Tough flying conditions! Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is my 100th wave shot. While the day was overcast the birds didn't have any trouble seeing their way around the exploding wave. they fly very close to the spray with no concern. although on my last trip to Pacific Grove i did notice that they tend to fly higher when they're coming up on a wave.

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belido (16623) 2007-07-09 8:53

Hi Tom,

congratulations for your 100th post. Very decisive moment resulting a great shot. Good choice for the 1/1000 shutter spped, showing that magical instant. Good job!
Regards,
Carlos

RPoole5552 (1643) 2007-07-09 9:30

Good timing and good choice of shutter speed. I never get tired of these California Coast shots. Keep em' coming!

Best Regards,

Rob

leonine53 (1902) 2007-07-09 12:15

Bonjour Tom,
Belle prise de vue tout en mouvement
Félicitations // Marlyse;-))

jmcl (13939) 2007-07-09 23:06

hi Tom,

Another great wave .. 100 .. wow!

I love how the birds seem to be in a symmetrical formation despite the waves ..

take care,

John

jrj (34779) 2007-07-10 4:56

Well made capture tom. Lot's of action with the chrushing waves and the birds in flight. Tight crop good for the compo

COSTANTINO (22814) 2007-07-10 13:24

Hi Tom,
Congratulations for your 100th wave shot.
Superb composition with excellent timing choice. The birds and the waves give in the scene a perfect atmosphere. Well done. Congratulations.
Regards
Costantino

nivaldo (13149) 2007-07-15 16:04

Hi Tom,
I would say: Tough SWIMMING conditions there!
A great capture, a good image of it!
TFS!
Um abraço, de Recife,
Nivaldo

maloutim (3977) 2007-09-11 11:40

hi Tom!
You have a nice palet of " raging sea photographs "!
I particularly like this one, with the water splashing onto the rocks into thousands of tiny particles. It might be tough flying conditions for the cormorants?, but They seem to be enjoying the challenge!
Great shot! I suppose it might have been tough photographing conditions too!
All the best!
Marie Louise.