Wind

Focal length 420 mm, add 1.5 TC for the Nikon D1Xs CCD and you have

600mm!

 

I think the little under exposure was due to the sun reflecting

from the sail and the camera being on SPOT metering. This closed the

lens a little although the shutter still went on 1/3000 which again

shows how FAST the water was travelling in the air!

 

Believe me I was BLOWN around myself and had to sit down using a

Tripod.

I disagree; I like the darkness of the photo it contrasts well with the florescent of the sailboard. I would not change a thing capturing what you see as you see it is the important thing.

I agree with Gerry - lightening the image would detract from the threatening ambience of the big wave. Great shot.

WOW - that's power !

I also feel the image looks great dark. It emphasizes the large white wave and the sail. Gives an overall impression of excitement and danger

Very powerful shot, dark is better, night windsurfing is only for the brave.

I love this your image and its atmosphere. I have processed one mine version. Do you agree?

fabulous shot! amazing strengh!

That huge wave against the dark sky is awesome and the color in the water is very interesting and then theres the wind surfer. Great shot. Bill Magee