Whistler (see post below for more info). It was an incredibly intense three days of shooting and one day of panicked editing. I didn't win or even place in the contest but I'm really proud of what my team and I accomplished. I've never done any kind of slideshow before and did not know what to expect or how much time it would really take. All of the other participants are veterans to the slideshow contest format and it showed. They had excellent photos and great shows. They were definitely worthy of being on the podium in my opinion.

My goal was to do something totally different from the 'normal' slideshow format. I had a feeling it might hurt my chances of placing in the top three because it deviated from the judging criteria but at the same time I had an idea that I really wanted to see come through so I just went for it. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait to get it online.

With that being said, you will soon be able to judge for yourselves! My slideshow will be posted in the coming weeks on this site and others. I'm working out some details with a snowboard publication which will time the release of the video with an article about the shoot. I will keep you posted.........

In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at some of the photos from the three days.

If you haven't heard of a little photo contest in Whistler called the Deep Winter Photo Challenge than now is your chance to get educated and use it in your next conversation in which you try to make other people feel really stupid.

I have been invited to participate in this years event. I was invited last year but unable to attend and I judged it a few years back so I'm excited to be taking part this year finally.

The basic details are as such: 5 invited photographers have 3 days (Jan 4,5,6) to shoot on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with riders/skiers of their choice. On the 4th day (Jan 7th) they present a slideshow of their best images from the previous 3 days to a panel of judges and a packed house of rabid shred fans. It's a really fun night of images and entertainment so grab your tickets asap cause it will sell out guaranteed and you'll be standing out in the cold wishing you were inside with a frosty throat charmer.

For more info, bios, images, past year's winners and more go to the website...........

http://www.deepwinterphoto.com/