One of my very best surfing photos
Jan 29, 2014 02:58:30 #
All I can say is WOW! You said this was a lucky shot - not! This is knowing how to capture such a shot.
Jan 29, 2014 08:35:59 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I've shot a lot of surfing photos and in my opinion, this is one of my very best .......I love the spray and composition of this one. If you take enough photos, you are bound to get lucky like this one once in a while! lol
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yep its a keeper lol , sure is a good shot Brent nice one
Jan 29, 2014 08:38:00 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I've shot a lot of surfing photos and in my opinion, this is one of my very best .......I love the spray and composition of this one. If you take enough photos, you are bound to get lucky like this one once in a while! lol
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Please download it for best viewing results.
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Willie
Jan 29, 2014 08:45:24 #
Spectacular. He has a cowl of water light following him. Any special set up or all timing?
Jan 29, 2014 10:21:47 #
This is a terrific image Brent, in any league.
My tendency is to view a photo as a a whole and this has, for me, huge impact.
Separating all the elements -- you have got, sharpness, detail, color, composition, exposure etc. etc. going for you. This is the result of skill and craftsmanship on your part, and not just simply luck.
Pierre
My tendency is to view a photo as a a whole and this has, for me, huge impact.
Separating all the elements -- you have got, sharpness, detail, color, composition, exposure etc. etc. going for you. This is the result of skill and craftsmanship on your part, and not just simply luck.
Pierre
Jan 29, 2014 10:39:14 #
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Jan 29, 2014 11:47:45 #
PaulG wrote:
Nice 'n vibrant
Do you think it's to over the top?
Be honest........I can take it!
Jan 29, 2014 11:52:29 #
LEGALDR wrote:
Thanks for the tips. I'll try to make you proud.
Just be patient and shoot a lot of photos. When shooting surfers, they move so fast that you have to shoot at 1000th of a sec or faster to freeze the motion. ALSO (very important) you have to anticipate their next move and be ready.
Jan 29, 2014 12:13:13 #
Selkii wrote:
All I can say is WOW! You said this was a lucky shot - not! This is knowing how to capture such a shot.
Selkii, when I said "lucky", this is what I meant:
I do all the homework that I need to do. I shoot in Manual mode so I get the shutter speed, the F stop dialed in and the ISO prior to the shot. I often do test shots then delete them just to get the correct exposure first. I make sure the focus point is in the middle (I can always crop the image later). Then after the homework is done, I'm ready and waiting for the surfer and the wave to join together in harmony. I anticipate the surfer's next move and shoot in rapid fire (5 1/2 FPS) to capture the entire movement of the action. LUCKY is when it all comes together and the lighting is good too. The lighting on this photo was good. I throw away more photos than I keep when shooting surfing shots.
Jan 29, 2014 12:44:08 #
Jan 29, 2014 12:51:59 #
That is a super shot. As per your discussion luck grows out of doing the heavy lifting first.
Jan 29, 2014 13:02:05 #
Yep, "the more I practice the luckier I get" quote comes to mind. I like the original but the manipulated one has great visual impact. Thanks for bringing us a sport as an art form.
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Jan 29, 2014 14:40:19 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I've shot a lot of surfing photos and in my opinion, this is one of my very best .......I love the spray and composition of this one. If you take enough photos, you are bound to get lucky like this one once in a while! lol
Please download it for best viewing results.
Please download it for best viewing results.
Great shot Brent, that is a winner for sure, belongs on the cover of a magazine as well as framed and on the wall, well done
Jan 29, 2014 15:29:05 #
gawler wrote:
yep its a keeper lol , sure is a good shot Brent nice one
Thank you gawler. This photo is one of my top ten in my opinion. I know we shouldn't be proud people, but I am rather proud of it anyways!
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