Missing Surfer....

12 years 7 months ago #136685 by Joiemagic
One of my last photos taken on an afternoon of shooting surfers in Rockaway Beach, NY



Feel free to comment or critique....

Joie Fadde
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"Capturing the Timeless Moments of Life"

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12 years 7 months ago #136701 by MLKstudios
It's got impact Joie. Much more than others you've shown us here.

Do you know the story behind it? That would make it more of a journalistic photo, and make it publishable.

Matthew L Kees
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12 years 7 months ago - 12 years 7 months ago #136982 by Joiemagic
Sadly, the backstory doesn't add to the drama of this photo.... If I am remembering correctly, the surfer was actually standing talking with a friend about 10 or 15 feet back and had his board rested on the sand when this wave came up. I had just happened to turn and saw the wave coming so I flipped the camera to capture something, and this is what I got... You definately get to learn the surf and how the waves will react living by the beach all your life... I saw a possible opportunity and took it... I hope knowing the story doesn't lessen the impact for you...

Thanks for the comments.

Joie Fadde
Fadde Photography / Sports Shots, Etc.
"Capturing the Timeless Moments of Life"

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12 years 7 months ago #136986 by photobod
This photo really tells a story and your title says it all Joie, we wouldnt have known the surfer was there if you hadnt said, just the board with the red flag and that huge wave portray the story of the surfer being lost !!!! :judge: :judge: :judge: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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12 years 7 months ago #139433 by canon4me
love the waves!


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12 years 7 months ago #140806 by Stealthy Ninja
IF you had more time for this shot (from your description it was a bit of a "opportune" pic so I forgive you), I'd have gotten a bit closer so you could get the board a bit more dominant in the shot. It's sorta lost in the picture now.
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