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Oct 7, 2016 08:13:00   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
BrentHarder wrote:
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don't go as planned and occasionally I capture amazing "wipeouts". I like to put my camera in what I call "machine gun mode" and rapid fire shots off during a particular portion of the wave. I'm attaching a 5 shot sequence of a guy starting off and everything seems to be in order, only in a very short time, everything goes South quickly. What is happening is the surfer allows the nose of his board to go underwater, this causes the board to submerge and the surfer to wipe out. In surfing terms this is called "pearling". The term was started by surfers years and years ago describing "diving for pearls".
The last shot I threw in because I LOVE the hair and his face on the surfer as he kicks out of the wave. He actually is in total control as he keeps his eye on the board, ready to push the board safely away from him. As you can imagine a flying surfboard can be a dangerous hazard. Those fins are very thin and sharp!
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don'... (show quote)


What an awesome set of surfing shots!!
The last one is a spectacular catch...love it!

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Oct 7, 2016 08:49:08   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Excellent set Brent. I love the action!
-Doc

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Oct 7, 2016 08:51:57   #
donrosshill Loc: Delaware & Florida
 
Thanks, great images. In #2 you can see he is fighting to keep the nose of the board up. OOPS, to late.

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Oct 7, 2016 09:17:03   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
BrentHarder wrote:
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don't go as planned and occasionally I capture amazing "wipeouts". I like to put my camera in what I call "machine gun mode" and rapid fire shots off during a particular portion of the wave. I'm attaching a 5 shot sequence of a guy starting off and everything seems to be in order, only in a very short time, everything goes South quickly. What is happening is the surfer allows the nose of his board to go underwater, this causes the board to submerge and the surfer to wipe out. In surfing terms this is called "pearling". The term was started by surfers years and years ago describing "diving for pearls".
The last shot I threw in because I LOVE the hair and his face on the surfer as he kicks out of the wave. He actually is in total control as he keeps his eye on the board, ready to push the board safely away from him. As you can imagine a flying surfboard can be a dangerous hazard. Those fins are very thin and sharp!
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don'... (show quote)


Very nicely done, Brent. Terrific close-ups (of an embarrassing moment)!

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Oct 7, 2016 09:40:37   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
BrentHarder wrote:
OK photophile.......I will give you the same deal I have given others in the past. YOU sell the photos and I will split the money with you!
Thanks for the "excellent actions shots" comment photophile.


I don't want to ruin a perfectly good hobby either by making it a business!

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Oct 7, 2016 09:59:00   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Outstanding detail in your photos !! You ARE the man when it comes to surf photos. Thanks for sharing.

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Oct 7, 2016 10:12:35   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Great sequence. Love the last one too!!
Mark
BrentHarder wrote:
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don't go as planned and occasionally I capture amazing "wipeouts". I like to put my camera in what I call "machine gun mode" and rapid fire shots off during a particular portion of the wave. I'm attaching a 5 shot sequence of a guy starting off and everything seems to be in order, only in a very short time, everything goes South quickly. What is happening is the surfer allows the nose of his board to go underwater, this causes the board to submerge and the surfer to wipe out. In surfing terms this is called "pearling". The term was started by surfers years and years ago describing "diving for pearls".
The last shot I threw in because I LOVE the hair and his face on the surfer as he kicks out of the wave. He actually is in total control as he keeps his eye on the board, ready to push the board safely away from him. As you can imagine a flying surfboard can be a dangerous hazard. Those fins are very thin and sharp!
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don'... (show quote)

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Oct 7, 2016 10:34:20   #
wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN
 
Great shots! Where are you shooting from? What equipment are you using? The first shot I thought you might be in the water but the later shots look overhead. Drone?

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Oct 7, 2016 10:36:53   #
shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
 
A fantastic wipeout!!! I do not mean the wipeout. Thank you for sharing. Shang

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Oct 7, 2016 10:58:27   #
timepass Loc: Yardley,PA
 
Some really nice photogaphs.They tell it all.

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Oct 7, 2016 11:02:05   #
verichrome Loc: California
 
Good Job!

Werner von Utter

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Oct 7, 2016 11:39:12   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
I hate every photo you post more than the last! My reason, I wish I lived where you do and that I was at least standing beside you taking those photos! You continue to do and present excellent work that makes me so jealous!

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Oct 7, 2016 11:56:38   #
llindstrand Loc: Seattle Metro
 
BrentHarder wrote:
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don't go as planned and occasionally I capture amazing "wipeouts". I like to put my camera in what I call "machine gun mode" and rapid fire shots off during a particular portion of the wave. I'm attaching a 5 shot sequence of a guy starting off and everything seems to be in order, only in a very short time, everything goes South quickly. What is happening is the surfer allows the nose of his board to go underwater, this causes the board to submerge and the surfer to wipe out. In surfing terms this is called "pearling". The term was started by surfers years and years ago describing "diving for pearls".
The last shot I threw in because I LOVE the hair and his face on the surfer as he kicks out of the wave. He actually is in total control as he keeps his eye on the board, ready to push the board safely away from him. As you can imagine a flying surfboard can be a dangerous hazard. Those fins are very thin and sharp!
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don'... (show quote)


Amazing set of images. very well composed and captured
Swede

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Oct 7, 2016 11:59:43   #
scootersurfs Loc: Buckeye, Az
 
BrentHarder wrote:
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don't go as planned and occasionally I capture amazing "wipeouts". I like to put my camera in what I call "machine gun mode" and rapid fire shots off during a particular portion of the wave. I'm attaching a 5 shot sequence of a guy starting off and everything seems to be in order, only in a very short time, everything goes South quickly. What is happening is the surfer allows the nose of his board to go underwater, this causes the board to submerge and the surfer to wipe out. In surfing terms this is called "pearling". The term was started by surfers years and years ago describing "diving for pearls".
The last shot I threw in because I LOVE the hair and his face on the surfer as he kicks out of the wave. He actually is in total control as he keeps his eye on the board, ready to push the board safely away from him. As you can imagine a flying surfboard can be a dangerous hazard. Those fins are very thin and sharp!
Every so often while shooting surfers, things don'... (show quote)
Great sequence on the wipeout!! That guy could've used more Rocker!!

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Oct 7, 2016 11:59:48   #
Selkii Loc: Oakland, CA & Vancouver Island
 
Genius series! You keep me coming back. You mention "chance." Chance is for the prepared and you seem always to be that!

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