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Coming unstuck while surfing the shallows at Noosa
Coming unstuck while surfing the shallows at Noosa
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Jun, 2016Views
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This was taken in the shallow waters at Noosa National Park. I am also a keen surfer, usually in the surf til the waves die out with the tide.Time
Taken about 8am late winter, a magical warm sunny morning when the wind, swell and tide aligned perfectly for a few hours. The waves breaking in 2 inches of water right in front of the carpark, a super fast thrill ride for those who made it and pain when they came unstuck.Lighting
Natural light without filters. An awkward spot to shoot but patience gives some rewarding results. The surfers come out of the shadow of a headland into blinding sun behind them, then down the line into different vantage points for the photographer. Patience needed to get the right surfer on the right wave in the right spot.Equipment
One of my first DSLR`s. A Canon 650D with Canon 100-400 IS lens on a Velbron tripod.Inspiration
I was ready to go for a surf at my favourite spot but realised I could get some great shots first and the waves would still be breaking later. 2 hours later I hit the water for some great waves, after getting some great shots of my mates and many strangers. I waited on this particular spot for wipeouts and those who enjoyed the exhilaration of making the section.Editing
Shot in jpeg with only a slight sharpening in post, plus a little dodge tool to lighten his face from the shadows.In my camera bag
Nowadays I keep 2 shoulder bags in my car, 1 with a Canon 5D111 and the other bag a 7D11. Usually 2 lenses in each bag plus other lenses at home. For most shoots I only take 1 camera with lens and tripod, the rest in the car just in case. I have a variety of lenses from wide angle to telephoto plus a macro, trying to expand my general photography knowledge.Feedback
Choosing the right spot to set up is critical for a shot like this. Read the surf to see where a good action sequence may be, then choose a vantage point with good light-in the morning the sun is often directly behind the surfers so get higher to look downwards or move slightly to the left or right. A telephoto lens of 200mm plus is usually necessary, the quality of the camera body is less important in good light. Do some test shots first to determine settings. SPORTS mode works well, as does TV and MANUAL-all have their pros & cons as no 2 waves are the same.
