Center of attention [Contest Finalists August 2010]
Uploaded: August 26, 2010 00:20:03
Shot 08/25/10 at the Wedge, Newport Beach, CA...a large swell from the Pitcairn Islands with this guy riding a solid 10 footer. The picture just hints at the awesome force with which these waves break. Takes a lot of guts to paddle out let alone actually ride one of these monsters...
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 329.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Tiia Vissak August 26, 2010
A cool image! #1301911Michelle Alton August 26, 2010
Thrilling image...but made even MORE so by your great description! #8862076Brett Dolsen August 26, 2010
Fantastic I get the feeling this is about to suck dry Robert! #8862121Renee Doyle August 26, 2010
Awesome!!! #8862135Barbara Mason August 26, 2010
This image does reflect the size and force of those waves Robert = for me definately a non-surfer !!! #8862298Linda L. Ruiz August 26, 2010
#8862549Raymond Pauly August 27, 2010
Great action capture here, Robert! #8864094Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 15, 2010
Kerry Hill September 15, 2010
Huge congratulations on your fantastic finalist Robert...awesome work!! #8903785Renee Doyle September 15, 2010
Just awesome!!! Congratulations Robert!! #8906415Allen Hughes September 15, 2010
A well deserved finalist, Robert. This used to be my stomping grounds. I started bodysurfing at The Wedge in 1961 when I was 13 years old. #8906474Philippe Vieux-Jeanton September 15, 2010
Superb!! The Wedge has always been to furious for me.. Congratulations on your finalist, my friend! #8906698Stefania Barbier September 15, 2010
fantastic action shot RObert... congratulations!!! #8906867Tiia Vissak September 16, 2010
Congratulations! #8906959Patti Coblentz September 16, 2010
How amazing to see...congratulations on your finalist, Robert! #8910333ALLEN O. HOWARD September 20, 2010
Congrats on the big wave and the "Center of attention" Robert! Bravo! #8919902Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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