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A beautiful light display, love the pattern in the lip on this one.

A beautiful light display, love the pattern in the lip on this one.
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upload_dateFeb, 2014

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Awards

Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Contest Finalist in The Talent Awards
Contest Finalist in Our Natural World Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Best Water Shots 2015 Photo Contest
Prize Bundle
Contest Finalist in Water In Movement Photo Contest
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Absolute Masterpiece
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Superb Composition
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Top Choice
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Peer Award
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Outstanding Creativity
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Superior Skill
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Magnificent Capture
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Exceptional Contrast
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Top Ranks

Color Explorer Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Color Explorer Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
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The Talent AwardsTop 10 rank
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Best Water Shots 2015 Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Best Water Shots 2015 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Best Water Shots 2015 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
ViewBug Image of the Year Photo ContestTop 30 rank
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140 Comments |
animals
 
animals February 27, 2014
amazing!
SweetLime
SweetLime March 03, 2018
yup it squeezes!
SteveFlint
 
SteveFlint February 27, 2014
wow!
traceprinslooreppin
 
traceprinslooreppin March 12, 2014
...so cool :-)
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo March 12, 2014
Wow! Gorgeous!
Seally Premium
 
Seally March 15, 2014
incredible capture
SVPhotos
 
SVPhotos April 02, 2014
Awesome!
kasper Ultimate
 
kasper June 12, 2014
Congrats. Powerful shot.
Timbo
 
Timbo June 12, 2014
In one word...... WOW...... You nailed this shot..... Awarded
leeporter
 
leeporter June 12, 2014
that is truly stunning !!!!!!!!!!
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta June 12, 2014
Beautiful well-timed shot. Congratulations on being Featured.
catini
 
catini June 12, 2014
Great capture, congrats on your feature!
RhondaMcD
 
RhondaMcD June 12, 2014
Very cool 'aqua' capture
dixie
 
dixie June 12, 2014
amazing shot love it
fotochik76 Premium
 
fotochik76 June 12, 2014
beautiful....congrats on the feature!!
hotpixel PRO+
 
hotpixel June 12, 2014
Powerful image... awesome color... congrats !!
iceman2
 
iceman2 June 12, 2014
Beautiful shot.Congrats!
vanarp
 
vanarp June 12, 2014
Absolutely stunning............
sachinus2010
 
sachinus2010 June 12, 2014
Just Amazing ! no other word !
Sanmi
 
Sanmi June 12, 2014
Nice shot!
asliyildiz
 
asliyildiz June 12, 2014
wowwww
Coomanator
 
Coomanator June 12, 2014
What an amazing capture. Love this shot, added to my favorites. Congratulations on the "Feature", very well deserved.
rommyrozenberg
 
rommyrozenberg June 12, 2014
Fantastic shot! Congrats with the Featured award, well deserved!
garyfriedland
 
garyfriedland June 12, 2014
action packed.
daphnepebbles
 
daphnepebbles June 12, 2014
Soooo beautiful.
Bonnie_D
 
Bonnie_D June 12, 2014
WOW!!!
juditharmstrong
 
juditharmstrong June 12, 2014
Awesome
nitti
 
nitti June 12, 2014
Spectacular....congrats
lebar54
 
lebar54 June 12, 2014
Incredibly beautiful! Well deserved prize!
mererwin
 
mererwin June 12, 2014
Breath taking!!!
tauragon
 
tauragon June 12, 2014
Ultimate!
florrie
 
florrie June 13, 2014
What a fantastic shot! You can almost touch the wall of water on the right hand side. Absolutely beautiful!
florrie
 
florrie June 13, 2014
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mila
 
mila June 13, 2014
Absolute Awesomeness!
jane_koranda
 
jane_koranda June 13, 2014
whoooooo so amazing
jane_koranda
 
jane_koranda June 13, 2014
How did you get that shot?
PBeale
 
PBeale June 13, 2014
Surfer not required! Awesome shot. Thanks for sharing it.
nikkismith_5022
 
nikkismith_5022 June 13, 2014
Wow that is amazing
Shootstar
 
Shootstar June 14, 2014
Beautiful shot !
louisloizidesmitsu
 
louisloizidesmitsu June 14, 2014
Wow!
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter June 14, 2014
Amazing capture. Congrats. - Jake
LionesLens
 
LionesLens June 15, 2014
Congratulations!
TravelBugDove
 
TravelBugDove June 15, 2014
WOW!! Fantastic shot!! Award well deserved!!
paulinesimmonds
 
paulinesimmonds June 15, 2014
WOWZER!!
LaurenHeinatz
 
LaurenHeinatz June 16, 2014
Awesome!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 June 16, 2014
WOWZER... Congrats! ")
Joye
 
Joye June 18, 2014
Sho! Incredible :)
vasasphotography
 
vasasphotography June 22, 2014
How amazing, great job done well.
fcornish
 
fcornish June 23, 2014
Spectacular
michlanphoto
 
michlanphoto June 24, 2014
WOW!
davidsloan
 
davidsloan June 26, 2014
Powerful capture, natures force.
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita June 27, 2014
divine...congrats on the feature
scruffyherbert PRO+
 
scruffyherbert June 27, 2014
Incredible shot. One to be seriously proud of. I know I would be if I'd taken it.
Mahika-Photography Ultimate
 
Mahika-Photography June 30, 2014
Shshshshshark ! . Only kidding. Stunning is what comes to mind... Well, after Jaws. lol. Really , Wish I were there about now....
theelusiveue
 
theelusiveue July 03, 2014
Stunning
brianhurren
 
brianhurren July 04, 2014
is riding out on a wave scary?
pedromother
 
pedromother July 08, 2014
so beautiful
AnneDphotography
 
AnneDphotography July 08, 2014
wow , what a shot !!
Vince542
 
Vince542 July 16, 2014
Wow!!!! amazing!!!
thurstonphoto
 
thurstonphoto July 16, 2014
Thanks everyone for all the encouragement and kind words! Much love! :)
chrisholcroft
 
chrisholcroft July 18, 2014
Sublime...... Awesome capture Mate.... Much respect!!!
debkumarbanerjee
 
debkumarbanerjee July 24, 2014
woof!!!! excellent
debkumarbanerjee
 
debkumarbanerjee July 24, 2014
woof!!!! excellent
JulianneBradford
 
JulianneBradford July 24, 2014
Just WONDERFUL! Winner in my book
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
DebbieKMiller81 August 01, 2014
Beautiful capture.
patrick9x9
 
patrick9x9 August 01, 2014
Congrats on your win. Amazing shot
arielnadler Platinum
 
arielnadler August 01, 2014
AMAZING AND GREAT PHOTO.
greglinck
 
greglinck August 01, 2014
Truly great Photo
Kraay
 
Kraay August 01, 2014
Congratulations, well done.
Jeanne713
 
Jeanne713 August 01, 2014
Beautiful and impressive shot! Congrats!!
thurstonphoto
 
thurstonphoto August 01, 2014
Thanks everyone!!! I wish I could personally right back to you all but just thanks for all the support!!
HaliSowle
 
HaliSowle August 01, 2014
Just incredible! Congratulations on your win!
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta August 01, 2014
My previous comment refers. Congratulations on being the Winner.
photopia
 
photopia August 02, 2014
A piece of art. This would be great on the wall for display.
Amiqdadi
 
Amiqdadi August 02, 2014
amazing, congrats..
SKEagle
 
SKEagle August 02, 2014
Extraordinary pic! Many congratulations!
lulu2
 
lulu2 August 02, 2014
CONGRATULATIONS Awesome shot
irinalavrova
 
irinalavrova August 04, 2014
Amazing!
MRueffer PRO+
 
MRueffer August 07, 2014
Awesome image!
Hapenparadise
 
Hapenparadise August 07, 2014
STUNNING!
Hapenparadise
 
Hapenparadise August 07, 2014
Will it be for sale? Wow! I live on the beach and would love to have a print!
dianegrenier PRO+
 
dianegrenier August 07, 2014
incredible, surreal
MikeHiggins Platinum
 
MikeHiggins August 07, 2014
Fabulous shot
ovosphotography
 
ovosphotography August 07, 2014
well done!
marcoantoniomontenegro
 
marcoantoniomontenegro August 07, 2014
Great capture.
shayneholzheimer
 
shayneholzheimer August 07, 2014
right place, right time, right photographer
donnawniles
 
donnawniles August 07, 2014
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donnawniles August 07, 2014
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donnawniles August 07, 2014
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donnawniles
 
donnawniles August 07, 2014
Fantastic shot!
donnawniles
 
donnawniles August 07, 2014
Fantastic shot!
Snootyfx8
 
Snootyfx8 August 07, 2014
Majestic, conveys power and beauty Just gorgeous.
derricklm
 
derricklm August 07, 2014
Very NICE
kathymuhle PRO+
 
kathymuhle August 07, 2014
The dedication you put into your work shows with every photo you display - breathtaking! Congratulations!
dwelch1432
 
dwelch1432 August 07, 2014
fantastic shot!
Shereebear
 
Shereebear August 07, 2014
Beautiful !
mikedejianne
 
mikedejianne August 08, 2014
Estremely well done!! And im a surfer and this things lip is pitchin far as h&ll out! This thing is square! Thats a big, beautiful, powerful wave and u captured it in such an amazing spot and such proper settings. Well dun again. And glad ur bringing surf photography to the masses my friend!
vaszabadosgyarmatin
 
vaszabadosgyarmatin August 08, 2014
MAGIC
SARA12 Platinum
 
SARA12 August 08, 2014
Wow, Excellent
outdoorgirl
 
outdoorgirl August 08, 2014
Fabulous photo, such energy and form; congratulations on your winning photo!
raymondjrsetyadin
 
raymondjrsetyadin August 08, 2014
Awesome. I don't know if other see it or not. But from my point of view, you managed to capture a roaring lion shape in the splashing wave. Truly magnificent
robertcornell
 
robertcornell August 09, 2014
congratulations on your winning photo an awesome one at that.
elizadeathedwards
 
elizadeathedwards August 09, 2014
That wave just turned into tsunami of awesome memories
ritapricemosier
 
ritapricemosier August 11, 2014
What an awesome pic :)
robertmarr
 
robertmarr August 31, 2014
WOW,WOW,WOW
kellyturner
 
kellyturner September 26, 2014
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.......congratulations!!
robmercer
 
robmercer November 21, 2014
Brilliant!
deborahmcneely
 
deborahmcneely December 05, 2014
Amazing!
pamelainob
 
pamelainob December 10, 2014
Excellent capture, I love the texture and the feel of this wave.
michellemeenawong
 
michellemeenawong December 14, 2014
superb
tropicala
 
tropicala December 16, 2014
Superb!
sydneyosbourne
 
sydneyosbourne December 22, 2014
Brilliant, Kudos...
BrunoHeeb PRO
 
BrunoHeeb January 01, 2015
all-time favorite ,amazing shot
0488530317
 
0488530317 January 03, 2015
love it is this a long exposure
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman January 07, 2015
Fabulous....k
JoseV
 
JoseV January 08, 2015
Outstanding
amyrilee
 
amyrilee January 22, 2015
Very Nice!
randybrown PRO+
 
randybrown January 25, 2015
wow...that's crazy. Love it.
jessicagrace
 
jessicagrace February 02, 2015
Amazing photo-I feel like I am right there. So cool.
sheilacarroll
 
sheilacarroll February 26, 2015
Cowabunga! Thats the way to catch a wave! Breath taking shot!
lisawiza
 
lisawiza March 05, 2015
Incredible!
ellenellen PRO+
 
ellenellen March 05, 2015
love the movement in this photo.
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 March 24, 2015
Awesome timing!
Billyboy
 
Billyboy April 23, 2015
Beyond amazing. Big congrats on all the accolade this has deservedly received !!
mafe
 
mafe May 07, 2015
Good job!
LaurieS
 
LaurieS May 11, 2015
Wow! just amazing
Sodrul_Bhuiyan
 
Sodrul_Bhuiyan May 30, 2015
wow, this is the second photo that looks like something coming out of the water, this time it's a human face. amazing, well done.
18ricco Platinum
 
18ricco June 02, 2015
Great shot!!!!
elisabethjohansson
 
elisabethjohansson July 05, 2015
Lovely capture !
janicelopez PRO+
 
janicelopez July 21, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
janicelopez PRO+
 
janicelopez July 21, 2015
Wow This is amazing!
Ayersphotography PRO
 
Ayersphotography August 15, 2015
Amazing!
NatashaT
 
NatashaT September 07, 2015
AMAZING!!!!
b3claire
 
b3claire September 08, 2015
Stunning :)
nandicmb
 
nandicmb September 23, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Best Water Shots Photo Contest!
allain_
 
allain_ October 23, 2015
superb!
allain_
 
allain_ October 23, 2015
superb!
Tanda4bama PRO+
 
Tanda4bama August 23, 2016
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Byronfairphotography PRO+
 
Byronfairphotography December 07, 2016
LOVE THIS ONE
andreasmcmuller
 
andreasmcmuller March 22, 2020
WOW, you're a great photographer!! Chapeau.
paultownley
 
paultownley March 14, 2022
Awesome capture. 👍

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