Beach Guy
This guy is a regular at Avila Beach in Southern California.
This guy is a regular at Avila Beach in Southern California.
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Dec, 2013Views
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Contest Finalist in Hats And Caps Photo Contest
Winner in Candid Natural Light Photo Challenge
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barbarabrock
December 16, 2013
Thank you very much. Funny thing.....about 20 seconds before this, we were pointing cameras at each other!
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alanlarick
November 11, 2014
I've had this amazing shot in my inspirations for a little while. It captivates me every time! Superb clarity of detail... There is something compelling in this priceless expression. Thanks for sharing your art!
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Location
Avila Beach wharf in Avila Beach, California.Time
mid afternoonLighting
This was just natural daylight.Equipment
Sony Nex-6 17-55mm lens.Inspiration
I was walking on the wharf and I noticed the big straw hat. I took a shot from about 50 feet away, and later discovered that he just took a shot of me at the same time. As I passed him, I raised my camera and quickly snapped this photo.Editing
The only post-processing was some cropping and "sharpening" on iphoto. I also used the in-camera HDR setting.In my camera bag
Sony nex-6, 17-55mm, 14mm, 55-210mm and fish-eye lens. I always carry extra memory cards and batteries. I have a tripod but rarely use it; I just seem to swing it around!Feedback
If something catches your eye, you have to act fast. Do not hesitate. If you have eye contact with them afterward, just smile and give them a thumbs up! Then, keep moving.
