Surf's up by aikiuser

Surf's up

Well, tonight after work, we hit the waves hoping to catch some action. They looked ginormous, and indeed they were quite high for this area. Strangely, though, not many surfer's were actually catching them--perhaps they were TOO big?? Gnarly, dude.

Anyway, I was unable to capture anything crisp and cool before it got dark, so opted for another rather extreme take on what I observed going on. Not terribly thrilled with the results, but it's a learning experience each time I try something new.

...Oh, and no sooner did we put away our photo gear than the dolphins showed up! Thankfully we got to at least watch them for a moment or two which was way cool.
I'm loving these surfer pictures! This is so cool!
November 3rd, 2010  
I love the energy you captured here, and the texture and high contrast treatment really work well to
November 3rd, 2010  
Oops...as I was sayin'...works well to emphasize that energy and intensity
November 3rd, 2010  
Awesome shot, dude! Where are the waves?
(I think the effect you have got on the photo is great!!)
November 3rd, 2010  
Love the texture. Very nicely done. This is a new fav.
November 3rd, 2010  
This is an amazing capture. I love it. It must have been extremely cool watching the dolphins.
November 3rd, 2010  
Whoaaaaa--that's a fantastic capture! Love it, a fav for me.
November 3rd, 2010  
Very cool effect!
November 3rd, 2010  
Just amazing!
November 3rd, 2010  
@bosschuster Thanks, Richard (and everyone else!) This was shot at the pier in Pismo Beach, CA. There's better wave action a little north of there, but the shooting is much better here.
:-)
November 3rd, 2010  
this is fantastic, you caught it just right and love the processing
November 3rd, 2010  
Wow, this looks amazing. The water looks a little bit frosty on the sides which gives it the effect as if the person is surfing in ice water.
November 3rd, 2010  
Awesome capture!
November 3rd, 2010  
This is such a killer shot...way to go!!
November 3rd, 2010  
super cool.
November 4th, 2010  
cool cool.
November 4th, 2010  
Great shot, very cool
November 4th, 2010  
wow, absolutely love this! The editing goes so well with the shot - love the rugged look about it! Am very jealous also... oooh dolphins! :)
November 4th, 2010  
Incredible shot! Fave for sure!!
November 4th, 2010  
Wow!!!! This is an amazing shot!! As Heather pointed out...the energy in this shot is terrific!
November 4th, 2010  
wow, this amazing.
November 4th, 2010  
awesome
November 5th, 2010  
This is amazing! I'd have pulled my gear back out for dolphins
November 7th, 2010  
WoW!! Stunning shot!
November 8th, 2010  
@kerristephens Yeah, I wish I could've. But it was dark and the cops were making us leave. Great memory at least. :-)
November 8th, 2010  
awesomeness!
November 9th, 2010  
This is such an amazing capture! Awesome is truly the first word that comes to mind!
November 12th, 2010  
wow! great capture, love his expression!
November 14th, 2010  
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