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This image has been taken in Sydney. A couple days before, a massive tropical storm was hitting Brisbane and New South Wales was then getting what was left of i...
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This image has been taken in Sydney. A couple days before, a massive tropical storm was hitting Brisbane and New South Wales was then getting what was left of it. With a huge swell crashing on the rock pool down my place, this was a perfect opportunity for the local kids to have a bit of fun with the elements

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settings Aperture 63/10 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 700/10 

upload_dateJul, 2016

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13 Comments |
Beautyforaneye
 
Beautyforaneye July 08, 2016
I love this picture
itdair
 
itdair July 08, 2016
Excellent work!
glennmarcus PRO+
 
glennmarcus July 09, 2016
Lovely scene, you created real drama with the power, and danger of the waves pitched again the at risk people in the water.
stephanemichaux
stephanemichaux July 09, 2016
Australian kids, not afraid of anything, they were having great fun! Thanks Glenn
njkerosky Ultimate
 
njkerosky July 16, 2016
Superb!!!...love the action and detail!
ellenellen PRO+
 
ellenellen July 17, 2016
Lovely shot.
ahmedfouadibraheem
 
ahmedfouadibraheem July 22, 2016
Awesome.
edandaniphone PRO+
 
edandaniphone July 26, 2016
Awesome image.
ivanminimalism
 
ivanminimalism August 16, 2016
Amazing shot!
Rolenz Platinum
 
Rolenz August 21, 2016
Welcome to Viewbug. Great image look forward to seeing more of your images. Cheers Roy.
Salvo-Amato-66
 
Salvo-Amato-66 October 20, 2016
great picture
Salvo-Amato-66
 
Salvo-Amato-66 October 20, 2016
great picture
Jknauf PRO
 
Jknauf December 04, 2016
Fantastic timing and lighting. Your use of the elements and human nature are a powerful combination. Congratulations on a fantastic image and a solid portfolio of images.
stephanemichaux
stephanemichaux December 06, 2016
Thank you. I had water up to my waist for this one. No wonder I complain that my gear's broken now.
darrinlangbien
 
darrinlangbien December 13, 2016
thats a cracker,,perfect timing, where abouts in sydney was that taken?
stephanemichaux
stephanemichaux December 15, 2016
In Coogee, at the North end of the beach, down the Bali bombing memorial

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