[2024] BEST XC IMAGES OF 2024 v3

An ode to the light and shadow that was the 2024 season.
According to UA-cam analytics these are the moments for "spikes" in viewers returning to watch:
0:13 - Beckman Posse aka 2024 D1 champ
0:45 - Trabuco Hills aka 2024 D1 champ
1:44 - Dylan of Trabuco Hills
2:13 - Summer of Irvine
"dip" in viewers for these two moments:
1:34
1:55
Technical Notes:
Sony A1 recorded in 8k30 at 520 MB/s bit rate (best to use CF Express type A card)
SLog3 at 800 ISO with with aperture priority set to f1.2 (with the Sony 50 f1.2 or 50 f1.4). Given that I don't use ND filter the camera will select between 1/2000 and 1/4000 shutter speed. Only the Sony a1 and sony a7S3 can read the sensor fast enough at these high shutter speeds. This is why my videos are so sharp when paused. (I know about motion blur but don't care for them).
IMPORTANT - multi-meter mode at +1 EV. (I have tried +1.7 with center large circle to +1.3. I have found the multi-meter mode at +1 to be the best for exposure.)