Hangin' by a thread....

saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
edited March 1, 2006 in Landscapes
Hi everyone. After a week of viewing some pretty awesome work, I've decided it's time to plunge in and get my feet wet. This is my first posting. These shots were taken this past Sunday after our rain-storm passed. I was watching a fellow surfing on a small board with a parachute...(not sure what the correct name of this sport is). I noticed this flock of birds flying towards the surfer and barely had time to catch the shot. The shot was hand-held. The sun was glaring so badly, I couldn't see the display glass, so it was literally "point and shoot" and hope I could get it all in the frame. As you can see, I caught it all, but the surfer is so tiny you can hardly see him, (especially planted in front of a big cargo ship!) So I had to crop and lose the parachute, and the beautiful shoreline. I felt uneasy leaving him "hanging" with no chute...so I would appreciate your feedback. Is this my best shot? :dunno Thanks for your opinions!

This is full-frame before editing.
57143233-L.jpg


Cropped and edited (no chute and no flotilla!) Is this my shot?
57143234-L.jpg

A couple of shots into the sun...
57143228-L.jpg

57143231-L.jpg

Comments

  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited February 23, 2006
    saurora...copy the link & then left click the yellow box above with the 'mountain' in it. Paste the link into that box that appears.


    57143234-L.jpg
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited February 23, 2006
    Thanks...I shouldn't have started this so late in the evening!!! I think I've got it!
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 23, 2006
    What cruise ship? ne_nau.gif

    57143233-L.jpg

    The sport is called "kite surfing", or just "kiting" these days. All my old windsurfing buddies are getting into it and I've been taking some heat for not following suit. But I've heard too many stories of people getting dragged over rocks. Guess I'm too old for that now. The old bones just don't heal as quickly as they used to. :uhoh
    Moderator of Landscapes forum
    Link to my Smugmug site
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited February 23, 2006
    mwink.gif cool shots thumb.gif keep posting
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

    My Gallery
  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited February 23, 2006
    Welcome to Dgrin
    To my eyes #3 and #4 are your best...but I do like #2 also

    Thanks
    Fred
    http://www.riverbendphotos.com/
    http://www.facebook.com/Riverbendphotos
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2006
    USAIR wrote:
    Welcome to Dgrin
    To my eyes #3 and #4 are your best...but I do like #2 also

    Thanks
    Fred


    Thanks Fred...#3 was actually my favorite shot of the day.
  • dkoyanagidkoyanagi Registered Users Posts: 656 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2006
    Welcome saurora! Definitely #3.

    thumb.gifthumb
    Dan
    www.dkoyanagi.com
    www.flickr.com/photos/dkoyanagi/
  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2006
    Looks like you were having a great time with an intersting subject.
    I think these came out pretty well for the difficult lighting present.
    Nicely done.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21695902@N06/
    http://500px.com/Shockey
    alloutdoor.smugmug.com
    http://aoboudoirboise.smugmug.com/
  • WaterfallRichWaterfallRich Registered Users Posts: 223 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2006
    excellent captures!
    I love the 3rd shot thumb.gif
    Rich Stevenson
    Smug Galleries - Other Images
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2006
    zoomer wrote:
    Looks like you were having a great time with an intersting subject.
    I think these came out pretty well for the difficult lighting present.
    Nicely done.

    Thanks, Zoomer. The lighting was pretty strong....sure makes it hard to see the camera display, not to mention your settings!!! headscratch.gif
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2006
    WaterfallRich wrote:
    I love the 3rd shot thumb.gif

    Thanks for coming by Rich! Nice gallery you have! Someday I'll get mine in order! rolleyes1.gif
Sign In or Register to comment.