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needle hole
A lively girl with a vibrant expression is making a dynamic turn in a low stance with edged skis, her posture so deeply inclined that her legs seem to almost graze the ground, at an alpine skiing competition. She is raising a large, wide plume of snow, with the snow spray energetically scattering toward the opposite side from the direction she is leaning. Only two skis and two straight poles are shown in the scene. The skis, boots, poles and her legs are accurately depicted in terms of shape, position, and number. She is wearing stylish, graphically designed gear that covers her entire body, and the tension as she skims close to flags is palpable. The sparkling snow plume enhances the sensation of speed. The illustration is in a wide format, with lines of varying thickness and vivid, rough colors, embodying the anime style, and includes negative space on both sides.