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A stand up paddle-boarder gets a surprise visit from a siren of the sea.

A stand up paddle-boarder gets a surprise visit from a siren of the sea.
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cameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II

settings Aperture 11/1 ISO 250 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 10/1 

upload_dateOct, 2016

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Contest Finalist in Rule Of Seconds Photo Contest vol1
Contest Finalist in People And Water Photo Contest 2017
Contest Finalist in Summer Time Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Creative Compositions Photo Contest Vol3
Contest Finalist in Underwater Games Photo Contest
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Outstanding Creativity
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Superb Composition
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Absolute Masterpiece
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Genius
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All Star
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Superior Skill
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Virtuoso
aylacroft cyndigaithercagle
Magnificent Capture
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Rule Of Seconds Photo Contest vol1Top 20 rank
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Zen Photo ContestTop 20 rank
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Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank
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Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank week 3
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank week 2
People And Water Photo Contest 2017Top 20 rank
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People And Water Photo Contest 2017Top 20 rank week 3
People And Water Photo Contest 2017Top 20 rank week 2
People And Water Photo Contest 2017Top 20 rank week 1
Once Upon A Time Photo ContestTop 10 rank
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Summer Time Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Summer Time Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Creative Compositions Photo Contest Vol4Top 20 rank
Summer Time Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Creative Compositions Photo Contest Vol4Top 20 rank week 1
People Posing Photo ContestTop 30 rank
People Posing Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 3
People Posing Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
People Posing Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol3Top 10 rank
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Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol3Top 10 rank week 1
Rule Of Thirds Photo Contest v2Top 10 rank
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Rule Of Thirds Photo Contest v2Top 10 rank week 1
Image of the Year Photo Contest 2016Top 10 rank
A Fantasy World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Can You See Me Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Image of the Year Photo Contest 2016Top 20 rank week 1
A Fantasy World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 3
Can You See Me Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
A Fantasy World Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 2
Can You See Me Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Underwater Games Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Your Point Of View Photo ContestTop 30 rank
A Fantasy World Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
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Getting Creative Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 6Top 20 rank
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My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank
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My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank week 1
Swimwear Photo ContestTop 30 rank
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Day Or Night Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1

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6 Comments |
staciephillips
 
staciephillips November 04, 2017
This is absolutely amazing
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Thank you! Come say hi over on Instagram :) -> CreationScape
Rileyrc
 
Rileyrc December 10, 2017
Great pic
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CreationScape January 09, 2018
Thank you! Come say hi over on Instagram :) -> CreationScape
korinna
 
korinna February 08, 2018
Voted
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Thank you! Come say hi over on Instagram :) -> CreationScape
JB11
 
JB11 April 25, 2018
Awesome
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hamrico
 
hamrico May 10, 2018
Awesome
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DNproSTUDIO
 
DNproSTUDIO February 25, 2019
great and interesting photo to see people who will surf and mermaids

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#Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle #Spinner dolphins #cetacean #cetaceans #dive #dolphins #hawaii #hawaiian spinner dolphins #mermaid #natural light #ocean #pod #sea #stand up paddler #surf #swim #turtle #underwater #water
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was shot on the west side of the island of O`ahu, Hawaii.

Time

This was captured at 11:24am.

Lighting

When I'm shooting underwater I only use natural lighting. I wanted to capture this over/under shot with the sun rays shining down on the mermaid so I positioned us so that we could accomplish that. Turned out pretty well.

Equipment

This was shot using a Canon 7D Mark II | Tokina 10-17 fisheye | Aquatech Elite Water Housing

Inspiration

Sometimes inspiration comes from other people. My mermaid model Rachel told me she had been wanting to capture an image like this. I did everything in my power to make it happen and I think it turned out beautifully. It was easier to capture then I thought it would be because Rachel and Adrian, the standup paddle-boarder were so good at what they do and easy to work with.

Editing

I do all of my post-processing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. The main aspects of the photo I adjust are the white balance, contrast, shadows and highlights.

In my camera bag

I am usually shooting either underwater or close to the ocean, shooting landscapes and seascapes. This is what I pack in my Lowepro bags: CANON EOS 7D Mark II with EF-S 18-135mm| Tokina AT-X 107 AF NH Fisheye 10-17mm | Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 | Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 | Oben CT-3581 Carbon Fiber Tripod With BE-126T Ball Head | Aquatech Elite 7D2 Sports Housing | HOYA HD3 CIR-PL and HOYA EVO Antistatic UV filters.

Feedback

This image was captured because my mermaid model Rachel had a vision for what she wanted to see. I listened to her wishes and planned out the shoot accordingly. I think sometimes all you have to do is be open to other's creativity around you and let it inspire you.

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