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08/08/2009 10:54:42 PM · #1 |
I recently got back from holiday in Hawaii. I took a mess of surfing shots and posted a couple in some recent challenges.
 
Here are some more from that collection. Take a look and let me know how what you think.
Surfing - Poipu Beach July 2009
Message edited by author 2009-08-08 22:56:59. |
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08/09/2009 12:13:49 AM · #2 |
| Let some comments. Great shots in there. Hope you had a great vacation. |
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08/09/2009 01:53:54 AM · #3 |
| Wow, the whole series is pretty awesome. You got some great shots at the peak of the action. Nice work. |
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08/09/2009 02:54:58 AM · #4 |
ETA: oops...
Message edited by author 2009-08-09 02:56:12. |
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08/09/2009 04:24:06 AM · #5 |
really nice work and processing.
Did you use Topaz on any of these ? |
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08/09/2009 07:46:41 AM · #6 |
Thanks for the comments on these. I had a blast shooting them.
I got a few questions about the photos and the settings, so here you go....
Settings:
I shot with my D300 and 18-200 VR. Almost all the shots were done at 200mm at 5.6 ranging from 1/500 to 1/800 at ISO200. I had continuous spot focus and fast continuous shutter release. I used a circular polarizer on (Cokin) for all the shots. All the shots were taken hand held from the shore. Thankfully the waves were crashing fairly close to shore so I could get decent details. I was very pleased with the details I was able to pull out.
Processing:
Basic RAW conversion with minor exposure adjustment. Topaz Adjust (Photo Pop) on a duplicate layer and backed off opacity until happy with contrast etc. Hue/Saturation to increase cyan and yellow and lighten reds. Resized to 1440, Adamus Sharpening, save for web.
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08/09/2009 02:37:37 PM · #7 |
I posted about 10 more surf shots. Take a look if you wish...
Surfing - Poipu Beach July 2009
Message edited by author 2009-08-09 14:38:11. |
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08/13/2009 10:26:15 AM · #8 |
great shots
for years my friends and i would take an annual trip to kauai to surf. always came across great waves and great people there. |
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