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The Big Kahuna

The Big Kahuna

Powerful winter shore break wave on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

Powerful winter shore break wave on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
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iPhone 4S

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/8000

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upload_date

Aug, 2013

Views

1345

Likes

+147

Awards

Contest Finalist in Water Textures Photo Contest

Absolute Masterpiece

+28

Peer Award

+19

Superb Composition

+11

Jaw Dropping

+3

All Star

Magnificent Capture

Outstanding Creativity

Top Choice

Superior Skill

Exceptional Contrast

Emotions

Impressed

Top Ranks

Top 20 rank

Top 10 rank week 2

Top 10 rank week 1

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Another great shot.

I wish man, maybe one day! Nice shot!

Amazing picture!

Suer shot love the colors

PRO

I can't believe you got this shot without you and camera getting drenched! amazing power, stunning shot

PRO+

I think this is the most exceptional shot of a breaker I've seen. Love the strands, the foam, the sky, the light above and through, the sand, etc., etc. Terrific shot!

This is a beautiful and amazing shot

Congrats.

Congrats on your finalist award in Water Textures Contest

This is one of the most amazing photos that I've seen mate!
Hats OFF!

excellent

Great shot,nice pov

Congrats!

Great shot

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