Kaimu Midmorning by Punaguy
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Aloha Everyone!!
This is another shot of the newly formed beach Kaimu. I waited around a couple of hours shooting some more waves just having a ball. I'm standing pretty much in the wave line here trying to shoot into the curl. Like they say on TV...."Don't try this at home". The "Shoot and run like hell" method is not recommended, because sooner or later the inevitable will happen. I was lucky this day, just got my shorts wet, and managed to avoid a smashing.
The wave heights in Hawaii are measured from the back of the wave. So a 3' wave from the back might have a face of 4-6' depending on swell and wind direction, current, tide, and many other variables. I would guesstimate this wave face at 5-6'. So a 5' person could stand up straight in this wave face. Not the best place to pose for a picture, but you get the idea.
Thanks for your kind comments on my last wave post....and yes, I'm still way behind on comments..but I'm gaining on them....much Aloha to all!!
Comments (27)
Apophis906
That is such an awesome photo.
short_ribs
WOW what a stunning shot mate I drool and these kinda shots sigh AWESOME!!! Do be careful though I dont want to see that camera of yours surfing lol... Excellent stuff! Thanks for sharing! ^_^
Draegonlady
awesome awesome photo!
thevolunteer
Another great shot. Makes the surfers drool.... Aloha
Zacko
Yo! That is just wicked my friend. You have a talent for capturing the full rage of the sea. Just amazing!!!! I loved yesterdays as well. Life is getting somewhat in the way for me to be able to comment on every upload, but i still view them all. And im always in awe over yours. #:O) Have a great day Dave!!! ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sharky_
Be careful my friend. More people got caught and lost their lives in waves than on the lava field. Beautiful shot that one don't see often. Excellent job. Aloha
Dianthus
Another excellent wave caught. :)
GiMi53
Impressive sea ! Excellent photo, Dave ! :~)
Margana
Hi Dave.What a fabulous capture.I love this.It's sooooo...sooo...turbulent.Tons of power here....I'm just curious...and you have to forgive me,I'm seeing this on a wee weeeeee weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Dell lappy screen...but what are those flame-like looking thingies? I wish I could see this on my regular...This lappy I'm on is soooo not calibrated...sigh...Hopefully,my pc issues will get resolved by next week....I will make sure to revisit this at that time.Till then,mahalo my friend and have a glorious weekend.-M :^)
Gog
that's a scary photo! I've been on the bad end of surf in my time - the biggest I've ridden was 9' (measured properly at the back as you mention) from the front that's enormous - it's like a house coming towards you. In 4 hours I caught 2 waves and was absolutely exhausted. Your photo's remind me of those days, now I don't have such a death wish! Fantastic image.
gradient
An awesome shot of this wave...one can really feel the power of the water in this shot! Congrats! I must visit your gallery when I have a chance.
Photoled
Marvellous
marybelgium
splendide !
babuci
So powerfull image,I like a middle section of a wave, light try to break trought!
jinet
Still beautiful ! Every wave you shoot gives a slendid photo...
Valerie-Ducom
Oh my god!!! It's really impressiv this picture and your composition and pov is incredible !!!! Excellent work my friend!!! Good day and hugs ;)
soulofharmony
individualistic..precious quantum mechantical moment frozen.. beautiful
CavalierLady
Wonderful shot and even more impressive after reading about how you got them!
kansas
Dynamic and full of power. Beautiful.
Cullen
Dave, you've done it again! The almost mysterious light inside the curl illuminates the power of this wave. Your eye and timing is right on!
Littlejock
VERY POWERFUL Wave... and The light through is impressive. The time you wait worth the effort... Congratulations
zoro5
Awesome Image!
Chaos911
wow, fantastic shot!!!! i love it!!!! :)
nongo
Thanks for the info on waves, I had no idea that's how they measured them?? This one looks like a piece of artwork perfectly mastered!!!!! Excellent Dave!!!! Aloha & have a great weekend!!!
mps
Great shot. I can why you risk getting wet for shots like these. :)
Hidinthesierras
Woo Hoo!! This is just fantastic!! Love the backlit wave, really is beauty! 8-)
Drea71
I'm just totally amazed by your wave-shots.