Surfing at Duranbah Beach 7-7-06

[Trevi]

Went back to Duranbah today. The swell is easing so there was not a lot of great stuff to be shot.
Same setup as usual....20D and 400mm 2.8 with 1.4 extenda

http://www.surfphotos.com.au/extras/ldpt/07_07_0025-1.jpg
http://www.surfphotos.com.au/extras/ldpt/07_07_0075-1.jpg
http://www.surfphotos.com.au/extras/ldpt/07_07_0021-1.jpg
http://www.surfphotos.com.au/extras/ldpt/07_07_0015-1.jpg

[Greg_C]

Nice work still, even if the surf wasn't as good. Do you shoot with a Circular Polarizer on? Like your web site and work there also.

I think I've only surfed a d'bar once. I ride a goat boat. Or at least did, haven't been on it in about 7 years. Used to be in the Gold Coast Wave Ski club many years ago. We mostly surfed beach breaks between Kingscliff and Cabarita back then. I used to take out my T70 with a 70-210 and a 2x on it. Got a few ok shots of some airs but nothing real special.

Keep thinking of getting back into it again but that would mean a new ski as I'm 10kg more than I was back then. Was pushing the limit of what the ski could float back then so no way today. More into the photography these days and any money for a new ski could go towards new camera gear. Been thinking about finding some decent ski riders to shoot myself as you can get some spectacular moves.

[Nidz]

Nice photos. the bodyboarder one was a good one. They ll seem to be pretty good though. Keep up the good work.

[Dragonfli Spirit]

Lovely photos.

I really must give this a try sometime... the shooting - not the surfing! LOL

[emurph2]

Great job on these! Love the action!

[emurph2]

Thanks for the PM. I'll get back to you later today.

[SurfKahakai]

Trevi, is there a signficant amount of cropping in these? They all look a little soft. is that just because of the TC?

[Trevi]

Trevi, is there a signficant amount of cropping in these? They all look a little soft. is that just because of the TC?

Yes there is "some" cropping. I usually post the full shot but this week I am in a slashing kind of mood and have always wanted to see what just the action without any extra look like. I thought I would post the results and see what comments I get.

Here is the original of the first The rest have been cropped about the same amount
http://www.surfphotos.com.au/extras/Bcam/07_07_0025.jpg

[emurph2]

I usually go tight too, but I like yours a little wider. The color is beautiful and the sky and water make a beautiful backdrop for the sufer and white water in motion. Do you mind if I post a photo on your thread? I want to show you how ugly the water is here. Maybe you can take my guy out and put him on your water.

[Trevi]

Do you mind if I post a photo on your thread? I want to show you how ugly the water is here.

Go for it Erica.. No probs here
Actually here is a shot from Burleigh Heads this morning which shows great water colour (just trying to make you jealous)
http://www.surfphotos.com.au/extras/Bcam/08_07_0006.JPG

[emurph2]

You don't have to TRY to make me jealous. Our water looks like it might be full of sewage. I can't get my photo to upload. Darn, it was a "beauty".

[emurph2]

Here it is. This is one of the skimboarders I told you about riding at the Wedge.

Eeeeek, this looks so ugly next to yours.

[Trevi]

hahaha your right Erica, it is a sad looking colour.
Memo to self: do not move to SoCal.:D

But those skimboarders must make for great action shots...