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Young surfer at Honolua Bay on Maui.
Young surfer at Honolua Bay on Maui.
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May, 2016Views
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Location
This photo was taken at Honolua Bay on Maui.Time
I took this photo in December of 2014. I had moved to Maui in August of 2013. One of the things I started doing when I got here was surf photography. I got hooked early on upon my arrival. I loved shooting with a very long lense and filling the frame with subject and then freezing the action.Lighting
Key to these types of images is a very fast shutter speed, which conversely ends up with a relatively small aperture. As a result a steady hand is required.This image is side-lit, which is pretty much ideal.Equipment
I use Canon. This image is handheld and totally natural light.Inspiration
Love capturing the high speed action of really good surfers.Editing
just the basics. I shoot raw and then process in photoshop. Basics, exposure, highlights, and shadow.In my camera bag
I have a Canon 15-85, a Canon 70-200, a Tokina 180 macro, and a Sigma 150-600. Occasionally I use a Manfrotto tripod and a Canon 580 flash.Feedback
The key, as it is with all photography, is to be very patient. Always be ready to pounce when that special moment comes.
