Honorable Mention: International Photography Awards 2013

The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers on a global scale; creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today. From Scott: "While pioneering and documenting a first descent on a peak in the Snoqualmie Pass backcountry of Washington State, I looked down our intended route and found my ski partner's tips perched precariously, and photogenically on the literal edge. I fitted my wide angle lens to capture the breadth of the forested environment below, snapped a few shots and watched as my partner commenced to flash the line and fly out safely on the valley floor. My turn..."