The Raging Pacific

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 21, 2017445 views4 comments

Not crying any longer! (See a similar image posted a couple days ago). THIS time I had my good camera!

We knew huge waves were predicted, but these are the biggest anyone here remembers.
We ran down to the Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City, CA (25 miles south of us) as soon as it was light enough. This is about 1/2 tide - not even high tide yet. Some of the waves were crashing over the backside of the rock and coming to roof-top height.

2017:01:21 08:40:33
D800
18-200mm @ 46mm
Digital zoom: 1.5x
1/250 sec, f/11
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 400
AF mode: AF-S
White balance: SHADE
Flash: Off

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on January 21, 2017 at 5:14 PM

I like the first one much more. Sharper, better color, great contrast, well, just everything-------NOT!
I love it when the Pacific gets roiling and crashing. The raw power is extraordinary. This image demonstrates that very well, especially the foreground wave just after it curled over. Nice timing and very nice image.

Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on January 25, 2017 at 2:26 AM

This is an excellent shot also, Sandy. I think I like the simpler, less busy composition in the cellphone shot better but this one has more detail in the water plus the seagulls are a nice bonus.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments

Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on January 26, 2017 at 5:23 PM

Hi Sandy
First....Jim: Dude, that was cold!!! blush

Sandy: This place is clearly worth visiting often. While the technical superiority of the second image is clear (at least all that $ wasn't wasted, right?), I prefer the simpler comp of the first image as well. It was more brutal, more isolated feeling, etc. Apparently, I like isolated brutality.
ML

Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 27, 2017 at 11:40 AM

Sandy: On a visit to Oregon in 2015 we were treated to a spectacular high surf show at Shore Acres SP outside of Coos Bay. It was an unforgettable experience so I envy your opportunities at Battery Point. I like this but do prefer the original. Well done on both. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments