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Behind every image is an effort, and for this image, great was that effort. The spot is particular wind and tide sensitive, not to mention the swell has to be b...
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Behind every image is an effort, and for this image, great was that effort. The spot is particular wind and tide sensitive, not to mention the swell has to be big and clean and relatively mean, so good days here are few and far between. After a 2km paddle directly out to sea racing the rising sun, I found my position in the swirling currents and intimidating swell lines that were marching through. There is really only 10-15 minutes where the light is low enough to capture an image like this before the contrasts are blown and you can’t get close enough to the disgruntled creature to illuminate the colours of the lip. I had envisioned such a shot as I was paddling out and I’m stoked it came together, after a few hours of adrenaline pumping moments, fighting raw open ocean currents and dodging 12ft clean up sets, it’s always a blissful relief to arrive back to land in one piece, especially with a little gold in the pocket.
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May, 2015Views
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Contest Finalist in The Green Color In Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Enchanting Waterscapes Photo Contest
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Sodrul_Bhuiyan
May 29, 2015
Wow!! I can't believe how it looks like, it looks like a dog or some kind of animal coming out of the water. Brilliant work!!
debcoimages
June 27, 2015
Amazing! I can't stop looking at this! I see a dragon or an eagle. Congrats on this awesome image!
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karenshullsmall
September 08, 2015
debcoimages, ladeebuuug and rturnbow, I also see an eagle! Outstanding work!!!
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staceylynnstauffer
October 13, 2018
As the maps of old said” Within these waters there be monsters...” This is a wonderful photo!
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