I Can Make It, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

When you walk through our national park you come across a place called Aussie Pipe. It is rated in the top 10 breaks in the world by all the top surfers.The wave is always curling and it is great for us photographers to get that inside barrel shot.Did he make it?I will let you decide!I took this photo from my sea kayak on a cannon 350-300mmm speed at 1/2000 sec.Thankyou Richard

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Niara78 (0) 2006-05-22 21:42

Great action shot! Interesting close-up compo, the colours are lovely. Well done!

Best regards,

Nathalie

KellEy (1237) 2006-05-22 21:56

The contrast is supremely impressive in your photo.
I'm also very fond of the colour and composition.
Happy trails,
KellEy

ngythanh (8458) 2006-05-22 21:59

You have every right to be proud of this successful picture.
I don't mind whether the surfer makes it or not, but I am glad you made the photo. My only concern is if your equipment got wet...
Congratulations!

Thanh

vascao (192) 2006-05-22 22:05

Wow! Really a typical "decisive moment". Simply stunning!

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postvikram (1199) 2006-05-22 22:38

Greetings Richard,
When I saw the thumbnail I was wondering how you managed to get inside the wave to get this shot.
Very nicely done.Great blue in the water.Good clarity and lighting on the subject behind the wave.Splashing water and the expression on the face gives this pic the fast action feel.amazing DOF right through the end of the wave.

Great shot - Vikram

rafelito (3648) 2006-05-22 22:54

Richard....This is the best, A portrait inside a wave !!!! I dontґt have words.I might put it in a frame to see it frequently and to remember all that lacking me for learning of photography.Many regards, Rafael

singuanti (15250) 2006-05-22 23:04

Hi Richard. You sure have a great lens with good clarity. The DOF and focus are played perfectly. I love the desperate look on the surfers face. Fantastic catch Richard!!

clarita (654) 2006-05-22 23:07

this is an amazing shot!
i was wondering how you managed to take this shot...thx for your note.
this is not an easy motion shot to capture...much less from a kayak on moving surface!
sharp image/colours!
you did an amazing job.
thx for posting.

vapours (8264) 2006-05-22 23:45

What a brilliant shot Richard, love the way we can see the complete curl of the photo, and the sharpness of it all is brilliant! A photo to be proud of.

AnimeshRay (9089) 2006-05-22 23:59

Amazingly sharp take, Richard! What camera did you use? and did you use autofocus? Terrific color and moment.

Cuba-Junky (2817) 2006-05-23 0:39

This is fantastic!!!! what a great action picture. Top!

An

Oldtree (2457) 2006-05-23 1:57

Wonderful shot, Richard. Wonderful sharp details, and a great moment to take the shot. Very well composed also. Thanks for sharing.

fayeulle (27827) 2006-05-23 2:04

Hi Richard
Wonderfull shot inside the tube. Sharpness aznd clearness is absolutety amazing for this kind on shot. Really well done.
Cheers
JP

rosiegirl (1596) 2006-05-23 2:20

Very cool. Everything looks so smooth. So.. were you in the water too when you took this- surfing along side the guy, because I distinctly see blue water all around this frame and frankly, am very impressed. Great job- there is nothing to pick about.

Rosie

fabio_ts (13696) 2006-05-23 2:42

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!
awesome picture Richard, one of the best action and surf photos that I ever seen.. G R E A T !!!!

in my fav.

have a nice day,
Fabio.

danielswalsh (13597) 2006-05-23 3:07

Two words Richard... "SIMPLY AWESOME".

I would be so proud to have an action shot like this in my portfolio! I'm amazed at the pinpoint sharpness of the surfer especially amidst the water which I'm sure would have made for a focusing nightmare!

What type of camera are you shooting with Richard?
As per your last critique of my shots... you too "have the eye"!

Well done mate,
- Dan

tjanze (5674) 2006-05-23 4:01

Hi Richard!
Wow! Excelent work.Good motive,colors,depth of field...
Sharpness is amazing.Bravo!

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andante (7092) 2006-05-23 5:50

Right on target, Richard. Love the fact that he is looking straight to the camera. What lens you used? a 300mm. Excellent capture,
Enrique
:)

fertxu (323) 2006-05-23 7:29

Hello Richard
What should I say!! wonderful
Thanks for sharing
Regards,Fernando

shirgold (2485) 2006-05-23 9:14

Hi Richard,
This should go strait into Surfer magazine!
You left me with no words...
TFS!!! Shir

cad3 (17) 2006-06-11 2:20

Wow. Very impressed. I do wish I could see a little more of his face though I am also aware how hard it is to get a shot even close to this good.
Great sharpness!

lcarolan (930) 2006-06-27 22:18

Hi Richard,
Another great surf shot. The kayak is a great way to capture these incredible shots.
Regards, Larry

anaines (827) 2006-10-16 22:12

All your gallery is amazing, I just discover it :D
I like the power of ocean that is present in all your pictures, and your dedication to get these photos! TFS

veronika (6058) 2007-03-25 9:32

Hi Richard,
unbelievable shot this one, would love to try it!
What a timing you have :)
Vero

kiks (12805) 2011-05-22 10:39

a good example of at the right place at the right time. Fantastic execution
Best regards
KIKs

svefay (810) 2011-05-22 10:52