Posted by Jeff Harrison on February 19, 2008 at 2:57 AM
I'd like to introduce myself to you guys, been lurking for a while and decided to take the plunge. Tell me what you think of this one and promise me you will be gentle! My day job is on tugboats towing barges on coastal runs for the most part so I get to see some interesting things from time to time and occasionally manage to get a photo out of it.
10d, 28-135 Pacific Whitesided playing alongside our tug in the inside passage.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on February 19, 2008 at 5:22 AM
Action. I may like to have seen the whole reflection, but understand you take what you can get. Nice shot. Cliff (the jaws theme needs to be playing....)By the way, hi and welcome.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on February 19, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Jeff,
Killer capture! I love the glassy water and the rapid movement of the dolphin/porpoise cutting thru it. Nicely done, especially considering both of you were moving! I guess the 28-135 IS really helped out with camera shake.
Posted by Tom Kloster on February 19, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Welcome, Jeff! Great first image - ditto on the still water surround. It really makes this photo work.
Posted by Marc Dilley on February 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Jeff - Welcome, and you're making quite a splash with your first post!
I like the contrast between the glassy water and the spray. Way to be there!!
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on February 19, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Jeff welcome to the group !! I like this and wish I could see it myself ! That is the true sign of a successful photograph. Hope we get to see more interesting things that you get to see !!
Posted by Darren White on February 19, 2008 at 9:18 PM
I looked at this then had to drive into Portland and have lunch and some ale at Laurelwood brew pub....I was thinking about this all day. There is something about the Canon sensors that really set them apart in clarity (and I am a Nikon Guy) from the rest.....this really is an amazing shot and perfect shutter speed!!!
Welcome!
Posted by John Williams on February 19, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Great action in this shot. Welcome and keep them coming!
Posted by Jay Defigh on February 19, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Beautiful shot. Darren, it's funny you mention the clarity of the Canon photos. I have been impressed with the color output and clarity in shots produced from the 10d, even as compared to later canon dslr models. It was something I noticed after perusing photos on pbase.
Posted by Adrian Klein on February 20, 2008 at 9:47 AM
Don't see action shots like this every day. Nice first post, and welcome to the forum!
Posted by Jeff Harrison on February 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Like to thank everyone for your comments, its nice to hear from people that are not family and tell you that everything you do is "wonderful". Of course the fact that everyone said nice things about this one is pretty cool !
Jeff
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14 replies10d, 28-135 Pacific Whitesided playing alongside our tug in the inside passage.
Killer capture!
I like the contrast between the glassy water and the spray. Way to be there!!
Welcome!
Jeff
Welcome! As other have said, you set the bar pretty high with this image. Excellent!