Morning Surf - Hawaiian Style
Uploaded: December 12, 2007
North Shore of Hawaii at a surf spot called "Off The Wall" December 12, 2007
f/8 at 1/8 second shutter speed 840 mm focal length
Overcast conditions in the morning. Attempted to pan with the action to get the surfer relatively sharp.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 840.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Yvonne M. Nieves December 12, 2007
Probably one of the best action shots I have ever seen. Perfectly shot, awesome capture.Robert K. Bemus December 12, 2007
This does not suck - didn't realize you were in the islands... #5202253Mariann Kovats December 12, 2007
That is an awesome shot. #5202269Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 13, 2007
Hop!! Another winner!! Gorgeous work David! #5202369Mike D. Perez December 13, 2007
Cool! Awesome action effects, David! #5202513David W. Orias December 13, 2007
Thanks everyone.Robert, I am glad you thought it didn't suck. ;)
I try to plan my vacation to coincide with the Pipeline Master contest here in Hawaii and take the opportunity to take some non competition shots as well as shoot the competition #5203333
Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 15, 2007
Outstanding David, great timing and exposure!! I'm so jealous that you are in Hawaii and at Pipe Masters!!!! Have a great time!Keep the images coming! #5210871
Joseph N. DiGilio December 15, 2007
Between the blur and the rooster tail you really get the sence of speed David.David W. Orias December 19, 2007
Thanks Donna and Joseph. #5227355Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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