tipping point

dinghysailor1

tipping point

A talented young sailor is pushed over the edge by an evil gust (disappearing out of the bottom right corner) in one of the first laser races of the season in freezing meltwater at marys loch in the stunning scottish borders..

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200mm

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tipping point by dinghysailor1
tipping point by dinghysailor1
  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    oh, fab action shot, Maggie! :))))
    xo

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks nat.. I know the feeling well… LOL
    :))

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great shot, wonderful title!!

  • CailliauArt

    CailliauArt

    Great capture !

  • KatsEye

    KatsEye

    Wonderful capture.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Nice action shot Maggie …

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    i bet you dod, lol! :)))
    hope you had a great weekend and making trhe most of summer ;)
    xoxo

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks nat! ace thanks and will do!! you too!
    :))

  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    amazing timing and excellent control of that SS!! wonderful composition

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks chris i got heaps that day..my boat and i werent water ready …so really enjoyed the action – it was carnage out there,,, all going over multiple times… and was thrilled i was getting the hang of the settings

    cheers
    :))

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Great shot, Maggie. Wise woman to participate in this race by camera. That really isn’t you, is it, wearing a wet suit?

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    LOL very flattering thought jan .. she’s heaps younger and fitter.. but i’ve been playing catchup since…LOL…
    :))))

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    omg omg omg!!!!!! OOOOOOOO!!!!!!! SPLASSSHHHHHH!!!!! ooooooooo … shudder … shudder!!!!!!! We’re all right there … thanks to you!!!!!!! GREAT shot … so you stayed nice and dry????? Fab, fab action image … LOVE it!!!!!! Loved your comment about “carnage” ... I laughed in sympathy!!!!! Bless ‘em all … hope everyone enjoyed, regardless!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    grinning here lois!! glad you enjoyed the virtual dip and yes ..as we say in our town riding..’safe oot safe in ’ is our aim every time… and they were all winners in these survival conditions!! not big waves but the gusts whistle over through and round the surrounding hills and then hit that water and fan out in all directions! its what makes us go back every week .. a great challenge!!
    cheers and thanks again
    :))

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Nice capture Maggie
    Not easy to catch one mid capsize
    William is out in Italy at present
    The RS500 Europeans start tomorrow
    Hope he & Tom do not emulate this young lad

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hi mike .. wishing him all the best in his comp! you must be hugely proud.. and this young lady was an absolute star!! I captured a whole series of her capsize and strong and athletic recovery.. my absolute heroine!
    :))

  • dsargent

    dsargent

    Nice action shot Maggie

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hi dave.. thanks heaps!!
    :)

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    I’m envisioning huge expanses of openness here. Where I used to sail was mostly very sheltered … a narrow but deep river off the Chesapeake Bay that had high mainland to one side and tall high islands to the other. A locally well-known shelter for the big-boy sail boats from Annapolis. Catching a breeze was a bit of a lark … much luck needed most of the time. Infrequently I’d tack myself out to the bay … a loooooong process … where the winds blew a bit more predictably … but nothing like what you describe. Besides, I’ve have been dunked in a heartbeat!!!! Key to success: Know Your Limitations!!! Still … your image brings back jolly memories!!!!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    ooh so lovely to hear of your adventures.. this is inland water 2.5×1 mile but as deep as the surrounding hills are high.. dark peaty water and the winds whistle in all directions.. .. hugely absorbing sailing with an eye on the mast top burghee at all times but the wind even doing something different below it sometimes..!!

    wise words indeed! will try it when i grow up..LOL….
    :))

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    Great instinct, reflexes and what a poetic description. Supershot!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks my friend! loved that inspiring shot you linked me to …thanks again for that!!
    :))

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Brilliant shot Maggie you really captured the mood great here

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    great capture Maggie

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    cool shot

  • dougie1page2

    dougie1page2

    hold tight maggie!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    LOL I know that feeling dougie but you have to that reflex. otherwise it ends up on top of you upside down..LOL.. which is heaps more wor in the end… LOL

  • George Swann

    George Swann

    This is such a great action shot Maggie, you have captured it brilliantly, really good composition, well done!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks george!! thrilling to hear your wonderful feecback

    cheers (grinning here)
    :)))))

  • Rebecca Brann

    Rebecca Brann

    Great capture!

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    Thats a lot of fun an a great foto too!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hi my friend.. it’s fun alright… cheers and hoping alls well with you!!

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Aye aye Captin Dinghy splice the main brace’s weight the whatsit & shiver me timbers this is a cracking shot!!!!! xx

  • UncleWiggley

    UncleWiggley

    Nice action shot…like the spray of white water! I hope she got warmed up!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    yes she’d been rocketing along!! righting the boat can be an epic adventure in these conditions and she did impressively well
    :))

  • PhotogeniquE IPA

    PhotogeniquE IPA

    that’s why they invented wet-suits!
    A really great action shot.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Awesome Capture Maggie!!

  • jrhaley

    jrhaley

    Looks like good, aggressive sailing and a quick shutter finger!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks JR! yes it was great sailing.. they really had to give it everything just to survive…LOL and the shutter finger got a great workout!!
    cheers

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    wonderful capture Maggie, well done!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Fantastic capture Maggie !!! :D

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Fabulous capture Maggie! excellent action shot in difficult conditions!!

  • PJS15204

    PJS15204

    WOW that must have been a very strong gust ! great capture

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks pj.. thrilling to watch the youngters out there!! they needed true grit !!

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Action packed

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks phil! thrilled to see you here on inland waters..LOL

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Superb action shot, Maggie. I can feel that cold! Agnes xx

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    brrrrr. it was fresh!!

  • Tina Longwell

    Tina Longwell

    Great capture Maggie!!

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Very well done.. Great Capture :))

  • David McLean

    David McLean

    great shot Maggie

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Cool shot Maggi! Love what you do! :-))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    grinning here.. thanks heaps
    :))

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Great capture!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    aaargh! I hate getting wet but it makes a great shot and good to admire other people getting a ducking!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    think you jsut took the words out of her mouth..LOL

    :)

  • Eugenio

    Eugenio

    :)) Wonderful capture !!

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    Another fantastic shot captured at just the right moment! Great clarity and action!

  • NICKY7

    NICKY7

    Again you are the right place right time , good eye for art i say Really good photograph !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    cheers shipmate for the really lovely comment .. yes i do think i was in the right place considering i could have been out there on my laser too…LOL…
    :))

  • Rhonda Thomassen

    Rhonda Thomassen

    Very nice Maggie. Love the contrast of the white against the background. Nice clarity and boy does that water look cold! Bbrrrrr!

  • Chris Snyder

    Chris Snyder

    Very cool moment caught here. You can feel the tension and excitement.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks chris for such a great comment
    cheers
    :)

  • reflector

    reflector

    A great action capture, perfectly timed Maggie ! Nice tones and a crisp catch.

  • emanon

    emanon

    well caught Maggie, really clear shot, does look cold out there.

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    excellent capture! Just at the right moment!

  • F. Kevin Wynkoop

    F. Kevin Wyn...

    Now That’s what I call a power Jibe

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Oh my goodness, what a fabulous shot…...ooooh I can feel how cold the water is….lol

  • KBSImages

    KBSImages

    AWESOME Image captured with Excellence!!!! give yourself a good pat on the back, you deserve it!!!!

  • Ronald Rockman

    Ronald Rockman

    Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper shot
    Rock

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    ;))) thanks rock plenty more of these tho usually its me doing the tipping…teehee…
    ;))

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    wonderful shot i can feel the chill of the water from here

    mike

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Absolutely fabulous work! Love this capture!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks robin.. it was rugged and thrilling sailing that day.. great one to sit out at the start of the season.. thrilled at your lovely comments
    cheers
    :))

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    Great capture nicely timed.

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    Awesome picture Maggie – now that’s my kinda heel!! LOL!!! I love the way he is going right with it – PERFECT and excellent capture!! :)))))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw thanks polly.. some great sailing that day.. and the recoveries were tough in those gusts.. this one flip flopped a couple of times on her but she had true grit in barrowloads!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    .. and sailed on ..
    :)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture….....

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    Well then…sounds like she has true salt water grit and so it is!! Awesome!! I bet you were loving life watching her too! Heck, I’m loving just looking at her sheer determination – now that is a true sailor!!! :))))))))))))))))

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic capture,,, love the clarity and the gorgeous background countryside,,, well done

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    brilliant capture

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Ok Mags, education time …...... what would happen if she turned the sail slowly towards the stern …..... ??
    Great shot BTW, you even managed to line the edge of the sail with the slope of the hill !!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    gosh thanks richie how neat is that lining up thingy!!! and what a great Plan! the snag is in the s word! this only happens slowly in an action replay..LOL.. can bmail a link to the before n after images if you like..

    :))

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