A couple from the beach

JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
edited February 14, 2011 in Sports
Went out to Scott's Creek in central California.

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Any CC is always welcome.
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  • MDalbyMDalby Registered Users Posts: 697 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2011
    Here is my CC... Wow!
    Nikon D4, 400 2.8 AF-I, 70-200mm 2.8 VR II, 24-70 2.8
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  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2011
    Hey looks like you got morning light... good job
    Rags
  • Mark1616Mark1616 Registered Users Posts: 319 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Very very cool shots!

    I think it is the resizing as with your gear I can't imagine it is anything else but they don't look fully sharp.

    I'm here to learn so please feel free to give me constructive criticism to help me become the photographer I desire to be.

  • jheftijhefti Registered Users Posts: 734 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    I usually love your work, but these look like you pushed the crop a little too far. There is some noticeable loss of detail and resolution that does not appear to be either lens or motion blur.
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  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    jhefti wrote: »
    I usually love your work, but these look like you pushed the crop a little too far. There is some noticeable loss of detail and resolution that does not appear to be either lens or motion blur.

    Thanks, the conditions were very tough so I made the best of it. Here is a crop you may like better it's as far out as I'm comfortable with.. Also the original shot.

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    2 The original

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    Thanks for the CC:D
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  • uncreativeuncreative Registered Users Posts: 32 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    the difference between out of camera and final pic is incredible. i like the looser framing. gives you a better of idea of how gnarly it was out there.
  • JustinThymeJustinThyme Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    +1 on the loss of sharpness and detail in a MAJOR crop.
    +1 on the looser crop showing more of the conditions.

    Nice subject matter! They have more ballz than I do!
    Canon CPS Gold Member
  • jheftijhefti Registered Users Posts: 734 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    Wow--difficult lighting and mist...Agree with the last couple of posts: the looser crop really shows off the context of the surfer, and is more interesting and pleasing to my eye on all fronts. I love the textures and contrasts of the water. Good work!

    I have a friend who shoots professionally--mostly expedition kayaking--and I have learned a great deal about composition and context looking at his pix: http://www.kayakphoto.com/darinmcquoid/dinkeycreek.html

    In short, he really tries to capture the context of the subject, not just closeups of facial expressions and lots of water. I try to do the same in my watersports shots. Water, lighting, and textures really add to my enjoyment of any given pic in these kinds of sports.
    http://johnhefti.com/
  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    jhefti wrote: »
    Wow--difficult lighting and mist...Agree with the last couple of posts: the looser crop really shows off the context of the surfer, and is more interesting and pleasing to my eye on all fronts. I love the textures and contrasts of the water. Good work!

    I have a friend who shoots professionally--mostly expedition kayaking--and I have learned a great deal about composition and context looking at his pix: http://www.kayakphoto.com/darinmcquoid/dinkeycreek.html

    In short, he really tries to capture the context of the subject, not just closeups of facial expressions and lots of water. I try to do the same in my watersports shots. Water, lighting, and textures really add to my enjoyment of any given pic in these kinds of sports.

    Thanks for the CC. Love your friend's site. This was VERY helpful. I like the looser crop better too.
    www.jacobovitz.smugmug.com
  • olavistaphotographyolavistaphotography Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    I too like the looser crop
    Mike
    www.olavistaphotography.com
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