Swell

I have two edits I'm playing with on this photo. This one has the calm water edited out so that the full force of the waves are crashing in on this surfer (who should not be out there -- I should know, I was out there a few minutes before him and we had to quit my beginner lesson). But it made for some very nice photography after I had a wonderful time trying to get up on a board in Bali for exactly one nanosecond (or less).

[Graeme Stevens]

outstanding shot

[Ming Ryan]

Fantastic, he is very keen isn't he!

[Annie D]

excellent with those full on waves

[Brigette]

wow. thats pretty full on surf alright! you've really captured the wave's energy!

[Maggiemae]

Super focus amongst pounding waves and foam! fav

[Issi Bannerman]

Super pano image! You've definitely captured the moment!

[Rita]

dynamic and great editing

[Junko Y]

Oh, You're right -- such emphasis on the pounding waves and foam! Oh, I see that @maggiemae already said that.

[Taffy]

I like the pano crop for this and the way the power comes through.

[Sebastian Gritt]

Great pov as well, the waves towering over you. Gives real drama. Merry Christmas, Daryl.

[Call me Joe]

Great capture!!:)

[katy]

Perfect crop to make it such a dramatic image!

[Rosie Kerr]

Holy cow, this is a powerful POV. That guy looks like he is going to take it in the chin... very dramatic.

[Pam Knowler]

Stunning capture - the action and the fabulous power of the sea! Wow! Fav!

[Joan Robillard]

Lot of power captured.