Comment from Faybells
Like the panorama shape in this plus the way the wave go straight across giving it a more powerful feel. Like all the blues in this photograph. Just a nice action shot.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2014

many thanks again

Comment from irishmik60
The 'panoramic' view gives good drama to this scene. Allows you to see the wave about to engulf this surfer. Good sharp image. Looks like the dancing waves woth this competition.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2014

many thanks again

reply by irishmik60 on 21-Mar-2014

you're most welcome

Comment from BrooklynMyra
Love the description. This picture depicts why she was underwater in a second. What powerful waves! I love the coloring in the water.
Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Danigirl021
Great contest entry. The water looks amazing.


1.Initial impact - 5
2.Creativity of presentation - 5.5
3.Color Harmony - 5
4.Center of Interest - 5
5.Technical Excellence - 5
6.Technique -5
7.Story Telling Ability - 5
8.Lighting - 5

Well Done. Thanks for Sharing

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Cassandra01
I was just thinking that it looks like she was about to hit the water. Love the colors. Great composition. Good one Fred!

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014

thanks a lot cassandra

Comment from jesuel
What a great action photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and what great subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014

thank you

Comment from AvidPhotographer
Nice action photography. Love your framing and your subject's pose. Great timing. It only lacks crafty, and focus.
I wonder if you used a tripod on this one. but i still like it.

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 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014

no tripod for a pic at a 1/1000 sec; thanks

Comment from Iain Windle
Very good initial impact and colour harmony, very good technique and lighting. Good story telling ability. Good DOF and detail.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014

thanks so much

Comment from BryanOldfield
Yes, but good fun! Nice frame filling composition with the surfer off to the left slightly. Nice colour interest in the different shades.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A wonderful stop action picture of this Lady Surfer the seconds before her pride hit rock bottom. The blues captured in the waves & sea are amazing as is the spray caught in suspended animation by your fast exposure. Beautiful composition & lighting with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014

merci suzanne