Surfer's Malaise

[Coastal Flyer]

Is this a pitiful sight, or what?

[Mr Yuck]

all too familiar...drive an hour for the surf and find it to be FLAT CALM. I hate that. I love this shot though, I know the feeling...relatable.

[GB1]

Different type shot here CF. I like it, but although it blows the punchline I wish it would have had something in that big expense of water there, like a floating surboard, a canoe, etc. Looks like a lake here Hopefully he called it a day.

GB

[Mr Yuck]

Actually it appears from one of CF's other threads that there were some rideable waves that day.

[veggie]

Great shot and angle! I actually like the huge expense. I think it makes the shot. You can feel the sorrow of the surfer.

[Greg McCary]

I like it CF. The composition is good. I wish the waves were bigger, but nice job.
Greg

[Coastal Flyer]

Thanks for the comments folks. I appreciate you taking the time to add your words.

Greg, wouldn't bigger waves change the whole context of the shot? Maybe I missed the point of your comment. Sorry.

Yuck: you are correct, shot from another thread shows there were a set or two worth waiting for.

The surfer wasn't actually surfing, he was skimming across the very shallow water just as it broke on the shore.

CF

[Greg McCary]

Sorry about that CF, I guess I just missed the title. The ocean looks pretty average for this side of the states.
Greg

[Coastal Flyer]

No problem, Greg. Actually, the surf on this day (last Sunday) was pretty flat which I thought made for a good shot with the surfer standing there wondering what the heck to do.

CF

[dbutler]

HA! Great shot. I would also like to have seen it from a lower angle. I also like the muted colors which add to the calmness of the waters. All is very quiet.

[Ronnoco]

A very good shot, but I would have also experimented with a closer shot at a slightly lower angle to keep as much of the background as possible...the calm water ...and made the surfer a larger centre of interest.

Ronnoco

[ZL4life]

i agree with the lower angle and tighter. It's works this way, but if you could see even more of the water, it might ad to the feeling.

[Coastal Flyer]

Thanks for the suggestions, and thought of that but I was on a bit of a cliff and could not get down any lower without some peril. Skipped that adventure. Thanks for commenting though, I appreciate it.

CF

[drg]

Dude! Surf is NOT up!

Good idea, but it would be stronger with the previously mentioned change in perspective and some horizon to show the sweep of the calm ocean.

[Coastal Flyer]

drg,

That seems to be the common suggestion. Can't disagree, as mentioned I thought of that myself but just couldn't get any closer. I appreciate you weighing in, however.

CF

[starriderrick]

Funny! Good thread.I've learned somethings from the comments Come up to Santa Cruz. Surf has been strong @ Pleasure point.
I'll try to get there this weekend.Great idea CF.
Rick

[ZL4life]

Thanks for the suggestions, and thought of that but I was on a bit of a cliff and could not get down any lower without some peril. Skipped that adventure. Thanks for commenting though, I appreciate it.

CF

yeah yeah, i would have jumped off the cliff and taken the picture in mid air!:cornut:

[Coastal Flyer]

Yeah, that's the ticket. A mid-air shot. Didn't think of that but it sure would have been interesting. Thanks for the comments. I appreciate you taking the time.

CF

p.s. only 80 here today but it looks like the entire coast of CA., in enjoying the good stuff.