Leaner #2

© Dennis Gay

Leaner #2

Uploaded: April 03, 2012

Description

The tension and concentration is palpable as this slalom skier readies himself to round the next buoy during the 2012 Australian Waterski Titles at Sydney Park, Telegraph Point, NSW, Australia.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 100-300mm USM lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/1000sec, 230mm, ISO 200, Continuous focus, High speed motor drive.
Lightroom3 & PhotoshopCS5.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 230.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

David Resnikoff level-classic April 04, 2012

Bly ME, a learner ?

The skier looks quite a pro except for the fantastic details you captured of his weary face

David R #1454292

Dennis Gay April 04, 2012

G'day DAVID!

No, no,no! LEANER, not learner! LOL

Welcome to the waterski titles mate.

Major thanks for your great wrap for this champ.

GB
Dennis #10074692

Dennis Gay April 04, 2012

[Psssst! It's "blimey"] ;~) #10074695

Arthur Bohlmann April 04, 2012

Nice capture Dennis #10074697

Dennis Gay April 04, 2012

Bonza ARTHUR!

So good to have you with me besaide the lake for this action.

Maaaaany thanks indeedy for the great wrap mate.

GB
Dennis #10074713

Robert Jensen April 04, 2012

Wonderful action shot Dennis #10074828

Carla Capra Anderson April 04, 2012

This is an excellent action image. I enjoy the way you captured the skier, with all the visible signs of skill and exertion. The water wake and spray lead you in and emphasize his speed. Well done, Dennis. #10074883

Dennis Gay April 04, 2012

Yahooee ROBERT & CARLA!!

Good to see you enjoying the slalom event.

Thanx to the max to you both for your great support, feedback and inspiration to do more.

GB
Dennis #10074946

Dennis Gay April 05, 2012

Ssssswwwwooooossssshhhhh Mr EDITOR!!!!!

Maximus thankus for awarding this slalom champ a PICK!

GB
D! #10075901


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