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Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves

pacific ocean waves on a sunny day

pacific ocean waves on a sunny day
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camera

NIKON D5300

settings

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 360 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 260/1

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upload_date

Mar, 2016

Views

1650

Likes

+328

Awards

Top Shot Award

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Peer Award

+542

Superb Composition

+18

Top Choice

+13

Absolute Masterpiece

+12

Outstanding Creativity

+2

Magnificent Capture

+1

Superior Skill

Genius

All Star

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Behind The Lens

Location

This image was taken in San Clemente, Southern California. Standing on the Pier

Time

This was probably taken about 4pm Pacific Daylight Time

Lighting

The natural light was perfect.

Equipment

Nikon D5300 with NIKKOR VR 55-300mm Lens

Inspiration

Very and unusual high surf, perfect weather and surfers all over the place

Editing

Post processed in Photomatix and Lightroom

In my camera bag

Nikon D5300, Nikkor 18-55mm & Nikkor 55-300mm

Feedback

Select the perfect time of the day and POV to get great lighting. Watch the waves and take many shots. Select a day with high surfe, check the surf reports prior to head out to the beach if you don't live close by.

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