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Is it the Size that counts? Or the Skill?

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Created by Susie > 9 months ago, 15 Jan 2008
Susie
SA, 837 posts
15 Jan 2008 3:27PM
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Took some (hopefully) really good shots at the Funnel last night and there was waves, yes they were small, that's all we get there. Small compared to WA sure but still lots of fun. A certain person told me he didn't want any shots of him posted and when I asked why he said the memory is better. Because the waves always look smaller. I thought it was the skill of the windsurfer which was the important thing to worry about. Does anyone else feel the same as him. Because if so, I won't post any more photos.

P.C_simpson
NSW, 1489 posts
15 Jan 2008 4:42PM
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nothing worse than thinking you smacked a lip at sholder high, then someone shows you a photo and it was knee high...

WindWarrior
NSW, 1019 posts
15 Jan 2008 4:47PM
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Better to have smacked a lip... any lip regardless of size than to have smacked none at all we say

Plus photos provide the ability to look at what you are doing and to fine tune the process or simply improve no matter the size.

Go on post the shots !

WindWarrior

russh
SA, 3025 posts
15 Jan 2008 5:22PM
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I thought everyone would be happy cause you always take nice piccies susie - except for the ones of me my plodding along with my gooby hat on and beer gut hanging out - in the background of someone doing a radical reo or jump!

Keep them coming!

decrepit
WA, 12161 posts
15 Jan 2008 3:58PM
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I think it's the size of the rooster tail that counts more than the size of the wave.
Unless it's a jump of course.

Susie
SA, 837 posts
15 Jan 2008 5:35PM
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russh said...

I thought everyone would be happy cause you always take nice piccies susie - except for the ones of me my plodding along with my gooby hat on and beer gut hanging out - in the background of someone doing a radical reo or jump!

Keep them coming!


Yeah, sorry about that Russ, these ones will make up for it I hope... Actually I'm having trouble picking out the best ones of you, there's too many. I'm restricting myself to the best 6 shots of the day. If anyone wants all their pics on cd just give me one to burn.
Sorry ya gonna have to wait until tomoz.

king of the point
WA, 1836 posts
15 Jan 2008 5:13PM
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Like your Photos .....especially the ones with the Selicks hills in the background with crew smacken it........ok KNEE High.....but its hell offshore which increases the power of a wave ........I rememember flying down the line there for over 100m.

PS Good to see the windsurf photos power past the poxie kite ones.





gunna
SA, 162 posts
16 Jan 2008 12:11AM
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post the shots,,,just take a shot of memory man down the beach looking back into the break side on,that'll show size,he'd be happy with that,!?.........................keep up the good work

Susie
SA, 837 posts
16 Jan 2008 2:57PM
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decrepit said...

I think it's the size of the rooster tail that counts more than the size of the wave.
Unless it's a jump of course.



I think that calls for a Rooster Tail Award Hope this isn't too big..



This is Kym Roberts.

If anyone wants the printable size of their photos you will need to give me a cd in a cover with your name on it and description of your sail so I can give them to you. These photos are really small and low dpi, the originals are big enough to print large copies, so let me know.

monster
TAS, 495 posts
16 Jan 2008 4:03PM
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hi susie will you marry me , just kidding , have you got a polarized lens cover for your camera it helps in those sun in face photos , and richens the colour that the sun takes out regards bazz

Susie
SA, 837 posts
16 Jan 2008 3:41PM
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A little bigger than knee high....I think its Craig..

Yes dear Monster I do. No, not marry you. But thanks for the offer. I do use a polarising Filter. But I think I altered the levels too much. I should have left them as they were. Its hard to tell on my laptop and its only when I load them up on the "normal" computer that I can see I've overdone it. Lucky I always save the originals.

aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
16 Jan 2008 3:45PM
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What Camera are you using for these shots...oh and lens too?

Susie
SA, 837 posts
16 Jan 2008 4:21PM
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Canon 20d.

evlPanda
NSW, 9202 posts
16 Jan 2008 5:54PM
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Susie said...
I do use a polarising Filter. But I think I altered the levels too much. I should have left them as they were. Its hard to tell on my laptop and its only when I load them up on the "normal" computer that I can see I've overdone it. Lucky I always save the originals.


The lazy editor says:
ctrl + alt + shift + L for auto-levels
ctrl + alt + shift + B for auto-balance

... or is it M, or ctrl +shift, damn i forget. Look for auto-levels in the menu and auto-balance. I find does exactly what you want 90% of the time.

Plus I hope you mean an actual physical polarising filter on your lens, not a Photoshop one. If not get one, you're in for a very nice surprise.


Susie
SA, 837 posts
16 Jan 2008 5:36PM
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yes its an actual one..... and I am finding the autolevels overdoes it too.

king of the point
WA, 1836 posts
16 Jan 2008 4:50PM
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OK THIGH HIGH AND ssssssOFT

SMITHY........selicks picked his style from a mile way.(gotta been more than 10years since i had a session with him.

How about some THUMPING WINTER DEAD COW PITS.

and the line up shots clifffs ,,,rattling left handers..... and the bay..........

Happy shooting



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