My first surf offering

On a recent holiday I took my D200 and 10.5 mm fisheye for a swim. I have a lot to learn about this style of photography, but i was somewhat happy with my first offering.

Be nice if you could let me know what you think. Shame #2 is a bit blurry - this is the shot I was aiming for

Very nice Stephen, 2&3 are my favorites.

2&3 also.

Question: What was your success rate ?

I mean, to get these four did you toss another 5, 10, 50 images into the round trash container ?

These look pretty clear of any water on the dome etc.

Interested as I have some windsurfer friends who want some pictures - they are just having a hard time convincing me that I won't end up in A&E at the local hospital (as they seem to spend considerable time there themselves).

Paul C

2&3 also.

 

Question: What was your success rate ?

 

I mean, to get these four did you toss another 5, 10, 50 images into the round trash container ?

 

These look pretty clear of any water on the dome etc.

 

Interested as I have some windsurfer friends who want some pictures - they are just having a hard time convincing me that I won't end up in A&E at the local hospital (as they seem to spend considerable time there themselves).

 

Paul C

Paul, my success rate was low but the waves were not great. About 1 shot in 20 was usuable.

The water on the dome issue was easy to master after i learned about the spit technique (i did some research in this forum).

The only other thing i would suggest from a safety point of view is to make sure you have decent surf flippers on when you go out in the water (cameras are heavy), and a lanyard to tether the housing to your wrist in case of emergency release!

4 is my fave .. followed by 2 like you say would be amazing if it was perfect.

great stuff.

I have been watching my waves here recently and am thinking about trying it out myself soon.

I have been watching my waves here recently and am thinking about trying it out myself soon.

Do it! Get out there and give it a shot.

those are some very nice shots. Im really looking into getting into surf photography as well. What housing were you using??

those are some very nice shots. Im really looking into getting into surf photography as well. What housing were you using??

I use aquatica

Great stuff! I have some surfing buddies who would love this, but I have to wait for the water to warm up