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Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

04/30/2005 11:50:39 PM · #1

We have a little storm coming in toward San Francisco tonite and I was up at Rodeo Beach today in Marin just to the north. The waves were breaking fairly well and there were a lot of excellent surfers out. There is a cliff just at the right end of the beach which allowed me a good overview. This is the first time I have attempted anything like sports photography. Unfortunately, it was a little cloudy, so the best I could get was 1/650 second on my exposure without going above ISO 100.

I would appreciate any comments as I am breaking new ground for myself here.

Message edited by author 2005-05-01 05:25:11.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

04/30/2005 11:58:04 PM · #2

Hi William,

Funny I see something relating to surf today, and wish I were up there right now. That is quite a shot there. Perspective is great!

I'm on a kick right now processing some surfing
pics and have a little different approach to mine:

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/01/2005 12:00:18 AM · #3

Originally posted by whagerbaumer:

Very nice shot William. Hope you didn't mind but I wanted to see what it would look like with some adjustments. What do you think?

05/01/2005 12:05:35 AM · #4

Brad,

I love the panned shots, especially the third.

SDW65,

I guess I am a little timid. You really beefed my shot up. Thanks.

William

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM

05/01/2005 07:46:15 PM · #5

Thanks to Scott. SDW65

dragonlady

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/01/2005 07:51:52 PM · #6

whager, I think Scott's color looks a little more natural. Your bottom pic is unnaturally green looking; I think the transition from green to a darker color at bottom of the wave gives it some punch. I love the surfer shots! What a giant wave..! Brad's give a great sense of speed.

Message edited by author 2005-05-01 19:52:54.