DSLRUsers.com

A discussion forum - and more - for users of Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.

Skip to content

Big swell surf surfers

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.
Write comments

Big swell surf surfers

Postby ozimax on Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:21 pm

The swell just keeps on coming. I took these today down at the Coffs Harbour boat ramp, usually a serene piece of water. It was pumping. We were so close to the action that 200mm was too close!

Check out the blue and green water.
Image

Image

Image

Image
President, A.A.A.A.A (Australian Association Against Acronym Abuse)
Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105 F4, RF 70-200 F4, RF 35mm F1.8, RF 16mm F2.8
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
User avatar
ozimax
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5289
Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:58 am
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Top

Postby Killakoala on Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:06 pm

Nice clean surf. Number two is the pick of the bunch. The fantail left by the water looks cool. (Or is it Gnarly dude?)
Steve.
|D700| D2H | F5 | 70-200VR | 85 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 28-70 | 10.5 | 12-24 | SB800 |
Website-> http://www.stevekilburn.com
Leeds United for promotion in 2014 - Hurrah!!!
User avatar
Killakoala
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5398
Joined: Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:31 pm
Location: Southland NZ
Top

Postby gstark on Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:15 pm

Killakoala wrote:Number two is the pick of the bunch. The fantail left by the water looks cool.



What Steve said.
g.
Gary Stark
Nikon, Canon, Bronica .... stuff
The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it - US Pres. Bartlet
User avatar
gstark
Site Admin
 
Posts: 22918
Joined: Thu Aug 05, 2004 11:41 pm
Location: Bondi, NSW
Top

Postby Mal on Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:19 pm

Number two for me also. But I am intrigued as to the "flesh" coloured object in the water in picture number 1. I assume that it is the foot of another surfer (hopefully attached to his body!)
Mal
I've got a camera, it's black. I've got some lens, they are black as well.
User avatar
Mal
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1091
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:18 pm
Location: Berowra, NSW.
Top

Postby ozimax on Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:56 pm

No, the foot was definitely attached to a surfer and yes, the spray was gnarly, even wicked, dude. :)

The shots themselves aren't remarkable except for the fact that surfing here is akin to surfing beside the opera house - it just doesn't happen that much!
President, A.A.A.A.A (Australian Association Against Acronym Abuse)
Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105 F4, RF 70-200 F4, RF 35mm F1.8, RF 16mm F2.8
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
User avatar
ozimax
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5289
Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:58 am
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Top

Postby the foto fanatic on Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:05 pm

ozimax wrote:No, the foot was definitely attached to a surfer and yes, the spray was gnarly, even wicked, dude. :)


I bet you were stoked! 8)

And if I had abs like the dude in #3, I wouldn't wear a tee or a wet suit either!

But then, I have been known to sink surf skis. Something to do with a low centre of gravity. :D
TFF (Trevor)
My History Blog: Your Brisbane: Past & Present
My Photo Blog: The Foto Fanatic
Nikon stuff!
User avatar
the foto fanatic
Moderator
 
Posts: 4212
Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:53 pm
Location: Teneriffe, Brisbane
Top

Postby ozimax on Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:15 pm

cricketfan wrote:But then, I have been known to sink surf skis. Something to do with a low centre of gravity. :D


Must be terrible down there Trevor... 8)
President, A.A.A.A.A (Australian Association Against Acronym Abuse)
Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105 F4, RF 70-200 F4, RF 35mm F1.8, RF 16mm F2.8
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
User avatar
ozimax
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5289
Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:58 am
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Top

Postby ozimax on Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:18 pm

Here's another one from yesterday:

Image
President, A.A.A.A.A (Australian Association Against Acronym Abuse)
Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105 F4, RF 70-200 F4, RF 35mm F1.8, RF 16mm F2.8
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
User avatar
ozimax
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5289
Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:58 am
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Top

Postby Bindii on Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:49 pm

cricketfan wrote:
And if I had abs like the dude in #3, I wouldn't wear a tee or a wet suit either!



Yeah skin cancer is so becoming on a man.. *nods*... and na.. he is too thin.. :)

Love that last shot you have just posted Ozimax... he really is getting the most out of that wave!
The last thing I want to do is hurt you... but it's still on the list... ;)
User avatar
Bindii
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1895
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:28 pm
Location: Ormeau Hills Queensland
Top

Postby ozimax on Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:16 pm

#3 is actually a self portrait, taken with a wireless remote controller etc etc :lol: :lol: (I wish)
President, A.A.A.A.A (Australian Association Against Acronym Abuse)
Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105 F4, RF 70-200 F4, RF 35mm F1.8, RF 16mm F2.8
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
User avatar
ozimax
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5289
Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:58 am
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Top

Postby the foto fanatic on Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:46 pm

ozimax wrote:
cricketfan wrote:But then, I have been known to sink surf skis. Something to do with a low centre of gravity. :D


Must be terrible down there Trevor... 8)


It's certainly hard to paddle when the surf ski is below the water level! :lol:
TFF (Trevor)
My History Blog: Your Brisbane: Past & Present
My Photo Blog: The Foto Fanatic
Nikon stuff!
User avatar
the foto fanatic
Moderator
 
Posts: 4212
Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:53 pm
Location: Teneriffe, Brisbane
Top
Write comments

Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Gary Stark


Portal XL 5.0 ~ Plain 0.2