Some of the best long boarders I've ever seen have well developed mid-riffs.
I'm tellin' you, smooth break and a 14 foot board are pure heaven. Combined with a good friend and a Hawaiin sunrise and you have the makings of a near perfect day. Makes me think, since that trip I haven't been back to the brutal, short, steep, and COLD breaks of Cape Cod.
But I digress, the point is, if you have the will, you can do it!
So, Andy, you were shooting with MY lens, and you liked it. You got some good stuff!
And Steve! From the other shot, of you all at a lookout or where ever, it doesn't look like what I think of as surfing water, but those are wonderful shots.
Steve, you are using the extender? Do you have the pins taped? Or do you not need to with your camera? I have stayed away from the extender for that reason. I heard that it was slow in focusing with the pins taped.
Steve, you are using the extender? Do you have the pins taped? Or do you not need to with your camera? I have stayed away from the extender for that reason. I heard that it was slow in focusing with the pins taped.
ginger
You do *not* need to tape the pins with the Tamron 1.4x extender. It just works. And works beautifully. Focuses wonderfully, as well. Ginger - this is on the 20D I'm speaking of. Go for it.
Andy, I have the 20D, but the extender I now OWN is the Canon extender. I own both the 1.4 Xs and the 2.0 Xs. My experience with the 1.4 on my old 300 mm lens was good. I have been reluctant to part with a good extender such as a Canon, that I already own and have paid for, in order to get a Tamron.
Would you, personally, think that I should sell the Canon extender to get the Tamron which would be of more use to me now?
Does that question answer itself, smile?
Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I wonder if someone would like to just trade.
And I know this does not belong on this now hijacked thread, once you see it Andy, you can delete it.
ginger (I was proud that it was a Canon......at one time. But now it sits in my camera bag and has been used once, not taped, but the bird was an eagle behind tree branches. I had some fantasy that a longer lens would get rid of the tree branches, it didn't.)
I might post on another thread re this situation, or after the "holidays", I might purchase some tape and see if that lens does truly "hunt" with the Canon extender on it taped.
Andy, I have the 20D, but the extender I now OWN is the Canon extender. I own both the 1.4 Xs and the 2.0 Xs. My experience with the 1.4 on my old 300 mm lens was good. I have been reluctant to part with a good extender such as a Canon, that I already own and have paid for, in order to get a Tamron.
Would you, personally, think that I should sell the Canon extender to get the Tamron which would be of more use to me now?
Does that question answer itself, smile?
Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I wonder if someone would like to just trade.
And I know this does not belong on this now hijacked thread, once you see it Andy, you can delete it.
ginger (I was proud that it was a Canon......at one time. But now it sits in my camera bag and has been used once, not taped, but the bird was an eagle behind tree branches. I had some fantasy that a longer lens would get rid of the tree branches, it didn't.)
I might post on another thread re this situation, or after the "holidays", I might purchase some tape and see if that lens does truly "hunt" with the Canon extender on it taped.
it belongs here just fine. It's great hijacking Steve's threads
If you can tape the pins on your canon, well then, keep it. If not, ditch it, and buy the Tamron. Quality's just fine IMO.
Great shots i'm looking to do some surf shot at christmas and new year here in the Uk Christmas up the North east coast and new year down in Cornwall hope they are as good as these
Thanks Gary
I wish you good luck with your shots. My only concern is it's a bit gray there (in the UK) during the Winter. You really need decent light for surf shots. I hope you get some sunny weather And remember, stick to your forte (racing) and don't show myself, Ian, Andrew, or any of the other surf shooters up..... Jus' kidding
, another convert to the 400 5.6, great shots steve & andy.
Thanks Shay
I got the 400mm F5.6 last Monday and I've only had a chance to take a few shots with it. I'm impressed with Andy's shot and the other shots I've taken using the 1.4X TC with the 400mm. This is one sweet lens I can't wait for the weather to clear so I can go play with it some more
Thanks for your comments and I hope you continue to enjoy your 400,
Steve
Hey Steve, we were in Santa Cruz for a surf contest a couple of weeks ago. I live in UK, and this was my first sight of the pacific. We sure did not have waves like you had. Are we talking about the same Santa Cruz?
It was extremely foggy the day we were there, and no waves...
I wondered why the exitement was there... after seeing your pics, I see that we had bad luck... (fog!). And of course, my photography is not near yours... But I try to learn.
Hey, don't feel bad. This area gets lots of foggy days and you do have to have some luck on your side to get a clear day AND one with good size waves. But, as I mentioned, the food on the wharf is great even in the fog...
You know, looking at your pics I think you were around Capitola. I certainly don't recognize that intersection or that large cliff So while you were close to the same place, you were probably about 8 miles South.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and I like your "But I try to learn" comment. That's a great attitude that I believe will help improve your photography more than any equipment or book can
On thie subject of califonia guys...why are so many of the cali hills so bare ? Are they naturally like this or have they been hit hard by man ?
Gus,
The hills are bare in the central and southern parts of the stae cuz we don't get much rain. Up here we get about 14 inches over maybe 5 months and down South they only get 7-8 inches. Plus we get most of it during our rainy season so the grasses and hills are brown for 2/3 of the year or so
Now if you go up to Northern CA it's green for 2/3 of the year. Then again, they get about 3 times the rainfall as we do.
I might have seen that if there would not have been that much fog...
All I saw was grey... I did see a rollercoaster though...
Thanks for trying to help me out. It is appreciated. I hope to return one day
and seen the pacific with a blue sky...
Thanks Ian
Hey PC,
You got to see Andy's California business venture..... Good thing he's in NY mostly, cuz he'd literally eat up all the profit
I'm very glad to see that ole gud 20D holds its bar vs 5D:-)
BTW, I noticed you have Timeline on your home page. I looked all over my SM control panel but could not find a way to turn it on. Any hints?
TIA!
Thanks Nik
You know I just noticed that last night when I was changing my themes around. I figured everyone had one in their SM galleries too It took me 2 hours to change themes....lol I'm not exactly a whiz at this stuff. So I've got no idea how to turn that timeline on or off. Maybe a techie like Andy or Ian can let you know how it works. Sorry, I couldn't be more helpful.
(Jealousy rears its big ugly head):boid <---- joking .
As always it is good... nay...great, to see the both of your stuff.
I have but one regret in life so far and that is I have never surfed.
I have skied and skied hard and have knocked off many a ski hill.
I have ate and ate hard and continue to do so .
Thanks for your comments I've got to tell you that sometimes we get skunked. For pictures that is, never for food....<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/Laughing.gif" border="0" alt="" > But it is so much fun to shoot with someone you not only like, but someone who is a font of photographic knowledge. And here you guys thought all we did was talk about other Dgrinners....<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/Laughing.gif" border="0" alt="" >
The breaks at Waikiki beach are smooth, predictable, and looooong. Falling in the water at a small break don't hurt so bad at all. You canadians can swim, can't you?
Yeah, what Doc said. Smooth, predictable, long and most importantly warm water
So, Andy, you were shooting with MY lens, and you liked it. You got some good stuff!
And Steve! From the other shot, of you all at a lookout or where ever, it doesn't look like what I think of as surfing water, but those are wonderful shots.
Steve, you are using the extender? Do you have the pins taped? Or do you not need to with your camera? I have stayed away from the extender for that reason. I heard that it was slow in focusing with the pins taped.
ginger
Thanks Ginger
I think Andy did well with the 400mm. It does take some getting used to when you shoot mostly wide angle.
No extender ot TC with the 400mm. I had one attached, but it would have been too long to use even with the 5D for where the surfers were. I did however take a seagull pic on the wharf using the 20D, 400mm F5.6 + the Tamron 1.4X TC. I posted some crops in the Camera Forum (in the 300mm lens thread that you also posted to). I really like this lens and this combo The Tamron may not be the best or sharpest TC, but you never have to worry about taping pins and it works with any lens Not to mention it's very affordable $80 price.
Andy, I have the 20D, but the extender I now OWN is the Canon extender. I own both the 1.4 Xs and the 2.0 Xs. My experience with the 1.4 on my old 300 mm lens was good. I have been reluctant to part with a good extender such as a Canon, that I already own and have paid for, in order to get a Tamron.
Would you, personally, think that I should sell the Canon extender to get the Tamron which would be of more use to me now?
Does that question answer itself, smile?
Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I wonder if someone would like to just trade.
And I know this does not belong on this now hijacked thread, once you see it Andy, you can delete it.
ginger (I was proud that it was a Canon......at one time. But now it sits in my camera bag and has been used once, not taped, but the bird was an eagle behind tree branches. I had some fantasy that a longer lens would get rid of the tree branches, it didn't.)
I might post on another thread re this situation, or after the "holidays", I might purchase some tape and see if that lens does truly "hunt" with the Canon extender on it taped.
Ginger,
You can tape the Canon TC, but it is still slower to focus than using the Tamron w/o tape. If you seriously want info on this I can get you the poop on which pins to tape. Or, as you mention, if you find an extra $80 lying around go for the Tamron you won't have to sweat the taping. Or, as another option, consider selling your 2X if you never use it, pick up the Tamron and you'll still be $ ahead
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I'm tellin' you, smooth break and a 14 foot board are pure heaven. Combined with a good friend and a Hawaiin sunrise and you have the makings of a near perfect day. Makes me think, since that trip I haven't been back to the brutal, short, steep, and COLD breaks of Cape Cod.
But I digress, the point is, if you have the will, you can do it!
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And Steve! From the other shot, of you all at a lookout or where ever, it doesn't look like what I think of as surfing water, but those are wonderful shots.
Steve, you are using the extender? Do you have the pins taped? Or do you not need to with your camera? I have stayed away from the extender for that reason. I heard that it was slow in focusing with the pins taped.
ginger
You do *not* need to tape the pins with the Tamron 1.4x extender. It just works. And works beautifully. Focuses wonderfully, as well. Ginger - this is on the 20D I'm speaking of. Go for it.
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Would you, personally, think that I should sell the Canon extender to get the Tamron which would be of more use to me now?
Does that question answer itself, smile?
Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I wonder if someone would like to just trade.
And I know this does not belong on this now hijacked thread, once you see it Andy, you can delete it.
ginger (I was proud that it was a Canon......at one time. But now it sits in my camera bag and has been used once, not taped, but the bird was an eagle behind tree branches. I had some fantasy that a longer lens would get rid of the tree branches, it didn't.)
I might post on another thread re this situation, or after the "holidays", I might purchase some tape and see if that lens does truly "hunt" with the Canon extender on it taped.
If you can tape the pins on your canon, well then, keep it. If not, ditch it, and buy the Tamron. Quality's just fine IMO.
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Thanks Gary
I wish you good luck with your shots. My only concern is it's a bit gray there (in the UK) during the Winter. You really need decent light for surf shots. I hope you get some sunny weather
Thanks for your comments,
Steve
Thanks Shay
I got the 400mm F5.6 last Monday and I've only had a chance to take a few shots with it. I'm impressed with Andy's shot and the other shots I've taken using the 1.4X TC with the 400mm. This is one sweet lens
Thanks for your comments and I hope you continue to enjoy your 400,
Steve
Thanks for your comments PC
Hey, don't feel bad. This area gets lots of foggy days and you do have to have some luck on your side to get a clear day AND one with good size waves. But, as I mentioned, the food on the wharf is great even in the fog...
You know, looking at your pics I think you were around Capitola. I certainly don't recognize that intersection or that large cliff
Thanks for taking the time to comment and I like your "But I try to learn" comment. That's a great attitude that I believe will help improve your photography more than any equipment or book can
Steve
Gus,
The hills are bare in the central and southern parts of the stae cuz we don't get much rain. Up here we get about 14 inches over maybe 5 months and down South they only get 7-8 inches. Plus we get most of it during our rainy season so the grasses and hills are brown for 2/3 of the year or so
Now if you go up to Northern CA it's green for 2/3 of the year. Then again, they get about 3 times the rainfall as we do.
Steve
Hey PC,
You got to see Andy's California business venture.....
The proud owner surveying his kingdom
Steve
Thanks Nik
You know I just noticed that last night when I was changing my themes around. I figured everyone had one in their SM galleries too
Thanks for your comments,
Steve
<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/Laughing.gif" border="0" alt="" > Shakey,
Thanks for your comments
I understand where you're coming from on all three items. I have surfed, but not for 35 years or so (I had a long board like Doc mentioned...<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/Laughing.gif" border="0" alt="" >). I skiied quite a bit and used to rip up those slopes pretty well <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/iloveyou.gif" border="0" alt="" > Now eating, that's my forte...<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/Laughing.gif" border="0" alt="" > I also cook very well and eat to much of my own cooking <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/rolleyes1.gif" border="0" alt="" > So I'm with ya on the expanding waistline <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/eek7.gif" border="0" alt="" > Still, as also mentioned, some of the best surfers I used to watch had potbellies and still shredded those waves <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/thumb.gif" border="0" alt="" > So if you get the chance to try surfing, go for it. My only advice would be that if you have to wear a wet/drysuit, it's too cold to learn....<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/Laughing.gif" border="0" alt="" > Go for that Hawaiian surf in 80 degree water <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/clap.gif" border="0" alt="" >
Thanks for your comments,
Steve
Yeah, what Doc said. Smooth, predictable, long and most importantly warm water
Steve
Thanks Ginger
I think Andy did well with the 400mm. It does take some getting used to when you shoot mostly wide angle.
No extender ot TC with the 400mm. I had one attached, but it would have been too long to use even with the 5D for where the surfers were. I did however take a seagull pic on the wharf using the 20D, 400mm F5.6 + the Tamron 1.4X TC. I posted some crops in the Camera Forum (in the 300mm lens thread that you also posted to). I really like this lens and this combo
Thanks for taking the time to comment,
Steve
Ginger,
You can tape the Canon TC, but it is still slower to focus than using the Tamron w/o tape. If you seriously want info on this I can get you the poop on which pins to tape. Or, as you mention, if you find an extra $80 lying around go for the Tamron you won't have to sweat the taping. Or, as another option, consider selling your 2X if you never use it, pick up the Tamron and you'll still be $ ahead
Steve