28F or -2C Surf is up Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is dedication, the air was 28 degrees F (-2C) and the wind was blowing a gale. Obviously the water is warmer than the air bit it had to be bone chilling...

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cagla (2255) 2008-12-16 13:57

Hi Greg, congratulations for this beautiful capture of this interesting moment, colors and sharpness are also wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

sevy (13954) 2008-12-16 14:13

Hello Greg,

Now it is confirmed, there are crazy (or at least fully motivated) guys everywhere on Earth :-)
The play of the light on the waves and the wall of little rain just above are eye catching.
Very good capture with the big zoom, an appropriate use for this kind of photo.

Yves.

tiagoalmeida (1294) 2008-12-16 14:21

hello,
nice shot and nice sport.
congratulations
tiago

Jeppo (12114) 2008-12-16 14:56

hi greg,

nice counterlight. good dynamic shot with pleasant sharpness.
btw way....that guy was actually brave to surf with such a chilly temperature

tfs
silvio

PS: I also caught a surfer in surfers' paradise jeffrey's bay SA

delic (6735) 2008-12-16 16:52

The blue of the water goes well its temperature. Fine composition of this brave soul. Love the colors, too. Regards,
Hakan

gunbud (28163) 2008-12-16 17:13

Hi Greg,
Every year at nearby Lake George (NY's Adirondacks) at the beginning of the Winter Carnival they cut a hole in the ice and hundreds go for a swim. No west suits allowed.
Wonderful transculent colors and lovely textures the misty rolling wave.
Very well seen and captured.
Regards, Tom

bobas (0) 2008-12-16 18:01

piekny kadr,piekne foto akcji!

dareco (17104) 2008-12-16 19:46

Oh SO COLD but it does look fun!! A really nice action shot, good detail and the water looks great! TFS
It's been -31C here the last few days.

Budapestman (42844) 2008-12-17 3:19

Hi Greg,
Spectacular and dynamic image from this heroic sportsman. The composition is effective and the soft colours are beautiful. Superb shot. Have a nice day!
George

avene (11140) 2008-12-17 4:57

awesome photo, Greg, the fast shutter speed has made the water look like an ice, goes well with your story about surfing in -2C. I like a lot your tight framing that focuses attention on that fantastic water, and the silhouette of the man is just in the right place to add a sense of movement. superb work, my compliments.

best,
Kristine

Longroute (9865) 2008-12-17 6:50

Bravo Greg,

an excellent shot. good timing and framing, not easy to do (I've tried it myself...) really a fine image.
Ciao,
Donato

zmey (7282) 2008-12-17 8:34

hi greg
jeez, looking at the thumbnail (not reading the title) i thought to myself: wehen did greg go to california?? heh, amazing... wintersurfing... i had no idea, friend, so a big TFS.

i think, i'm getting shivers just looking and imagining :)

best
k.

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-12-17 9:32

Hi, Greg.
I was fixing to say your fast shutter speed turned the water into ice, but Kristine was faster... LOL!!! Striking action shot, the ice-effect is stunning and perfectly complementary to location and temps, lighting and colors absolutely marvelous. GREAT JOB! Have a good day, see ya soon.
Fulvio.

bracasha75 (22399) 2008-12-17 11:14

Helo Greg

I dont understud this searching for adrenalin

stimulans in any extrem thing.I mean ,surfing -
OK,but in so cold water- not me,but this made

your work double good .

TFS

Cheers,Braca

Charo (31811) 2008-12-18 11:17

Hello Greg,
An image of the surfer in action, fantastic. I like the texture of the wave and its bubbles. Great POV.
Best regards,
Charo

shevchenko (10072) 2008-12-18 18:18

Hello Greg,
Fantastic color and lighting, good capture to show water in different color between bright and dim side, I like the way you show the guy concentrated and enjoying his game, distinct image, good speedy shoot.
Ally

angela926 (1882) 2008-12-18 20:04

Hello Greg,
WOW! great capture of this brave soul, excellent composition, lovely colors and nice lighting.
well done
Angela

jlbrthnn (38971) 2008-12-19 2:29

Hello Greg,
here you is photographer of sport, but you did not take too much risk. The image is impressive. I like the colors and the texture of vagueness. A work of a new kind in your gallery.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Cretense (57010) 2008-12-19 9:31

Hi Greg!

Excellent "action" photo, great timing, excellent focus! you did a great job in framing and composing, light managment is great too, beautiful colours, great "details" on the wave! Congratulations!

Hercules

MLINES (10976) 2008-12-20 0:00

Hi Greg, A finely timed surf shot. The crashing of the wave is caught in time by your camera. Good colours and very cold temperatures. TFS. Murray
PS I have posted some surf shots in Sydney.

Juntas (3564) 2008-12-23 17:11

Hi Greg. Very nice action shot. 1/400 completly turned thar water into a wall with great textures. Nice composition and good light. Well done. Regards. Paulo

plimrn (19720) 2008-12-31 20:23

Hi Greg,
What an amazing wave!! It looks like a waterfall. We have a Nova Scotia Cousin who quits surfing when the chunks of ice get too big. It's rumored that he plans to visit us in San Diego this year. Poor fellow!! Hope you don't mind if I add this to my wave collection
HLJ, Pat

batalay (21205) 2009-01-06 21:44

Hello Greg,

A superb shot, but December 13 in Maine!?! That might be an ice sculpture mounted on a board approaching the shore.

Warm regards,

Bulent

mursaloglu (5260) 2009-01-22 5:15

hello my dear greg
Great dinamism and stunning colors makes this picture one of the best of its genre. Also stunning POV and really eyecathing image. Bravo ihsan