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Big Slash

© Phyllis A. Houghton

Big Slash

Uploaded: January 30, 2015 10:25:05 | Entered: January 30, 2015 10:25:05

Description

2 minutes before sunset

Exif: Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 30, 2015

Interesting visual Phyllis! It looks like the wave is trying to put out a fire! Beautiufl! #1605547

Phyllis A. Houghton January 30, 2015

It does look like hot lava! Thank you Joannie! #11235109

Joy Rector January 31, 2015

gorgeous shot #11235303

Tiia Vissak January 31, 2015

a cool capture! #11235561

Emile Abbott level-classic January 31, 2015

Awesome timing and composition, Phyllis. #11235637

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 03, 2015

What a fantastic find and presentation Phyllis, where is this? A fave for me girl!! #11239274

Phyllis A. Houghton February 07, 2015

Thank you Joy, Tiia, Emile and Jo Ann. This was taken on Pfeiffer Beach a mile from the Big Sur Campground, south of Monterey. We would even go more often if the 2 mile one lane windy road didn't frighten me! #11242042

John Connolly February 10, 2015

This shot proves it was worth the pain, Phyllis! I love the color and way you have captured the water movement! #11244689

Phyllis A. Houghton February 10, 2015

Thank you so much John! #11244962

Robert R. Goodman March 02, 2015

Hi Phyllis,A big Congratulations my friend! #11257978

Emile Abbott level-classic March 02, 2015

Was not surprised to see this with a finalist badge. Congratulation Phyllis on this awesome capture and finalist. #11258315

Irene Colling level-classic March 03, 2015

I can hear the water roar Phyllis. Great photography. Congratulations on you fine Finalist photo. #11259085

Phyllis A. Houghton March 04, 2015

Thanks Bobby, Emile and Irene! #11259836

Mary K. Robison March 07, 2015

Congratulations on this beautiful capture and its selection as a Finalist, Phyllis. Your series of photos showing the force of the waves at Big Sur is so impressive, and that's beyond your willingness to travel that one lane road! #11261682

Phyllis A. Houghton March 07, 2015

Thanks Mary! #11261934

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