All Day I Dream About Photography

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The title should be “10 great examples of wave photography and crappy over-processed HDR .” Actually none of those “HDR” shots are real HDR anyway, since you wouldn't really be able to freeze the mothion of the waves/ocean, so they are more likely one RAW file processed in Photomatix or similar software. Really ADIDAP? There are waaaaay better great examples of wave photos in the ADIDAP group and on flickr. BTW, I'm only talking about #5,6, and 10. #7 is a great photo, but seems really out of place in this set. #1 is great as well but to me it's not really much of a wave photo.

BTW, I thought i'd clarify something to the owners of those pseudo-hdr photos. Those are all really great shots on their own. I was only referring to the PP technique used. Those shots could stand on their own without the over-saturated “hdr” look and be very good photos. #6, especially, is one I would imagine seeing in a surf mag if it were not over-processed.

Thanks. Keep our Ocean clean!

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So I went to Dustin's page and there it is — a beautiful, beautiful photograph that is photoshopped if not near to death, at least a lot. Lol. But I think Dustin has a point, up to a point. These are all powerfully composed and would stand on their own and I am certainly guilty of overdoing it But Geez Dustin,I look at an old Ansel Adams print and its Photoshop City (without the photoshop). I mean look at Moonrise over Hernandez, New Mexico: Its lightening of the clouds here, and of the foreground there and darkening a bit in other places and developing 2 plus. The original photograph — a nice composition, the final print — a poem on the human condition, the little houses the shining crosses, the vast universe above. The wave on Dustin's shot is somehow emerald green, and lighter here, and redder there and a nice effect in the end and maybe more powerful than the original shot. Of all the shots, you are probably most correct about mine — its grainy and the land colors are off a little– it was shot a little dark in low light and there wasn't a chance for a second shot (the wave moved, the guy moved). But there's something about it more than I understood when I shot it and something that transcends its many failings (for one thing, people keep paying me for it). So you have a point. I am not sure, though, that I agree with you on the other work here: Daniel Bos' looks like its right out of the camera — perfect and extraordinary. The enhancement of the others work to make them extremely powerful. That little guy on that huge blue wave. Wow. And finally a thought about HDR — I hate the idea of turning a photograph over to a machine — I've never used it — I do like it when its used subtly (see the later work of “Stuck in Customs” on Flickr). Anyway, I think you've got a point …. to a point.

Gorgous pictures. It is crazy how you can catch that in a second.

You're completely right about that photo Geoff. I had tried a bit different PP with it, and by the time I finished and put it up on the site, it just looks too “shopped”. Finishing up classes over the last few weeks has kept me from taking the few minutes to take it down and put the other one up. That photo of mine was actually the first thing I thought about after posting this.

You're completely right with your point about Moonrise. I had the pleasure of seeing the AA exhibit a couple years back at the San Diego museum of photography They had 3 or 4 prints of Moonrise that were printed throughout the years to show the progression of how AA manipulated the image more and more each time. I've done a fair share of darkroom printing so totally agree about pretty much any photo being manipulated to a certain extent.

In the end, who cares I guess. We are outdoors photographing something we are interested in and enjoying it, right?

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Really ADIDAP? There are waaaaay better great examples of wave photos in the ADIDAP group and on flickr. BTW, I'm only talking about #5,6, and 10. #7 is a great photo, but seems really out of place in this set. #1 is great as well but to me it's not really much of a wave photo.

Theses are some really awesome photos!

Indeed, keep clean and healthy.

Photo #3 is my favourite.

These are cool images. I'm just wondering if they are not manipulated in some way. Most of them looked… different.

Some really nice shots here. Thanks for posting!

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Absolutely amazing stuff! The one with the surfer going down that wave is immense! Any idea what sort of camera is being used for these photos?

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In wave photography Some photographers have attempted to capture the beauty as the waves roll and created these breath-taking images.

These images are very beautiful and remind me how every wave is a moment passing that will never be experienced the same way twice. Really amazing…

Matt Madden is great examples of underwater photography..Thanks for share with us.

I was only referring to the PP technique used. Those shots could stand on their own without the over-saturated

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These are some great shots. I love the ocean so this is my cup of tea. My favorite picture here, if I had to choose, would be the big one. But these are all fantastic.

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Yes, i really feel like that, when i see these waves.

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An optical defect of a lens which causes different colours or wave lengths of light to be focused at different distances from the lens.

I would have to agree as well. I hope we can begin to take steps to keep out oceans clean and free of toxins for our future generations.

- Robert

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These are wonderful images all 10 are awe inspiring, and I have to say that my favorite has to be the photo with the wave near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco.

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awesome shots! Love the capture of Matt Madden, looks so alive and the colors are well emphasized too.

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The wave photo with the light houses is amazing. I love the contrast of red against the green waves. Definately draws me into the landscape. I would love to take a stroll across the catwalk between the two light houses.

These are awesome shots I am hoping to get some this summer. I live on the gulf so not may waves here but going to NC where there are great waves lighthouses and more!

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i agree. i'd of love to of taken the red lighthouse image. i'm only just learning the fascination with photography and hopefully my potential.

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why is clark little not featured?? definitely some of the best wave photography out there.Â

Really Nice Shots, its very difficult to shot such clicks…Wonderful Job Done