Canon Ambassador Lorenz Holder likes to combine beautiful landscapes and extraordinary architecture with his action shots, as demonstrated in this image of German BMX rider Bruno Hoffmann jumping through a misty forest in Berlin, Germany. Taken on a Canon EOS 5D Mark III (now succeeded by the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens (now succeeded by the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM) at 38mm, 1/125 sec, f/6.3 and ISO250. © Lorenz Holder
Canon Ambassador Lorenz Holder is an action sports photographer, but he's different to most. In his images, the skateboarders, snowboarders and BMX riders performing spectacular tricks are often only a small element in a wider landscape or urban scene.
It's a unique style that combines his passions for landscapes, buildings and action sports. "I really love to shoot landscapes and architecture, as a hobby," he says. "But when I'm shooting a beautiful landscape or building, I often think: 'Ah, I could maybe add an athlete into that shot.' Then it gets more interesting."