Out through the inside!

Hi,

This is my first request for a critique. This image was published

in Transworld surf in Sept 2002 and has been regarded by my peers as

a cutting edge water shot. I would love to have professionals in

other fields of photography judge it.

 

Thank You,

 

David Troyer

Dave, This photo is bloody amazing!! I am a surfer/photographer myself and realise just how difficult this shot would have been. I love it!!

shot ! Must have been quite difficult to do this -- how many pics did you shoot to get thus one ?

After thinking about how I wanted to get this image it took about a year and a half and about 20 rolls to nail it without water spots on the lens and the right comp.

David, amazing shot! I can't help but think about how many times you must've been sucked over the falls to get this shot.

 

It was worth it.

 

 

dave's ego can only be exceeded by the ability it took to take this shot.

As a rank amateur surfer and photographer, I can't even imagine shooting this.

Amazing shot!

To a person like me, who has never tried surfing or photographed it, especially in this way, this gives a wonderful feeling. I like this pic very much.

With this new rating system..I think I just gave my first double seven ratings.

This is awesome man. Can't really say anything else about it. I'm in awe.

Total stunner in every respect.

But I would have prefered it if...JUST Kidding!

Love the framing, the colours, the dynamic feel. I have to say that this must be one of the best surfing images I have ever seen, certainly the best tube shot.

You are to surfers what Chris Benton is to kites. And that, is some praise.

After all the efforts you've done, you deserve "bravo!"

To everyone who has given me such nice comments, I really appreciate it very much!

 

 

I applaud your effort and the composition. Just wondering why the cross processing?

The water is superbly done, and I've certainly never seen this shot attempted before. But then I don't read surfing magazines... The only area for improvement I can see is the surfer himself, who appears to be an uncharacteristically conservative example of his species as far as fashion sense is concerned. I just think some yellows or reds on the board or his clothes would add even more punch to an already stunning image. It's also a pity he is under-exposed, with blocked-up shadow detail, although his pose certainly adds to the dynamism of the image. Since this is a labour of love for you, you could always try again with a more funky friend... Lastly, I don't think the frame does the picture any favours - it looks like the print's been handled by someone eating beetroots. All in all though, it's an impressive photo!

Carl,

this particular day was cloudy and the lighting was poor but the waves were perfect for this angle. I didn't want to shoot it in b/w so I figured the only way to get some color was to cross process it. pretty much an experiment that paid off.

The border makes it so much sweeter

This shot is great. I am inspired by it. Thankyou for posting it for us to enjoy. dan

Wow!

what a great shot -- man!

Good, good, good.

wow!! this is stunning dude!!!!

This is certainly the best surfing action photo I have ever seen. You say you used a 15mm lens--this would have put you within a few feet of the surfer. Could you provide more details about it?