Leah and Christopher … Shot was taken late afternoon, with setting sun illuminating the face of the wave. Strong offshore breeze, lovely biggish swell. This wave sort of “exploded” when backwash ran into it. Background was nearly in shadow, and has been darkened even more in Photoshop.
Maree Toogood
Great shot, very dramatic
filthy6
Superb, Doug. Powerful beast, this one!
Christopher Ge...
Wow!great capture.did you shoot this at night?
Leah Highland
How beautiful. What time of day was this taken?
Doug Thost replied
Leah and Christopher …
Shot was taken late afternoon, with setting sun illuminating the face of the wave. Strong offshore breeze, lovely biggish swell. This wave sort of “exploded” when backwash ran into it. Background was nearly in shadow, and has been darkened even more in Photoshop.
Leah Highland replied
Wonderful, I can feel the mist on my face now…....
kcranmer
By far the best wave shot I have ever seen in my life!
Tony Lomas
Amazing, well done.
ElRobbo
This is immaculate! Tremendous capture, Doug!
Travis Easton
What an unbelievable wave, and lighting, awesome capture Doug
Wildwings
Stunning and dramatic shot. Another of my favorites!
micmac
WOW ! DEFINITLY WONDERFUL.
AnnM
This shot is so dramatic and well photoshoped too. Totally stunning, I cant take my eyes off it.
Bob Shupe
Spectacular shot Doug!
Garth Smith
Brilliant light Doug, love the dark background accentuating the wave.
Anne O'Connor
Super shot Doug. Every drop is caught perfectly.
phillip wise
awesome shot with powewrful energy
Marion Cullen 13 days ago
A very formidable and exhilarating image.