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Pictures Woodies Beach 1, 041008

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Created by DaveSpruce > 9 months ago, 6 Oct 2008
DaveSpruce
WA, 568 posts
6 Oct 2008 6:44PM
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Here are a couple of shots from a really nice day down at Woodies. A bit cold and pretty damn gusty but the riders were out there. Riders are Sci, Simon, Damo and unknown.

http://photo.davespruce.se/woodies/

Enjoy, feel free to comment.

merman
QLD, 431 posts
6 Oct 2008 8:51PM
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nice one Sprucey.. some good spray shots in there. didnt realize you guys got any kind of wave at woodies, looks like fun

DaveSpruce
WA, 568 posts
6 Oct 2008 6:56PM
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Yeah I've never seen it like this before actually but yeah some nice rolling waves came through.. Rider unknown was hitting it hard, Wainman style:)

sci
WA, 762 posts
6 Oct 2008 8:13PM
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Dave considering the conditions you managed to capture some sick shots. Looking forward to flat side and a ladder ;)



This is loose!



It was all about the SPRAY JOBS!

harrysurfer
WA, 254 posts
6 Oct 2008 8:45PM
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credit when its due,some nice shots

choicey
QLD, 280 posts
7 Oct 2008 12:09PM
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Thats Rucey, or is it Russi,or Rucci, anyway sounds like Bruce but drop the B.
Choice shots.

Jaimie Lee
QLD, 120 posts
7 Oct 2008 1:27PM
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Insane photos mate. nice work

Peacee.
Jaimie-Lee

Danger Mouse
WA, 592 posts
7 Oct 2008 11:33AM
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Sweet pics Sprucey

D

fozzy
SA, 501 posts
7 Oct 2008 3:10PM
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I'm with GreenPat Sprucey. Probably those that featured in your shots won't agree, but I reckon that scenic shot is your best. Really good colours and depth. Worthy of a postcard in any newsagent. Nice work.

capt.bung-eye
WA, 41 posts
7 Oct 2008 7:24PM
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its rushi,
and they are great shots. my only photes of myself kiting so i am very happy,
good work ..

sci
WA, 762 posts
7 Oct 2008 8:57PM
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Rushi I bet you didnt know you had such a heavy HEEL! Nice skills.

Sci

sandman
WA, 432 posts
7 Oct 2008 10:16PM
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maybe pushed the unsharp mask a bit far, got some ghosting happening there. I like the composition on the scenery shot, but the oversaturation (HDR maybe to) has washed out some of the rock detail.
Maybe set your camera up for a different auto focus point so you can off center the subject of your kiting images. division of thirds is a brilliant composition tecnique and when you know what direction the kiter will be moving in using it will make the shots much more dynamic.

Sorry for being such a critic.

DaveSpruce
WA, 568 posts
7 Oct 2008 11:10PM
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sandman said...

maybe pushed the unsharp mask a bit far, got some ghosting happening there. I like the composition on the scenery shot, but the oversaturation (HDR maybe to) has washed out some of the rock detail.
Maybe set your camera up for a different auto focus point so you can off center the subject of your kiting images. division of thirds is a brilliant composition tecnique and when you know what direction the kiter will be moving in using it will make the shots much more dynamic.

Sorry for being such a critic.



Hi Sandman

This was my first real go with my new camera so a bit of tweaking, especially with the AF settings, is needed. I think I have figured the settings out now but we'll see when I get down to the beach next time. Not sure what you mean about
"unsharp mask".. Please elaborate. There's no HDR on any of the shots, most of them are "as shot" with minor adjustments and cropping made in Lightroom. Bare in mind these shots are heavily compressed JPEG versions of the originals for web use. Trust me, the originals look waaaaay better

This is the kind of feedback I was asking for and I do appreciate it. I can take critisism/feedback if it's constructive and it will help me improve my skills. With my kite gear still in Europe till january I'm stuck on the beach taking pictures.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have something to teach me, thanks mate.

Dave

westhammer
WA, 506 posts
8 Oct 2008 12:29AM
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Its the chemical ,industrial background that rearlly makes the shot for me.a breath of fresh air..luv it boyzee.

sandman
WA, 432 posts
8 Oct 2008 12:05PM
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pm sent

sci
WA, 762 posts
8 Oct 2008 12:40PM
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"Its the chemical ,industrial background that rearlly makes the shot for me.a breath of fresh air..luv it boyzee."


Its true backdrop and location can add so much to a shot. Me and Sprucey have been discussing how to get some fresh perspective on the scene. Expect to see lots more soon.

Sci



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