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A Breaking Wave at Turtle Bay, Oahu · **13 Likes**

I spent quite a bit of time attempting to photograph waves while dodging rain squalls and wind. This was my best result and required a bit of PP. It might be too much for some, but my goal was to capture the drama of the Oahu North Coast in December. The really big waves at Sunset Beach, the Pipeline and Waimea Bay were too far out to capture with the gear I had with me. I am happy to report that my gear held up to the rain without any problems.

**ToddK** · 12-22-2018, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

Beautiful and dramatic.

Thank you for your comment Lana!

**FozzFoster** · 12-23-2019, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

I spent quite a bit of time attempting to photograph waves while dodging rain squalls and wind. This was my best result and required a bit of PP. It might be too much for some, but my goal was to capture the drama of the Oahu North Coast in December. The really big waves at Sunset Beach, the Pipeline and Waimea Bay were too far out to capture with the gear I had with me. I am happy to report that my gear held up to the rain without any problems.

I like the painterly effect - very well done

The Squirrel Mafia · 12-23-2019, 10:36 AM

Cool capture!

08amczb · 12-23-2019, 11:16 AM

Great image, I really like it! Thanks for sharing!

**Apet-Sure** · 12-23-2019, 02:52 PM

I'd print this and hang it on the wall for sure. I think it looks wonderful just the way it is.

Sight1 · 12-23-2019, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

I spent quite a bit of time attempting to photograph waves while dodging rain squalls and wind. This was my best result and required a bit of PP. It might be too much for some, but my goal was to capture the drama of the Oahu North Coast in December. The really big waves at Sunset Beach, the Pipeline and Waimea Bay were too far out to capture with the gear I had with me. I am happy to report that my gear held up to the rain without any problems.

I would blow that up and hang it in a Doctors reception room....say Dr. Smyth Urology Surgeon and Specialist. That pic would get yah flowing, and then if needed turn on a tap.Very releasing image, nice capture.

Urs · 12-23-2019, 06:48 PM

Wow dramatic shot well done love the colors!

**ToddK** · 12-23-2019, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

I like the painterly effect - very well done

Thank you!

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

Cool capture!

Thanks for comment!

Originally posted by 08amczb

Great image, I really like it! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your nice comment!

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

I'd print this and hang it on the wall for sure. I think it looks wonderful just the way it is.

Thanks Apet-Sure! I have not yet printed it, but it is on my list to do.

Originally posted by Sight1

I would blow that up and hang it in a Doctors reception room....say Dr. Smyth Urology Surgeon and Specialist. That pic would get yah flowing, and then if needed turn on a tap.Very releasing image, nice capture.

Great idea!

Maybe add a little sound effect to go along with it, a little calming of the nerves

Thank you for your great comment!

Originally posted by Urs

Wow dramatic shot well done love the colors!

Thank you Urs!

**grog85361** · 12-23-2019, 09:52 PM

Beautiful! You did a good job capturing the raw power of the waves.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-24-2019, 12:58 AM

That's a cracker... deserves to be printed big and wall hung.

NotMyFatDog · 12-24-2019, 01:03 AM

That's an amazing shot! Wish I could shoot a wave so well!

**ToddK** · 12-24-2019, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by grog85361

Beautiful! You did a good job capturing the raw power of the waves.

Thank you grog!

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

That's a cracker... deserves to be printed big and wall hung.

Thank you for your very nice comment KD!

Originally posted by NotMyFatDog

That's an amazing shot! Wish I could shoot a wave so well!

Thank you!

redmenace · 12-24-2019, 10:41 AM

This is that famous Japanese painting made real. Great capture!

**ToddK** · 12-24-2019, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by redmenace

This is that famous Japanese painting made real. Great capture!

Thank you redmenace!

STARHUNTER94 · 12-24-2019, 04:55 PM

Although I tend to lean against much PP, the blue of the water here looks like someone painted it. I really like that.

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12-22-2018, 05:31 PM	#16
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by micromacro Beautiful and dramatic. Thank you for your comment Lana!

12-23-2019, 09:52 AM	#17
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by ToddK I spent quite a bit of time attempting to photograph waves while dodging rain squalls and wind. This was my best result and required a bit of PP. It might be too much for some, but my goal was to capture the drama of the Oahu North Coast in December. The really big waves at Sunset Beach, the Pipeline and Waimea Bay were too far out to capture with the gear I had with me. I am happy to report that my gear held up to the rain without any problems. I like the painterly effect - very well done

12-23-2019, 10:36 AM	#18
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,058	Cool capture!

12-23-2019, 11:16 AM	#19
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Great image, I really like it! Thanks for sharing!

12-23-2019, 02:52 PM	#20
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	I'd print this and hang it on the wall for sure. I think it looks wonderful just the way it is.

12-23-2019, 06:25 PM	#21
Sight1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Burlington Photos: Gallery Posts: 249	Originally posted by ToddK I spent quite a bit of time attempting to photograph waves while dodging rain squalls and wind. This was my best result and required a bit of PP. It might be too much for some, but my goal was to capture the drama of the Oahu North Coast in December. The really big waves at Sunset Beach, the Pipeline and Waimea Bay were too far out to capture with the gear I had with me. I am happy to report that my gear held up to the rain without any problems. I would blow that up and hang it in a Doctors reception room....say Dr. Smyth Urology Surgeon and Specialist. That pic would get yah flowing, and then if needed turn on a tap.Very releasing image, nice capture.

12-23-2019, 06:48 PM	#22
Urs Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Panama Posts: 804	Wow dramatic shot well done love the colors!

12-23-2019, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#23
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by FozzFoster I like the painterly effect - very well done Thank you! Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia Cool capture! Thanks for comment! Originally posted by 08amczb Great image, I really like it! Thanks for sharing! Thank you for your nice comment! Originally posted by Apet-Sure I'd print this and hang it on the wall for sure. I think it looks wonderful just the way it is. Thanks Apet-Sure! I have not yet printed it, but it is on my list to do. Originally posted by Sight1 I would blow that up and hang it in a Doctors reception room....say Dr. Smyth Urology Surgeon and Specialist. That pic would get yah flowing, and then if needed turn on a tap.Very releasing image, nice capture. Great idea! Maybe add a little sound effect to go along with it, a little calming of the nerves Thank you for your great comment! Originally posted by Urs Wow dramatic shot well done love the colors! Thank you Urs!

12-23-2019, 09:52 PM	#24
grog85361 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 894	Beautiful! You did a good job capturing the raw power of the waves.

12-24-2019, 12:58 AM	#25
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	That's a cracker... deserves to be printed big and wall hung.

12-24-2019, 01:03 AM	#26
NotMyFatDog Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 143	That's an amazing shot! Wish I could shoot a wave so well!

12-24-2019, 10:15 AM	#27
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by grog85361 Beautiful! You did a good job capturing the raw power of the waves. Thank you grog! Originally posted by Kerrowdown That's a cracker... deserves to be printed big and wall hung. Thank you for your very nice comment KD! Originally posted by NotMyFatDog That's an amazing shot! Wish I could shoot a wave so well! Thank you!

12-24-2019, 10:41 AM	#28
redmenace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: dfw.tx.us Photos: Gallery Posts: 296	This is that famous Japanese painting made real. Great capture!

12-24-2019, 03:28 PM	#29
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by redmenace This is that famous Japanese painting made real. Great capture! Thank you redmenace!

12-24-2019, 04:55 PM	#30
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Although I tend to lean against much PP, the blue of the water here looks like someone painted it. I really like that.

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