Wave Rider 10 - Click image to view larger!

........... this is a great action shot. Kudo's to you.

Question...... how did you get above her?

Good stuff...... well done.

Regards

Thanks Grayham! I did not get above her, they surf along the pier and many people shoot from the pier but their shot won't be like this in term of lighting. I took this shot squatting down on the sand on the beach, something I've learnt from shooting birds that a low angle would make a lot of different in perspective. In this case, it appears as though I was above her but in reality she was turning/twisting side way so much that it gives that impression. All my shots are from the beach (same level as the surfer, almost) and I kneel down or squat down when I can.

This is only the second time I shoot surfer (more like the 3rd or 4th hour out of two times) and I am still learning the in and out of this but just like bird shots, I think aside from the low angle, the lighting is also importan since most of these event are at noon and a slightly off angle (as the surfer twist and turn) will result in hightlight and contrast so much apart that it's impossible to adjust later. Just some tidbit! :-)

Hi TmJ,

Nice work with the big lens.

The advantage of having a fast telephoto is that the perspective gained from using it at this angle is far more pronounced, and the speed of the lens offers great stop action capabilities.

You technique for this shot is used by many sports photographers that cover surfing events.

Nice accomplishment for your first attempts..

Best Regards,  Mike

.......... thanks for the interesting (and detailed) feed back. Makes a lot of sense.

Congrats again on this early attempt..... look forward to more.

Regards

Cool shot.  Looks great viewing large.  Looks like she's getting ready for a dive into the water.....