Trapped

© Dennis Gay

Trapped

Uploaded: June 18, 2012

Description

Enveloped in a coccoon of spray and with the wave closing in around him this senior surfer looks to be trapped in the wave's embrace. He came a real gutser right after this.

Photographed '...from my usual soft rock...' at the end of the breakwater at Town Beach, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 100-300mm USM lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/1000sec, 240mm, ISO 100, Continuous focus, High speed motor drive.
Lightroom4 & PhotoshopCS3.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 240.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

David Resnikoff level-classic June 18, 2012

Dennis,
Another fantastic action shot from your favorite rock.

FAB

DAVID R #1469905

Dennis Gay June 18, 2012

Yeeehaaa DAVID!

Good to see you found a soft rock of your own to sit on while you watch the salt water action.

Mighty thanks for your great feedback and the most prestigious FAB Award amigo.

GB
Dennis #10187453

Arthur Bohlmann June 19, 2012

Nice work Dennis #10188322

Dennis Gay June 19, 2012

Howzit ARTHUR!

Nice to see you out on the breakwater checking this dude's form.

Thanks loads for the great wrap mate. It is a load of fun shooting this salt water action. Entertainment and good photographs at the same time.

GB
Dennis #10188484

Carla Capra Anderson June 19, 2012

That 'soft' rock of yours must be the most fantstic seat on the beach. Outstanding action and go senior surfer! #10188534

Dennis Gay June 19, 2012

Hey there CARLA!

LOads 'n'lods of thanks for checking out the Town Beach action and for leaving your great message.

It is the bestest spot on that rock when tide and light are light.

GB
Dennis #10188743

Dennis Gay June 19, 2012

Mighty good Mr EDITOR!!!!!

Uber Aussie thanks for awarding this senior surfer a PICK!

GB
D! #10189015

Nancie M. DeMellia June 21, 2012

WOW great photo!!! love the action!!! #10193601

Dennis Gay June 21, 2012

Merry be Nancy!

Nice to see you catching the action at the end of the breakwater.

Massive thanks for your uplifting "WOW" and your great wrap.

GB
Dennis #10193610


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