Farewell Spit

Photographer's Note

This picture was not actually taken by me (I'm the one in it) but by my friend. We spent a while just jumping around in the big sand dunes along Farewell Spit at the top of New Zealand's South Island.

To capture the image we set the camera to burst mode and sat low at the bottom of sand dune looking up waiting for the other person to come over the edge. From the position we were shooting at it gives the impression that the person is jumping really high.
Check out my other New Zealand images to see another shot of Farewell Spit.

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sarju (5324) 2005-06-16 15:57

Hi adam
since your photo gives such a good illusion of height ... I would say it is a pretty good capture .. the sunlight is a bit harsh though ... but besides that is a pretty decent shot .... cheers ..... sarju

bemers (75) 2005-06-17 13:55

I find your composition very interesting. It gives a good sense of direction with the man on the extreme upper right corner moving towards the opposite end. A sense of movement across the frame. I like this image!

bullybeef53 (3365) 2005-06-21 9:19

Your friend did an excellent job in capturing you . I like the Height , the blue sky and the sand .
And the next photograph maybe you could have a little blurring effect on the right?

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sergecross (3438) 2005-07-22 10:49

Adam, great scene. I like the fast speed in your camera and the composition you have done, very interesting picture. Continue posting your pictures.
Sergio