I got hammered by a rogue wave off to the right a fraction of a second after the shutter clicked ...

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I got hammered by a rogue wave off to the right a fraction of a second after the shutter clicked off on this. I heard a loud crack as it hit the rocks and thankfully I had the reflexes to not look in it’s direction and just grabbed the tripod, spun around so it would hit my back and threw my arms up getting the camera out of it. I was completely drenched all down my back but the camera was safe.

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  • Shadowfax (February 23, 2010)

    Absolutely stunning !! Glad you saved your camera.

  • dcjdragonfly (February 23, 2010)

    Wow this is wonderful! It almost looks like a painting. Well done! Where was this taken?

  • Parabol (February 26, 2010)

    This is Wollongong, NSW, Australia, thank you for your comment :)

  • gregomel13 (February 27, 2010)

    oh wow, this is beautiful. Did you use any filters when you took this shot? How long of a shutter speed did you use?

  • Parabol (February 27, 2010)

    Just used a cpl filter, shutter speed was 1/2 sec Thanks for the comment :)

  • reneeablake (February 28, 2010)

    Well this shot was worth the risks ! ! Beautiful !

  • wyominggal (March 02, 2010)

    this is great

  • veny (March 07, 2010)

    Beautiful capture!

  • tnteesha (March 09, 2010)

    wow nice story! This is beautiful! it looks like a painting. Congrats!!!

  • rhondafey (March 09, 2010)

    really beautiful! congrats!

  • dennischeeseman (March 10, 2010)

    Congratulations on the Honorary mention in the Ocean photo Contest

  • newbillv (March 11, 2010)

    How did you get the water to look like that?

  • jfey (March 12, 2010)

    Awesome shot, congrats

  • redwriter (March 13, 2010)

    Congrats. Excellent photo.

  • aeliberio (April 12, 2010)

    This photo is gorgeous. I love the long exposure!

  • Jmohme (April 12, 2010)

    Wow! Close call, and a great image.

  • fotogalmexican (April 12, 2010)

    SUUUUPPPEEERRR!!!

  • jmcmatkins (May 11, 2010)

    stunning picture and catch!!

  • jbyrd48 (December 02, 2010)

    Glad you saved the equipment! This shot is just awesome. The exposure is wonderful. You have a great eye for the absolute most stunning compositions. All elements make for a wonderful piece of art. Love it!

  • jph25 (January 29, 2011)

    awesome picture

  • Beinok (January 31, 2011)

    Gorgeous pic....congratulations!!!

  • kchased (February 09, 2011)

    that is a favorite. Awesome job

  • ArtGirl (February 25, 2011)

    Exquisite!

  • csmmacker2004 (April 24, 2011)

    Beautiful Capture, Nice Shooting

  • IFAPHOTOGRAPHY (May 20, 2011)

    no words........LOOKS LIKE THE CREATION OF THE EARTH IN ITS BEGINNING STAGES.....SIMPLY AWESOME.

  • MKJPhotography (October 02, 2011)

    Beautiful! Stunning!

  • vamartin (March 16, 2012)

    great picture

  • tsambaproductions (March 16, 2012)

    nice adventure

  • simplybetter (March 16, 2012)

    very nice:)

  • tra rader (March 16, 2012)

    nicely done

  • junkazama (March 16, 2012)

    Wonderful

  • Ghafur (March 30, 2012)

    Amazing! I love the clouds, and how it almost looks like an ocean as well!

  • michmcbowen (March 30, 2012)

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • Redcow (May 16, 2012)

    Lovely shot! You do need to watch the sea.

  • takad (May 16, 2012)

    priorities, camera first...great shot and story

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