[maxyedor]

So we finally got the first real swell for the season here in V-town. Yesterday it was consistenly head high, so I spent 8 hours in the water and didn't take any pictures. The swell died a little today so I shot for an hour or so and paddled out at about 7:00 PM. Seing as how this weeks photo theme is movement/motion, here is a smattering of my take. Lots of cutbacks and topturns, not airs unfortunately.

This something I've not yet seen in a mag, so I thought I'd try it out, panning in a surf shot, what do you think?

Now lets see your shots.

 

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I think the pan didn't work so great. heh.


500 f4? I have to order a 400 2.8 in a couple of weeks. Ouch.

 

[maxyedor]

I think the pan didn't work so great. heh.


500 f4? I have to order a 400 2.8 in a couple of weeks. Ouch.

400 2.8 with a 1.4x for some a 2x for others.

1/25 may be too slow for surfing, the movement was a little too much. It was worth a shot, I wasn't super happy with it but needed another opinion before deciding I officialy don't like the effect.

400s are expensive, but oh so worth it. Definitly worth the extra bucks to get a new IS one if you hate tripods like I do. Don't you Canuks get a decent discount through CPS?

 

[Tattooo]

Where did you shoot these? Beautiful roller surf.
And it appears to be colder there then here at Virginia Beach. I am still riding in a pair of shorts and a heater top. South of the equator?

 

[lovebunny]

Where did you shoot these? Beautiful roller surf.
And it appears to be colder there then here at Virginia Beach. I am still riding in a pair of shorts and a heater top. South of the equator?

looks like socal water to me

 

[maxyedor]

Tattoo, Ventura Calif. the water isn't that cold, but if your in the water for long periods of time a wetsuit is really nice to have.

 

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400 2.8 with a 1.4x for some a 2x for others.

1/25 may be too slow for surfing, the movement was a little too much. It was worth a shot, I wasn't super happy with it but needed another opinion before deciding I officialy don't like the effect.

400s are expensive, but oh so worth it. Definitly worth the extra bucks to get a new IS one if you hate tripods like I do. Don't you Canuks get a decent discount through CPS?

The pan probably woulda worked at 1/60 or higher.

As for the 4, I agree. I have a 3 now and it just doesn't have quite the reach I want for football stuff. I don't even own a decent tripod anymore, i abhore them.

I think cps is about 35% off up here, but then tack on taxes.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

wow, man your shots are insane crisp, i am trying to get to that level....

 

[stevew]

maxyedor, you didn't happen to shoot the BilletProof show?

 

[jacksonpt]

wow... great pictures.

Surfing is definitely on my "thinks I have to do before I die" list

 

[biggins]

wow... great pictures.

Surfing is definitely on my "thinks I have to do before I die" list

dont start or you will never stop!!! it seriously is one of the best feelings in the whole world...like when you bost a big double and everything is weightless and silent other than the buzz of your hub...

 

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you continually surprise me biggins!!! You truly are the GURU!!

 

[biggins]

you continually surprise me biggins!!! You truly are the GURU!!

what can i say...i surfed for about 6 years.

 

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[jacksonpt]

dont start or you will never stop!!! it seriously is one of the best feelings in the whole world...like when you bost a big double and everything is weightless and silent other than the buzz of your hub...

I guess it's good that I'm 4 hours from anything that resembles waves.