Grace Lee  


Wave Splash by Grace Lee

April 2021 - Wave Splash

April 2021 - Grace Lee

Dream World

About the Image(s)

This is two surf PID photos. Each photo has been composited with over 10 photos. So I can't give ISO Focal etc info.
It's surfing season here in Australia. I am stay in Newcastle beach / hotel for Easter holiday and shooting the photos at Merewether Beach - RIP CURL SURF CUP 2021. All the top surf athletes come here for big time....


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8 comments posted




Larry Treadwell   Larry Treadwell
(Groups 36 & 67)
As a creative type image this truly has strong visual appeal. the white wave acts like a target zeroing the viewer's eye directly on the subject---the surfer. For sheer impact, it would be hard to beat. I might crop some from the left as all my eye wants to see it the and surfer. Nice shot(s)   Posted: 04/10/2021 15:48:13



Tom McCreary   Tom McCreary
I like Wave Splash much better than Dream World, but Dream World tells a nice story as part of a group of surfing images. Yes, as Larry said, this is a great image with lots of impact. You did a really great job of combining images, as it looks natural. The little tower in the distance for some reason is pulling on my eye, and I think that you should clone it out.   Posted: 04/13/2021 11:10:12
 
Thanks Tom. i may try to blur out more of left background.   Posted: 04/23/2021 10:22:17



 
I love Wave Splash. It is a great image, I can feel the energy of the wave and feel both the speed of the surfer and the precarious balance she is maintaining.   Posted: 04/14/2021 10:24:25



Rich Sears   Rich Sears
What's not to love about Wave Splash Grace. The Wow effect of the strong drawing the viewer's attention instantly to the surfer with a contrasting background, the magnificent array of deep beautiful blue colors and contrasting with the white outer wave. Your compositing skills are wonderful, all seems natural. Thanks for sharing.   Posted: 04/16/2021 13:19:17



Tony Tam   Tony Tam
Very nice combination image. It included a huge powerful circular shape waves and brave surfer. You did a lot of works to combined from more than 10 photos. I wondering such huge waves and the left side background are in same place? I am thinking such huge waves are possible near the shore?   Posted: 04/22/2021 13:16:06
 
yes, I can find a RAW photo with background of Tower and fishing man. The photo is at Blue mountain home and I am in Sydney at work at the present.   Posted: 04/23/2021 10:21:45



 
Thanks for all your comments and encourage! I do have some ideas but hardly to find time to practice it. Shoot photo take one second; but may need a lot time on photoshop....while I am now at work and interesting in photography, but not sure if I still on it when late retired....I am sure that I want to do more travelling first....   Posted: 04/23/2021 10:30:05