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Derek's Insane Big Spin

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Derek

Uploaded: July 13, 2008

Description

This was captured yesterday at the Ghetto Boyz flowrider competition. Derek Valdepena jumps in the air as he spins his board 360 degrees. This trick is called a big spin.

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Bill Knaps July 13, 2008

A Great Action Shot Donna. Bill #960180

Colleen Farrell July 13, 2008

Fantastic capture, Donna! I first heard of a "flow rider" from you but now I seem to hear/see it everywhere! I recently discovered there's even a hip-hop artist called "Flo Rida." Who knew! LOL #6176196

Jodi Zimmer July 13, 2008

Awesome action shot!! Love the turquoise blue and freeze frame!! #6176236

Susie Peek-Swint July 14, 2008

Perfect timing ~ great stop-action Donna! #6176439

Brett Dolsen July 14, 2008

Great action,colours and composition Donna!!Brett #6176469

Lynne Morris July 14, 2008

Fantastic action shot Donna! #6176518

Paul Michko July 14, 2008

Outstanding capture, Donna. #6176648

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 14, 2008

PERFECT timing and capture Donna! #6176651

Joy Rector July 14, 2008

super capture #6177151

Dr Silly level-classic July 14, 2008

Super action shot. :O)
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Corinne M. Thompson July 14, 2008

Awesome capture Donna! #6177650

Daniella Puente July 14, 2008

Great action capture Donna, you frozen the movement in excellent way! #6178091

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 14, 2008

Great action shot, Donna. Nice composition. #6178135

James N. Carpenter July 14, 2008

Great stop action Donna. Looks like a lot of fun. James #6180368

Anita Hogue July 15, 2008

WOW, you are absolutely fabulous at this kind of shot! Awesome action capture, Donna! #6181449

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 15, 2008

Thanks for stopping by and leaving such great comments. Derek is an AWESOME flowboarder!!!

If any of you get the chance, try this sport. It's SO fun!!!

Donna
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Ken Smith level-classic July 15, 2008

I'll leave the sport for the younger folks....like you! :-) Excellent action shot...it does look like fun! #6184292

Susan M. Campbell July 18, 2008

What a terrific action shot Donna. Nice job!! #6196767

Kcalpesh B. Ajugia August 17, 2008

Amazing Capture!! Very inspiring. #6326799

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