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Surfs Up

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Posted by Danny Green on January 7, 2008 at 6:02 AM
Surfs Up
I went to Donna on Saturday with my young son who likes to take pictures as well as I have been promising to take him for ages. It was very cold and windy and we had the beach to ourselfs which was great. The wind was helping the surf get up and the waves were great as the crashed over the seals heads.

Canon EOS 1D MK11, 500mm Lens, F4, 1/1000, ISO Rating 200

Danny :wavey:
Posted by John Chapman on January 7, 2008 at 6:06 AM
Hi Danny great picture . I like all the action with the water. :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Justin on January 7, 2008 at 6:48 AM
Love it, particularly the way there's still a relatively clear view of the seals face emerging from all that flying water.

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Posted by Tom_W on January 7, 2008 at 6:51 AM
Empty beach... that must be a first.. as to the image the seal is unobscured but I'd crop it to portrait to emphasize the seal as I think the the water either side adds little to the image.

T
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 7, 2008 at 6:56 AM
Hi Danny - super image matey :toast:

I can see where Tom is coming from, but to be honest I think I'd prefer it as is - all a matter of personal choice!
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 7, 2008 at 6:59 AM
Really like as is.

Love it, well done :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Ashton on January 7, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Maintaining your consistently high standard again Danny. An intriguing image. As for the suggested crop I don't agree, I'd chop an inch off the left to set the Seal off centre.
Posted by Mark Sisson on January 7, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Bet your boy enjoyed the day out :wink: :wavey: Hope you carried his bag for him!!

Nice image too!!

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Danny Green on January 7, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Hello Mark

He did and he took some good images as well, it was very cold and at one point we were contemplating coming home but he hung in there and we stayed all day. :cool: I carried the kit, he carried the sandwiches.

Danny
Posted by eric weight on January 7, 2008 at 1:25 PM
I like that how it is, the LS format gives room for the whole halo of water droplets. Super shot.
Posted by gary cox on January 7, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Great shot
I agree with the "leave it as it is" camp.
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Posted by Nick on January 7, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Lacks 'punch' Danny - try brightening it a bit by adjusting the levels/curves/contrast as the mid range looks fairly even.
Posted by PhilH on January 7, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Nick beat me to it, needs a lift,I think the best way would be in levels here, but looks a great shot.... good to hear of another youngster taking an interest.. encourage him.

All the best & speak soon

Phil

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Posted by Paul Gibbs on January 7, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Nice,i like it but i feel its missing that "ZING" which brings it out.
Posted by Paul Gibbs on January 7, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Danny if you dont mind, i think this adds to the waters effect a little?
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 7, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Hi Danny,

Very nice image :toast: :toast:

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Jim Greenfield on January 8, 2008 at 6:06 AM
Great stuff - unusual pic. Like it either cropped or not