A Prayers before Surfing
Uploaded: September 10, 2006
1/1000sec., F/5.6, 300mm and ISO 200
I used PS to remove a dog playing in the bg and a by stander lookging out into the Pacific Ocean. Ocean Beach, CA.
Exif: FNumber: 5.6, ExposureBiasValue: 0/6, ExposureTime: 0.001, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: , WhiteBalance: auto white balance
Sheryl A. Hudson September 10, 2006
I love the way you captured this moment with the lovely soft colors! #520023Megan p September 11, 2006
Wonderful peaceful moment captured!! #3294074KV Day September 11, 2006
Nice image Thomas, makes you wonder what hes thinking #3294311Thomas Lam September 11, 2006
Thanks Sheryl, Megan and Vicki for your wonderful comments.Yes, would love to know what he is thinking... Too bad we don't read mind ;)
/thomas #3295531
Vladan D. Djordjevic January 22, 2007
Great photo! Love the composition, tones, lighting, pose!!!Thomas, you have a beautiful gallery!!! #3848115
Thomas Lam August 06, 2007
Thanks Vladan, sorry for the late late reply :)#4608545
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