Here is something we can learn from larrybeard about the techniques and story behind this awarded photo.
larrybeard: "My love for the ocean started when I was 16 and I eventually competed as a professional surfer. I started as a fashion and commercial photographer, but the call of the ocean brought me back. I now run and sell large pieces through SE Fine Art Gallery at SolitaryExposure.com."
1. Larry, where did you take this photo?
This was taken at the Wedge in Newport Beach.
2. What time of day?
This was taken midday. Nowadays this place is so crowded, it is really special to capture this with no one in the frame.
3. Anything worth sharing about lighting?
This lighting play a big part of this image being so dramatic. Some time the midday light is really flat. On this fall day the lighting was stunning all day. The high lights and shadows really give this some depth.
4. What equipment did you use?
Canon 5D MarkIII
Tokina 10-17
Aqua-Tech Water Housing
5. What inspired you to take this photo?
What inspired me to take this photo is how the fast shutter of our cameras can capture the stunning shapes in water. Shapes our naked eye can't see or just can't process fast enough. Shooting these waves going over the sand berm is a great illustration of that.
6. Did you do any post-processing? If yes, tell us about it!
Very little post possessing in this one. I typically turn all the camera setting to neutral. This leaves the photo looking a little flat. To get the photo to look like the actual scene I will usually hit some contrast and curves.
7. What equipment do you normally have in your bag?
A couple of camera bodies
300-800
10-17
24-70
70-200
105 Macro
Flash 580
Tripod
Release cable
ND Filter
Water housing
8. Any advice for others trying to capture something similar?
These types of images are a little tough. Be really to shoot a lot of images and only using a couple. You need to have a high tide and the right angle in the shape of the sand. Very hard to plan on getting this on any given day. I use a wide angle for this one and you have to be very close. I use a water housing and you do get wet. LOL
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