Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
5 Likes  #1
Surfer in the tube
Lens: Sigma 50-500mm Camera: Pentax K3 Photo Location: Nambucca Heads Australia ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/500s Aperture: F10 
Posted By: Chris Hewgill, 05-29-2017, 12:47 AM

A difficult shot of a surfer in a tube on a dangerous rock break wave in Australia. This action shot was taken hand held on a rock precariously perched close to the ocean, I used a method of holding my elbows together to reduce lens movement, although this lens is heavy and coupled with that I had to race to safety every now and then from exploding swells. The surfer's yellow board also highlights the colour against the wave, which is inches from rocks underneath the wave..

Attached Images
View Picture EXIF
PENTAX K-3  Photo 

Views: 1,102
05-29-2017, 12:56 AM   #2
Administrator
Site Webmaster
Adam's Avatar

Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Arizona
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 51,584
Very impressive capture! The action is nicely complemented by the range of deep colors in the wave.

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)



PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:
05-29-2017, 01:45 AM   #3
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
eaglem's Avatar

Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Perth Western Australia
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 43,013
Very well captured in the circumstances.
05-29-2017, 01:51 PM   #4
Inactive Account




Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 4,460
Great shot!

05-30-2017, 04:52 PM   #5
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Cee Cee's Avatar

Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Glenroy, Melbourne
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 3,441
Awesome shot, well done
05-30-2017, 05:00 PM   #6
Pentaxian
SpecialK's Avatar

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: So California
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 16,479
Very nice. I always wanted to be that guy. Never got those waves on the south shore of Oahu.
10-31-2019, 08:10 AM   #7
Forum Member
niiicedave's Avatar

Join Date: May 2011
Location: United States
Posts: 51
QuoteOriginally posted by Chris Hewgill Quote
A difficult shot of a surfer in a tube on a dangerous rock break wave in Australia. This action shot was taken hand held on a rock precariously perched close to the ocean, I used a method of holding my elbows together to reduce lens movement, although this lens is heavy and coupled with that I had to race to safety every now and then from exploding swells. The surfer's yellow board also highlights the colour against the wave, which is inches from rocks underneath the wave..
I think it's amazing where you had to place your camera in order to get this shot angle.

10-31-2019, 09:02 AM   #8
Senior Member




Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 145
I tried surf photo last month, and it was fun !
Good shot !
10-31-2019, 03:02 PM   #9
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Fries's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gauw
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 2,582
Exceptional shot. Very well done!
07-14-2021, 08:09 AM   #10
Site Supporter
Site Supporter




Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 535
QuoteOriginally posted by Chris Hewgill Quote
A difficult shot of a surfer in a tube on a dangerous rock break wave in Australia. This action shot was taken hand held on a rock precariously perched close to the ocean, I used a method of holding my elbows together to reduce lens movement, although this lens is heavy and coupled with that I had to race to safety every now and then from exploding swells. The surfer's yellow board also highlights the colour against the wave, which is inches from rocks underneath the wave..
awesome!
Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
camera, lens, photo, rock, shot, surfer, tube, wave
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Abstract The Surfer........... eaglem Post Your Photos! 4 03-20-2017 08:17 AM
People Surfer Kammerer Post Your Photos! 2 12-22-2010 06:40 AM
Black & White Solitary surfer ismaelg Post Your Photos! 4 06-20-2010 11:06 AM
the silver surfer dcmsox2004 Post Your Photos! 6 06-01-2009 07:42 PM
the surfer distorted_vision Post Your Photos! 2 11-05-2008 02:28 AM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:54 AM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top