davidclapp 0 Posted March 11, 2008 I got some much better light this time. For those of you in the US we had a huge low pressure weather system, when this happens there is only one place to go...Thats me on the cliff with a 1200m cable release! ;-) Captured using a 70-200 f4L IS +1.4xII f6.3 1/640th. The Cornish sea was exactly as predicted. I watched the waves break in a very strange and almost eerie slow motion upon arrival, trying to reference them against anything man made. I would hazard a guess they were around 60foot+, twice the height of house. The most comical thing was watching a wave throw an orange buoy (that was being tossed around in the water) a staggering 100ft into the air on impact with a cliff. The buoy shot vertically upwards and was then carried off by the wind into a nearby field!! Classic stuff. Hope you like it. Link to comment
manut 0 Posted March 11, 2008 Awesome, great capture. If you were at the cliff, who took this one :-) Link to comment
rob wray 0 Posted March 11, 2008 You captured it well. I live near Dover and I'm heading out that way tomorrow. I don't know where you can get a 200m cable release though, I reckon I'll just use the timer and make a sprint for it? :) Rob Link to comment
thomasmckown 0 Posted March 11, 2008 Just an amazing site! Its nice that there is a reference for scale, it makes it that much more impressive. This is a very high quality photo with lots of interest. Excellent capture! Link to comment
derek_thornton1 16 Posted March 11, 2008 It pays to know your weather and to be in the right place at the right time. Excellent work! 7/7 Link to comment
tjroberts 0 Posted March 11, 2008 David, This photo caused me to visit your portfolio. You do wonderful work. Thanks for sharing. Ton Link to comment
photosport 0 Posted March 11, 2008 I live in the midlands and i wish i could have had a day off to do the same as you. Excellent image that i am sure will reap the rewards for years to come. Regards Tony Link to comment
tjroberts 0 Posted March 11, 2008 The power of the sea and the soft tones offer an unusual but natural contrast. Certainly makes me wish I were there. Link to comment
younes 0 Posted March 11, 2008 The light and composition here certainly trump your previous (but impressive in its own right) attempt. Must have been quite the sight to be out there! Link to comment
vincentfavre 2 Posted March 11, 2008 Really impressive ! How many meters high ? It's a strongful picture. Link to comment
lonebearimages 0 Posted March 11, 2008 This is just spectacular! The question I have is this - is that a person standing by the railing by the little concrete house? If so, well, you couldn't pay me to stand up there during that. Gorgeous photograph! Cheers! Chris Link to comment
colingrace 0 Posted March 11, 2008 A quite spectacular photograph David. The explosion of the wave against the cliff is fabulous. Having spent many years at sea with the Navy, I have seen the awesome power of the sea on many occasions. With this photograph I think you have managed to capture the feeling of that power to perfection. Just take care out there. Link to comment
davidclapp 0 Posted March 11, 2008 Many thanks for the comments. It was a crazy day and I cant wait for the next. Younes - I actually got some light this time, although it didnt last as long as I had hoped. The spray was horrendous and I lost a few impacts from cleaning the front element with kitchen roll! I much prefer this shot. Chris - yes it is a person, his hood has blown off his head and he's clutching onto the railings. There were as man as four people and a dog at one point. Vincent - According to GPS information the tower is at 55m so that is 180ft. If you take the height of the explosion that has to be another 20m heigher,so thats got to be about 245ft high! There were explosions totally out of frame that must have been well over 300ft, but the spray was carried by the wind a lot. Link to comment
pascalagneray 0 Posted March 11, 2008 Stupendous picture and perfect title. I am very impressed and completely taken by this spectacular vista. It should be a 10/10 but I will give it only 7/7...sorry. Link to comment
zackschnepf 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Truly an incredible capture David, an awe inspiring sight. Link to comment
Guest Posted March 12, 2008 Awesome! Captured at just the right moment, excellent exposure too. Well done! Regards. Link to comment
mbpixel 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Top draw DC, Recon that is higher than two houses for sure!! Good stuff. Link to comment
rhonda_hannah 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Capturing the Power of God's creation is as One who see's it! Link to comment
helen cherednychenko 0 Posted March 14, 2008 Unbelievable force! Good photo! I feel breathing of ocean. Link to comment
duenas 0 Posted March 17, 2008 I am still trying to define what was more impressive to me: the 1200m cable, the size of that wave, you in front of it or the bouy that was trown by the sea. Anyway everything is impressive and very beautifull as well as technically perfect, thanks for sharing...pd Link to comment
JohnMWright 1 Posted March 22, 2008 Wow! Excellent image. Perfectly framed and timed. The title is just right. Rarely do I see an image that shows the raw power of nature like this one. Link to comment
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