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The Art of Surfing in Hawaii 40



cameraCanon EOS 70D

settings Aperture f/6.3 ISO 400 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 400/1 

locationHawaii, US

upload_dateNov, 2021

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23 Comments | Report
JayneBug Platinum
 
JayneBug December 01, 2021
Love this! Nice image and capture.
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PreissAlex December 01, 2021
Thanks so much Jayne. In the winter time, Waimea Bay is the best big waves surfing spot on the North Shore of Oahu.
AnnHopta PRO+
 
AnnHopta December 30, 2021
Fantastic capture!
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PreissAlex December 30, 2021
Thanks so much Ann.
lulu2
 
lulu2 January 02, 2022
Wow fabulous capture,well done
debramartens PRO+
 
debramartens January 05, 2022
Love this photo of Waimea Bay! I have a Waimea Bay photo in my bathroom that is super cool. Surfers on the beach watching the wave - crazy winter swell. I actually bought the photograph on Oahu from a Japanese man. We have attended several Eddie Aikau opening ceremonies because it was such an amazing, nostalgic thing to get to witness.
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PreissAlex January 06, 2022
Thanks so much Debra. The last Eddie Aikau competition was on 2016, it doesn’t happen to often and you can see it better streaming on your computer.
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel February 10, 2022
Triple surf's up. The surfer's stairway to heaven. Fantastic.
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PreissAlex March 28, 2022
Thanks so much for the compliments Tex.
colleensykes
 
colleensykes March 28, 2022
Quite the shot! Almost doesn't look real it's colorful & fun. Very enjoyable to look at. One of my all-time fav's for sure!
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PreissAlex March 28, 2022
Thanks so much for the compliments Colleen.
wandaleehart
 
wandaleehart March 29, 2022
Love this shot ! Amazing
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PreissAlex March 29, 2022
Thanks so much for the compliments Wandalee.
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IvoFelixP June 23, 2022
nice. good made!
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PreissAlex June 24, 2022
Thank you.
RenateHutula
 
RenateHutula August 03, 2022
Wow! You have incredible photos! ????
Veronica_Ayala
 
Veronica_Ayala August 20, 2022
Wow, it is amazing! Great shoot.
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PreissAlex August 20, 2022
Thanks so much Veronica.
manfredmakauskas
 
manfredmakauskas August 21, 2022
Outstanding shot.
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PreissAlex August 22, 2022
Thanks so much.
mareazzurro
 
mareazzurro August 26, 2022
wow
DutchTouch Platinum
 
DutchTouch November 03, 2022
Fantastic image!
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PreissAlex November 09, 2022
Thanks so much John.
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TimoDahlgrenPhotography November 09, 2022
Superb! Master work!
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PreissAlex November 09, 2022
Thanks so much Timo.
paultownley_9706
 
paultownley_9706 November 27, 2022
Excellent photography and creativity
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PreissAlex November 27, 2022
Thanks so much Paul.
lindapersson
 
lindapersson Jan 31
I love this! A super in action capture and composition.
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PreissAlex Feb 01
Thanks so much for the compliments Linda.
steveleiken Platinum
 
steveleiken Mar 09
So cool! Where is this?
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PreissAlex Mar 09
Thanks so much. It’s at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
stevenrobinson_3652
 
stevenrobinson_3652 Mar 28
wow , surf my whole life never have i seen a triple set. the turkey. amazing!!!
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
DebbieKMiller81 May 12
Magnificent capture
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PreissAlex May 12
Thank you.
DanRT Platinum
 
DanRT May 21
Impressive, nice work.
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PreissAlex May 24
Thanks so much Dan.
mamapiinkx0
 
mamapiinkx0 Jun 09
👏 👏👏👏👏👏
Romea PRO+
 
Romea Jul 02
Wonderful captured waves powerful photography!
JHT-Images PRO
 
JHT-Images Nov 22
Wow! Excellent timing and capture of triple-wave action.

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Behind The Lens

Location
This photo was taken at one of the most famous surf spots in the world, Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Time
3:19:05 PM Hawaii Time
Lighting
It didn't have much control over the lighting. It was mostly overcast with short periods of bright sun.
Equipment
I used Canon EOS 70D, Canon 100-400 mm. @ 400.0 mm., hand held.
Inspiration
It’s so impressive to see the skill of surfers managing 30+ foot waves.
Editing
Shot RAW. I adjusted the light/contrast, sharpened.
In my camera bag
I use only Canon equipment. Now I use EOS70D, EOS80D. 3 zoom lenses. 100-400mm. 28-135 mm. 18-55mm. Manfrotto tripod. Manfrotto Backpack 50. B+H ND Filter 8x.
Feedback
I live on the East side of Oahu, so when the surf report says it's going to be a good day, I wake up at 3 am to get to the North Shore early enough to claim a good spot. There is a lot a waiting around for a good wave, for the photographers as well as the surfers. It's a lucky day when all the conditions are right, and the waves are as good as the surf report predicted. I use plenty of sunscreen and settle in for a 12-hour photoshoot. It's very zen-like as the light/sun/clouds/rain offer so many photo possibilities.

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