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Asilomar Surf by PatrickSmith
This may be my last upload of the year. I've injured my finger and I can only type with one hand for a while!
First light at the northern tip the Monterey penninsula about 90 miles south of San Francisco. It was one of those mornings that really makes you feel so fortunate to be alive to see this in person. The birds were out and the surf was up. In the distance about 40 miles away to the north are the 3,000 foot Santa Cruz mountains.
This was another very 'refreshing' image to make but I had my plastic bag at hand. It may appear as though I sometimes make light of the dangers of the Pacific, but I do respect the sea. Just last week, a big wave rider named Peter Davi lost his life in 70 (yes seventy!) foot surf not far from here. He was preparing for the Mavericks surf contest by riding the big ones nearby.
I stay away from those!
0.3 second exposure @F16 with ND grad 0.9
| Date Added: | 10 Dec 2007 - 15:38 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40 @19 |
| Film: | RAW (digital) |
| Categories: | Landscape / Travel General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | asilomar, monterey, california, big sur, santa cruz |
| Readers' Votes: | 195 |
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Posted: 5:26pm, 5th Jul, 2009
Guillaume
Born and raised in Paris, France, I have been living in the UK since 1998. I am a beginner having picked up photography as a hobby in 2005 only following the purchase of a DSLR. Primary interest is for landscapes. I would also like to do more portraits and macro photogr...
Martin Levers
3/5/08
Nothing really to update, but still enjoying my photography and trying to improve.
I love the Peak District, and it's right on my doorstep. Will try to diversify to shoot different subjects, when the opportunity arises.
Anyone want to ask any questions,...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 15:42
Lovely light Patrick. Also like the elements of movement of the breaking wave, and the comparative calm of the surf nearest the camera, sheltered by the rocks.
Martin
Martin
Tony Hanrahan
Hey you lot, howyadoin'? :)
I absolutely love this site, it's a wonderful community where everybody is only too happy to pass on their advice, long may it reign.
I am also passionate about music and used to play Bass Guitar in a "covers band" many years ago.
If...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 15:42
Crikey I'm first 
.....
What a corker Patrick, love the spray you really get a feel of it.... Right I'll the rest comment now.....
.....What a corker Patrick, love the spray you really get a feel of it.... Right I'll the rest comment now.....
Tony Hanrahan
Hey you lot, howyadoin'? :)
I absolutely love this site, it's a wonderful community where everybody is only too happy to pass on their advice, long may it reign.
I am also passionate about music and used to play Bass Guitar in a "covers band" many years ago.
If...
phil morgan
Only got into photography last summer, and I am totally addicted to it!! Thanks to Carl Ryan and Mari Sterling for pointing me to this site.
If anyone wants to get in touch, my address is plmorgan68@tiscali.co.uk
Richard Spurdens
I am passionate about photography and like photographing both in the outdoors and also in the Studio.
Both give different challenges and rewards.
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 15:47
Like the details and lighting in this - especially on the waves - well captured.
Richard.
Richard.
Sarah
Hi, I live and work in the wonderful ''Weald of Kent''.
Since taking up photography, I now view the world with much more appreciation - always looking for the next picture!
I don''t have a particular style to my photography, I just know what I like and enjoy ta...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 15:55
You've captured the spray perfectly, I also like the light on the fg rocks and all the different shades of blue - quite right to respect the sea Patrick, stay safe!
Sarah *
Sarah *
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 15:56
Thanks for your comments!
Yes Martin, this is a sheltered spot as it is inside the bay and the big breakers are behind the rock to the left.
LOL Tony...sorry!
Thanks Sarah, I'll try my best.
Patrick
Yes Martin, this is a sheltered spot as it is inside the bay and the big breakers are behind the rock to the left.
LOL Tony...sorry!
Thanks Sarah, I'll try my best.
Patrick
Mike Gray
Ok so you want to know a little something about me.
Well i'm a photographer on the Jurassic coastline of England and enjoy photographing landscapes, seascapes, weddings and doing a few portraits too.
I can also seen of some of the many meets in the Dorset area.
KimWalton
Now the owner of a Fuji S5 and a couple of lens after my swamping by a large wave.
Great break in Cornwall over Easter with SimonGreen.
(SWPP Landscape Photographer of the year 2007)
I was taken on two days of intensive photograpy in i can`t remember how many di...
Janet Walters
Hailing from Lincoln,I'm 54 years young & work as a Radiographer at the local County Hospital.
My first 'real' camera was a Nikon D70 which I bought in January '05.I have since added a Nikon D2X & a D300 to my kit,which I love.
My first photographic passion has to b...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:12
I love crashing waves,reminds me of my childhood at the seaside playing 'chicken' as the waves slapped over the harbour wall !
Very well timed Patrick & lovely light,great clarity & sense of danger too...now just you go steady !
Janet
Very well timed Patrick & lovely light,great clarity & sense of danger too...now just you go steady !
Janet
Di Hooke
I am a primary school teacher specialising in music and trying to slow down.Originally from Essex and now living in Cornwall,married with two daughters. Photography is a fairly new hobby which I really enjoy but would like to be able to do more than just take snaps. I a...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:13
There are so many different aspects to the water in this shot Patrick and all of them excellent. The spray, foam, and the rich blue of the deeper water.Excellent as always.
Di
Di
Brian Curtis
I am an enthusiastic photographer.
I also enjoy bird watching and am an RSPB member.
I like a good novel - listening to music - and enjoy a good film. Pretty boring really.
Favourites.
Author- James Lee Burke.
Music artist- Neil Young.
Film star- Jack Nicholson....
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:18
Love the surf - the spray - a great wave coming in from the distance - and the light is superb.
Nice one Patrick.
Brian.
Nice one Patrick.
Brian.
Peter Jaktlund
A Swedish photographer and member of the nordic organisation Bio-Foto and also a member of Falu photoclub.
I used to like photographing
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:30
Thanks for stopping by! There are so many things happening in this area that is was hard to settle on anything.
Janet, is that why you are called 'Chase?' Because of the chasing waves? Okay, time to go capture some big ones just for you! The problem is that they break far offshore so I'll have to go to extremes I think to get one!
Patrick
Janet, is that why you are called 'Chase?' Because of the chasing waves? Okay, time to go capture some big ones just for you! The problem is that they break far offshore so I'll have to go to extremes I think to get one!
Patrick
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:38
Super water capture Patrick. Don't blame you from keeping away from that other stuff... lol!
Jeanie
Jeanie
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:39
Flippin Wow Patrick, what a class image, the colours, lighting and rocks are stunning.
Dave
Dave
Sylvia Whalley
I am living in Nottinghamshire. Have just got a Canon PowerShot A620 so am still learning to us it My previous digital was a Kodak Easy share which I had for about 4years. Am enjoying the much better Canon. I am really appreciating comments on my photos and am learning ...
Ian Walker
Thankyou for taking the time to view my images.
Please feel free to say what you do and dont like. We all have lots to learn!
A member of a Stourbridge Photographic Society - check out our website www.stourbridgeps.co.uk
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:51
Thanks for dropping in!
LOL Jeanie, but I could get some great shots if I moved in a little closer!
I wish it was Ian. Fortunately, nobody sees what I do out there or I would be laughed off the beach!
Patrick
LOL Jeanie, but I could get some great shots if I moved in a little closer!
I wish it was Ian. Fortunately, nobody sees what I do out there or I would be laughed off the beach!
Patrick
Douglas
I am 62 years old and have enjoyed photography for quite some time. I was made redundant this year because of ill health (I have emphysema) so this has give me more time to enjoy my favourite hobby.
Ian Walker
Thankyou for taking the time to view my images.
Please feel free to say what you do and dont like. We all have lots to learn!
A member of a Stourbridge Photographic Society - check out our website www.stourbridgeps.co.uk
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 16:55
The guys who make it look easy are the ones with talent. I am sure you work really hard at your images.
Never seen a duff upload from you yet, keep posting; it inspires the fog and rain bound English
Never seen a duff upload from you yet, keep posting; it inspires the fog and rain bound English
Ashley Dunning
Hi, My name is Ashley and I live in the North East of England. I now have a canon 30D digital camera. I still have a lot to learn so any comments, advice,is warmly welcomed.
Thanks for looking & hope to meet a few of you out & about.
Many thanks Ash
Madeleine
Hi i live in Verwood Dorset, I decided to take up photography as a hobby when i joined the site in May 2005. I appreciate your advice and comments.
I cant thank everyone enough for the help, advice and patience i have been given since i have been here.
you ca...
alan mccormick
An exiled scouser living in Geodieland I have been taking pictures of this and that for lots of years but this is my first venture onto a site like EPZ.
Paul Holloway
I live in the southern highlands of Scotland near the village of Balquhidder.
Landscapes are what I mainly photograph though have been told I need to get out of my comfort zone more with my photography! We'll see.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 17:29
Thanks for dropping by!
Well Ian, I am sun-bound for the time being. No hope for any decent light for at least a week! So much for the rainy season! Maybe next weekend.
Yes Marilyn, I tried to get everything that was happening into the frame at once. This is very close I think.
Patrick
Well Ian, I am sun-bound for the time being. No hope for any decent light for at least a week! So much for the rainy season! Maybe next weekend.
Yes Marilyn, I tried to get everything that was happening into the frame at once. This is very close I think.
Patrick
Kris Grzywalski
Hello. I currently live in Toronto, Canada. I got into photography just over two ago, using my Canon S3 IS camera as a starting point to learning and experimenting with digital photography. Recently I got my brand new Nikon D90 DSLR camera, and once again, I need to ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 17:40
Another fantastic capture, Patrick. The light on those rocks and the water is just amazing .....
I think I will have to move closer to San Francisco
Kris
I think I will have to move closer to San Francisco
Kris
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 17:50
Lovely capture - very refreshing!
I am so fed up with the grey rainy weather here
Not that the North Sea would ever be this colour! Still, I can look at this and dream
I am so fed up with the grey rainy weather here
Not that the North Sea would ever be this colour! Still, I can look at this and dream Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 17:58
Wish I had some of that lovely light right now, it's been wet, windy and horrible here all day and I haven't wanted to go out. At least I can look this great image and almost feel the spray. Lovely !
Sam
Sam
Tony Wright
I was born and live on the island of jersey.
I have a fantastic wife...Nora,
and two Black Labbies,Harry & Ellie.
I have been interested in digital photography since 2003 when i got my 1st digital camera,a Ricoh 3000,
and I'm still trying to capture that PERFECT ima...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 18:06
The colour and lighting in this scene are superb.
Great shot,well captured............
Tony.
Great shot,well captured............
Tony.
bjhowden BA (hons) fine art
I have been interested in photgraphy since 1968 I have not yet defined my area of photography I am just passionate about making images, but I like portraiture,( Social Documentary ) architecture and landscape, I am also keen on art, being a huge fan of surrealism/Cubism...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 18:44
Lovely movement in the water, like the contrast between the hard textured rocks and the surf Patrick.
MikeA.
MikeA.
Martin West
Hi all. I live in Sheffield and am 49 years old. I have 2 children, the youngest of which is autistic. I have now had my digi SLR for about a year now and my photography seems to be improving slowly but surely. Still in the dark with a lot of the processing side of thin...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 18:46
Probably a good move to avoid the 70' waves!!!
Lovely light Patrick and good capture of the wave movement, both near and far.
Lovely light Patrick and good capture of the wave movement, both near and far.
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 19:05
Excellent shot, love the way you have captured the waterspray. Your portfolio is impressive
Ken Mayled
Interested in photography since I was about fourteen.
Did a bit of freelance at one time. 95% of my images are now via digital cameras. I have several 35mm slr''s that get an occasional use. Lost count of the cameras I''ve used over the years.
Like a lot of people, m...
John Mountney
I started taking photographs at an early age and graduated to a fairly decent 35mm slide set up in the mid 80's.
After a lay off for a number of years I took the plunge into digital with a Canon compact finally arriving at DSLR about 18 months ago
Photography giv...
Guy Phillips
I'm 49, working as a town planner in Greenock (please don't hold that against me!!) and living in Helensburgh.
First time I probably picked up a camera in earnest was in my teens when my old man leant me his Zeiss Werra (strange beast of a rangefinder 35mm that you t...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 20:30
Beautiful clean seascape.
We never see seas like this where we are.
It can be rough for sure but there looks like there's tons more energy in your relatively small looking waves exploding over the rocks.
Guy
We never see seas like this where we are.
It can be rough for sure but there looks like there's tons more energy in your relatively small looking waves exploding over the rocks.
Guy
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 20:30
Thanks for your comments!
Come on over Kris, the water is... well cold but the weather is good....well too good usually for photography but anyway.....
Kathy, if we could just average out our weather, that would be perfect for good light I think!
Yes, Martin. Even an underwater housing for the camera..and me would help I think!
Patrick
Come on over Kris, the water is... well cold but the weather is good....well too good usually for photography but anyway.....
Kathy, if we could just average out our weather, that would be perfect for good light I think!
Yes, Martin. Even an underwater housing for the camera..and me would help I think!
Patrick
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 21:18
Thanks Lisa!
Yes Guy, the rock in back is about 20 feet tall so the spray is above that. But the waves on the Pacific side to the left are much larger. These ones on the bay side are more manageable... and surviveable! My tripod was on a 6 foot tall rock above the sand I was still getting wet every time. I wanted to be close but still get a higher view out to the mountains. And the bigger waves were blocking them.
Patrick
Yes Guy, the rock in back is about 20 feet tall so the spray is above that. But the waves on the Pacific side to the left are much larger. These ones on the bay side are more manageable... and surviveable! My tripod was on a 6 foot tall rock above the sand I was still getting wet every time. I wanted to be close but still get a higher view out to the mountains. And the bigger waves were blocking them.
Patrick
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 21:29
Superb colours in this one Patrick!
I love the mix of yellows and cyans and the composition is excellent.
Well done again!
Scotty
I love the mix of yellows and cyans and the composition is excellent.
Well done again!
Scotty
Gill Brett
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio.
A wife, mother and radiographer, I find I am spending more and more time on photography and this site and enjoying every minute!
Many thanks to you all for your advice, encouragement and inspiration!
...
Posted: 10 Dec 2007 - 21:52
Love the clarity of light and your perfect timing Patrick, definately a 'glad to be alive' moment!
gill
gill
Paul Beaumont
Born in Yorkshire, lived for over 30 years just outside Blackpool but have now been settled in the West Midlands for 23 years. Our 3 grown-up sons live nearby. My wife (sandrak), athough new to photography, is also a keen member of epz.
I enjoy travelling with the fami...
Martin Williams
I live on the Isle of Wight and have been attempting to improve my photography for about two years or, as someone once said, "...trying to turn luck into experience".
Being a member of EPZ with access to the work of so many talented photographers has helped me to un...
Tony Prower
An Englishman teaching English in Reykjavik, Iceland. I love the natural beauty of this strange island and I have been taking photos since November 2004. I rarely use an Olympus OM1 film SLR with fuji slide, a Canon 5D mkII for digital and a Canon 40D for backup.
T...
Frederick John Evans AWPF DPAGB
Born in Nantyglo in 1944, Worked in Steel Industry as Apprentice, Fitter, Chargehand and Team Leader from 1961 to 2001.
1st cameras PIC, Kodak Stirling ll.
1st SLR Pentax ME Super in 1980.
Current Cameras, Pentax LX, Pentax Super A, Pentax MZ5N, Pentax K10D.
Starte...
Joline Frazier
I am a nurse from Maine, USA. I live in a fairly remote area on a beautiful lake, so a lot of my photos are nature oriented. Photography and quilting are my two favorite pastimes, but I think photography gets the most time and attention.
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 00:13
Amazing light and your timing of the wave is perfect. That is some wave action on the outer rock. Can't imagine trying to conquer those!
Jennifer Taggart
STILL learning---please comment.
Thanks to everyone for the many tips and comments-- and most enjoyable Friendships!
Much more to learn!........
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 00:44
HI Patrick-- I am happy to hear that you don't surf while photographing-- LOL!
As you can see, I am late again-- a pleasure to view this splendid image-- Ditto to all of the above, and have a great week!
Jennnn
As you can see, I am late again-- a pleasure to view this splendid image-- Ditto to all of the above, and have a great week!
Jennnn
terry potter
I just did 2yrs landscape and got to a point where i wasn't getting any improvements, not to say i had attained perfection, far from it in fact, just reached the peak of my ability in that genre, so now looking to try other stuff, maybe macro and digital manipulation, w...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 03:44
The wave action is well caught but it's a shame you got shadow on the foreground rocks, a strange composition with the rocks leading you to one side of the image instead of the usual into the image, it works well though leaving space for the ocean, nice one.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 05:23
Thanks for stopping by! Sorry I haven't been around today but I'll be catching up during the week.
Definitely Gil.....
You wouldn't want to Joline!
Yes Terry, I wanted a bit of open ocean in there and the shadow allows a view into the water with no glare, but some foreground still had light on the bubbles. I wanted a bit of everything in this one.
Jennnn.... Did I mention that the tripod was firmly attached to my surf board? lol...
Patrick
Definitely Gil.....
You wouldn't want to Joline!
Yes Terry, I wanted a bit of open ocean in there and the shadow allows a view into the water with no glare, but some foreground still had light on the bubbles. I wanted a bit of everything in this one.
Jennnn.... Did I mention that the tripod was firmly attached to my surf board? lol...
Patrick
Dougie Salteri
I have been in photography all my working life, straight from school, and I still love it with a passion. Been retired now for a couple of years from newspapers, my work was my life's hobby. How lucky can that be?
Happily still learning about photography and how ea...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 08:37
Loads of danger behind the gorgeous image Patrick, you do the hard work for the delight of us chair bound commentators.
Lovely as ever and always a great pleasure to view.
All the very best
Dougie
Lovely as ever and always a great pleasure to view.
All the very best
Dougie
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 09:14
Another top draw shot Patrick... Must say you have one hell of a large top draw!!
John
John
Paul King
I live near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Married to Carole, we have 2 sons who have flown the nest.
I received my first camera, an AGFA ISOLA 120 in 59, age 15. However, I only got interest seriously five years ago when I purchased a 10D and other bits and bobs.
The...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 09:36
Super capture Patrick. I love the beautiful clean colours. I can almost smell the sea air and feel the atmosphere and action in those waves.
Paul
Paul
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 12:42
Good light and composition Patrick but I can't help thinking that the shot would have more impact if the wave was washing over the foreground rocks and mingling with the light.
Terribly picky aren't I.
John
Terribly picky aren't I.
John
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 13:55
Thanks for dropping by!
I do try Dougie, but you get out there in the freezing cold to get your shots so we're even!
LOL John (scallop)...
Yes Paul, it was VERY refreshing.
Thanks Suzan. Are you guys going to have a winter? We are getting the polar air constantly for several weeks now so you are getting the warm air.
John (slogger), that is when I'm running for my life! Actually I do have one like that just before I got hit, but the bigger ones go way over that rock and look messy. Ideally though, yes, so I made sure the foreground have a little foam in there.
Patrick
I do try Dougie, but you get out there in the freezing cold to get your shots so we're even!
LOL John (scallop)...
Yes Paul, it was VERY refreshing.
Thanks Suzan. Are you guys going to have a winter? We are getting the polar air constantly for several weeks now so you are getting the warm air.
John (slogger), that is when I'm running for my life! Actually I do have one like that just before I got hit, but the bigger ones go way over that rock and look messy. Ideally though, yes, so I made sure the foreground have a little foam in there.
Patrick
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 16:31
Hey P.....
Just back from NYC and it snowed the 2nd morning....Ice skated at Rockefeller Center as well. It was a Wonderful change to this Gorgeous Georgia weather.
Send some of your chilly weather this way, I would Luv it!
Have a great day,
Suz
Just back from NYC and it snowed the 2nd morning....Ice skated at Rockefeller Center as well. It was a Wonderful change to this Gorgeous Georgia weather.
Send some of your chilly weather this way, I would Luv it!
Have a great day,
Suz
simon morris
I am a 39 year old psychiatric nurse and live near the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Line in South Wales. My photography is influenced by music, reading, art and films and other peoples work though I strive to be original in my approach.
David Mitchell
I live with my wife Marian and our cat Zebedee in a village in South Devon, near to the estuary of the River Teign, which is a constant source of pictures. I’ve only recently started taking photography more seriously and bought my first SLR, a Nikon D80, in 2006. I’ve ...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 17:26
Imagine contemplating going out in 70 ft waves, let alone doing it - amazing. So sorry for the bad ending though - great shot as always.
Freda
Freda
Brian
Hi, I reside on the Moray Firth, I share a common interest in photography with you and I'm a keen enthusiast, my efforts are posted here for all to enjoy. Thanks for viewing and commenting on my Portfolio.
Willie Baneham
I finally learned: Its all about light.
I have lived in Toronto, Canada since 1982, when I moved from Dublin, Ireland with my wife and family. I do use a camera, - and the occasional lens.
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 20:34
Excellent shot, - looks so nice, - living in the Northern climate this time of year especially.
W
W
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Posted: 11 Dec 2007 - 20:51
This looks so real and full of life Patrick. Great low lighting angle and drama.
Nigel
Nigel
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 - 02:21
Thanks for your comments!
I think you'll be getting it Suzan, though the cold air is stubbornly staying out west for now and heading north as it moves east.
Neither can I Freda. The front page of the local paper showed a giant wave today.
Patrick
I think you'll be getting it Suzan, though the cold air is stubbornly staying out west for now and heading north as it moves east.
Neither can I Freda. The front page of the local paper showed a giant wave today.
Patrick
Judith Cook
I am married and live in Leeds. I am an Office Manager/PA to Chief Officer and work for the Council. My hobbies are cooking and taking photo's. I am a totally addicted to Twiglets and can eat two bags in one sitting!!!
At weekends we go to our caravan in Skipton. ...
Jean-NoelChatelain
I was born in France many years ago and moved to England in the Seventies. At present I'm living in the Cotswolds.
I have been enjoying taking photos for a long time. Going to America when a student got me even more interested.
I then bought my first SLR and some ext...
Annette Field
I originally took up photography so that I could paint the views that I liked, giving me a good image to work from. Since getting my DSLR last year I haven't picked a single brush up, guess this means I am hooked.
Any spare time and money is now going on photography a...
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 - 14:08
Absolutely stunning.
The light, the surf, the details, the colours --- all perfect.
Brilliant capture.
Annette
The light, the surf, the details, the colours --- all perfect.
Brilliant capture.
Annette
Dawn Michelle
I live in Southern West Virginia, USA. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our families. I am right now a Homemaker since I am laid off of work .. My favorite hobby is photography. Would love to do it for a living but would have to get a lot better and enroll in ...
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 - 17:37
Great landscapes are more about timing than a lot of folk think imo. This is a perfect example.
Dave
Dave
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 - 20:28
Wow. What a composition and superb PF
Now wonder you were iffy about my frame
John.
Now wonder you were iffy about my frame
John.
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 - 22:07
130 amazing
your pictures are so very beautiful,
they are worth all the attention they get
how very clever
pareen
your pictures are so very beautiful,
they are worth all the attention they get
how very clever
pareen
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 - 23:40
Incredible detail and super exposure, the water is perfect I think. Lovely image Patrick!
Posted: 13 Dec 2007 - 06:28
Makes me want to drive down the west coast so badly! May make it as far as Vancouver over Christmas, but wish we had time to head south!
Such a beautiful shot, as always.
Kathy
Such a beautiful shot, as always.
Kathy
Christine Lewis
I'm 59 years old and my photography is purely a hobby and for my own pleasure. Of course if you enjoy it too I'll be delighted,
Chris.
John Roberts
Based in Cheshire but originally from North Wales. Many of my images are from Snowdonia and other parts of North Wales where I visit as often as possible.
I have been totally inspired by the work displayed on ephotozine and strive to improve my photographic ability w...
Posted: 13 Dec 2007 - 12:19
A fabulous shot as is the norm for you Patrick. The exposure is perfect as love the the way you've captured the spray. Lighting and composition is spot on.
John
John
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 13 Dec 2007 - 16:02
Thanks for looking in!
It does seem that way sometimes Dave (dp). Timing it is really hard sometimes, because you want to catch all of this motion in a non-chaotic way. And then there is the timing problem of being in the right place at the right time. I guess it is like that with everything in a way, timing and luck count for more than people realize.
John (laurel), you do make a different frame for each one, so it does fit in when you look at everything in your pf. So that is fine.
Well Kathy, next time keep going. I'll show you and whoever you bring around.
Thanks John (robway), but you don't see the rubbish shots I make!
Patrick
It does seem that way sometimes Dave (dp). Timing it is really hard sometimes, because you want to catch all of this motion in a non-chaotic way. And then there is the timing problem of being in the right place at the right time. I guess it is like that with everything in a way, timing and luck count for more than people realize.
John (laurel), you do make a different frame for each one, so it does fit in when you look at everything in your pf. So that is fine.
Well Kathy, next time keep going. I'll show you and whoever you bring around.
Thanks John (robway), but you don't see the rubbish shots I make!
Patrick
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 13 Dec 2007 - 16:25
Thanks for looking in!
It does seem that way sometimes Dave (dp). Timing it is really hard sometimes, because you want to catch all of this motion in a non-chaotic way. And then there is the timing problem of being in the right place at the right time. I guess it is like that with everything in a way, timing and luck count for more than people realize.
John (laurel), you do make a different frame for each one, so it does fit in when you look at everything in your pf. So that is fine.
Well Kathy, next time keep going. I'll show you and whoever you bring around.
Thanks John (robway), but you don't see the rubbish shots I make!
Patrick
It does seem that way sometimes Dave (dp). Timing it is really hard sometimes, because you want to catch all of this motion in a non-chaotic way. And then there is the timing problem of being in the right place at the right time. I guess it is like that with everything in a way, timing and luck count for more than people realize.
John (laurel), you do make a different frame for each one, so it does fit in when you look at everything in your pf. So that is fine.
Well Kathy, next time keep going. I'll show you and whoever you bring around.
Thanks John (robway), but you don't see the rubbish shots I make!
Patrick
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
danny brannigan
Hi, I live in Northumberland and will shoot almost anything. Used to do all sporst/action and used to freelance a bit.
Now trying to learn landscape but not quite that easy. You will have to excuse any senior moments I have and be gentle with me.
I enjoy constuctive c...
Greg Lazzaro
My two greatest passions in life are family and photography. Through family I get the courage to try new and exciting things, while through photography I get to experience nature at a much more personal level. Photography allows me to capture my experiences with natur...
Posted: 16 Dec 2007 - 18:16
I like the light and dynamics in the photo, and the scene is beautiful. I would very much want to be there myself, as the weather over here has been total crap (dark, cold and wet, but no snow) the last month ..
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DOUGLAS WYATT
I live in Colchester, Essex which is very close to Constable Country and full of wonderful opportunities. I will always be in search of that "wow" shot and never get tired of looking!
I enjoy being on the site and looking at all of the pictures. I like to leave co...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 17 Dec 2007 - 11:32
Stunning work Patrick - execlent light, and I do like the waves breaking over the rocks.
I hope not your shutter finger!
Happy Christmas though, and a photogenic new year.
Quote:
I've injured my finger and I can only type with one hand for a while
I've injured my finger and I can only type with one hand for a while
I hope not your shutter finger!
Happy Christmas though, and a photogenic new year.
Peter Gonczarow
After a break of around 25yrs, my interest in photography as a hobby was renewed when I bought a 2mp camera I then started going out taking photos (snapping)with my friend Keith who is on epz,(KBan)he has also encouraged me to join.I have spent many hours on this site v...
Posted: 17 Dec 2007 - 16:39
A fantastic capture Patrick, spot-on timing catching the waves, and the light is lovely.
Pete.
Pete.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 18 Dec 2007 - 05:23
Thanks for stopping by!
Matt, it is the small finger on my shutter (right) hand. And I'm right-handed. But I can still use my left hand to take the shots. No rock climbing for a while though! I hope you have a great Christmas!
Thanks Pete and Tina!
Patrick
Matt, it is the small finger on my shutter (right) hand. And I'm right-handed. But I can still use my left hand to take the shots. No rock climbing for a while though! I hope you have a great Christmas!
Thanks Pete and Tina!
Patrick
Edmund Kennerley
Amateur digital photographer from Gloucestershire. I often take photographs when out and about in Gloucestershire, the south west and south midlands for work and leisure.
Edward McKee
I live in Co Down Northern Ireland and have become enthusiastic again about photography since going digital a couple years ago. I would mostly take landscape shots but I have an interest in all types of photography.
I would like to thank everyone who has commented on ...
Posted: 22 Dec 2007 - 13:24
This is a beautifully lit shot, Patrick. You have captured the power of the sea very well too. I would like to thank you for taking the time to comment on so many of my uploads over the past year and to wish you and your family a happy Christmas and a great new year.
Ted
Ted
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 22 Dec 2007 - 16:37
The finger is slowly getting better but I'm still writing with one hand, so I won't be out on EPZ for a couple of weeks I think.
Thanks Chris and Edmund!
Ted, here's to a happy Christmas and new year to you and your family as well. You've put up a lot of great shots this year and I bet there will be lots more in the new year!
Patrick
Thanks Chris and Edmund!
Ted, here's to a happy Christmas and new year to you and your family as well. You've put up a lot of great shots this year and I bet there will be lots more in the new year!
Patrick
davidbailie
...............normal now - believe that you'll believe anything :)
finally got my web site up and running davidbailie photography
Valerie McKee
I am an absolute beginner at photography, having only taken a keen interest when joining this site, but I hope to improve so I would appreciate your comments, good or bad. Thanks to those members who have taken the time already to provide me with help and information a...
Posted: 24 Dec 2007 - 19:01
Great capture! Timing and lighting spot on.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy click filled 2008. Thanks for all your comments and clicks.
Valerie
Merry Christmas and a very Happy click filled 2008. Thanks for all your comments and clicks.
Valerie
Ann Magee
I am an amateur/enthusiast and am still learning.I still enjoy the site,in fact i am still addicted to it.
Everyone i've found is friendly and helpful.Welcome to any new members.
Thankyou for all your help and friendship,you know who you are.
Posted: 25 Dec 2007 - 12:44
Hi Patrick,
Sorry to hear about your finger,hope it mends soon. This is a wonderful image, the motion,textures,detail,colour/tones,perspective,lighting and presentation.
Hope you are having an excellent day today and wishing you a healthy,peaceful and prosperous year for 2008. Take care,Ann
Sorry to hear about your finger,hope it mends soon. This is a wonderful image, the motion,textures,detail,colour/tones,perspective,lighting and presentation.
Hope you are having an excellent day today and wishing you a healthy,peaceful and prosperous year for 2008. Take care,Ann
Andrew Thamboo
Photography had receded into the shadows for a couple of years 'cos of a broken spirit. All that changed on the 5th of August 2006.
A trip to the UK in October 2006 got me thinking that instead of being saddled with rolls & rolls of film, why not take the plunge into...
Posted: 28 Dec 2007 - 18:17
Ohhh...this is fine fine FINE, Patrick. Your finger ok, now?
Merry X'mas, my man, and I hope 2008 sees no digits harmed
Andrew
Merry X'mas, my man, and I hope 2008 sees no digits harmed
Andrew
Colin MacGregor
Hi and thanks for visiting my little corner of cyber-space. Since joining EPZ, I've developed an unhealthy addiction to this site, and had the pleasure of meeting quite a few like minded folks along the way - you all know who you are.
Having had a recent trawl through ...
Posted: 31 Dec 2007 - 18:18
Sorry I missed this one, Patrick. I've been a bit hit and miss on EPZ recently. Love the upward motion of the water captured here. Looks fabulous.
Hope the fingers all better now
Have a great Hogmanay (New Years Eve in Scotland).
Colin
Hope the fingers all better now
Have a great Hogmanay (New Years Eve in Scotland).
Colin
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 3 Jan 2008 - 19:59
Thanks for dropping by, and for the kind wishes! They mean a lot to me.
My finger is partially better but I need to have some work done on it next week, so I'll probably upload a new one on Monday while I can still use my hand.
LOL Colin, I had a great Hogmanay!
Patrick
My finger is partially better but I need to have some work done on it next week, so I'll probably upload a new one on Monday while I can still use my hand.
LOL Colin, I had a great Hogmanay!
Patrick
Posted: 3 Jan 2008 - 20:22
Hello Patrick.
Long time no see. Happy New Year to you.
Myself, I am too busy with uploading daily pictures at Treklens.com (Janone) so no time left so far for epz aswel, but I intent to in near future again.
The main reason, I visit your site and atmire you fantastic picture, is, I mentioned your name and portfolio to an other photographer from Califonia, who also upload on treklens. His name is Vincent James.
Will be nice when he have a look on your portfolio too.
Very best wishes from Jan1
See you later.
Long time no see. Happy New Year to you.
Myself, I am too busy with uploading daily pictures at Treklens.com (Janone) so no time left so far for epz aswel, but I intent to in near future again.
The main reason, I visit your site and atmire you fantastic picture, is, I mentioned your name and portfolio to an other photographer from Califonia, who also upload on treklens. His name is Vincent James.
Will be nice when he have a look on your portfolio too.
Very best wishes from Jan1
See you later.
Posted: 5 Jan 2008 - 06:02
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
Happy 3rd EPZ Anniversary....
Happy New Year's,
Suz
PS: Hoping your sore pinky is all healed by now.....
Happy 3rd EPZ Anniversary....
Happy New Year's,
Suz
PS: Hoping your sore pinky is all healed by now.....
Posted: 6 Jan 2008 - 21:16
Great work, Patrick. I love the contrast of the warm light on the rocks against the cooler tones of the sea. I love the contrast of the blur of the sea against the pin sharpness of the rocks, and I like the capture of the distant crashing wave as this provides a focal point to lead the eye to. In short - I love it.
Pete
Pete
Dot Roberts
I live in a seaside town in North Wales with my husband John and our two dogs, Tiny and Jodie.
Having been a snap shot photographer with a compact film camera, I converted to digital photography about two years ago and have never looked back. I use a digital Olympus ...
Jon Stockwood
Living in Helensburgh again, after a 10 year stay in California. Loving the moody skies here, and enjoying attending the Helensburgh Photographic Club.
Posted: 22 Jan 2008 - 23:47
Fantastic light on the surf, and you've captured so much interest in the movement of the water. Damn cold that water isn't it?
Cheers, Jon
Cheers, Jon
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 23 Jan 2008 - 04:19
Thanks for your comments!
3 Years Suzi? Aargh!
Yes Jon, it is cold but I still use water shoes. It's about 54 (12c)
Patrick
3 Years Suzi? Aargh!
Yes Jon, it is cold but I still use water shoes. It's about 54 (12c)
Patrick
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Dennis Fabros
I'm a Freelance Photographer sometime doing event photography, group formal-informal photography, etc. But most of the time tending for my two kids. I'm their father-mother while their mom is working abroad as a Specialist Nurse of Neonatal ICU. I'm their school lesson...
Mo