Detonating Wave
This was my first RedBubble post and one of my personal faves.
I shot this at Jervis Bay, the day after a cyclone up in Queensland created some amazing sea swell even this far down the coast. The cliffs they were breaking against are 100m high and these were going halfway up so were pretty spectacular I can tell you. The day before they were going all the way up the cliffs and then some but I didn’t realise I had the camera on autofocus and they all came out blurry in the low light – very, very frustrating as I’ve never seen waves like them.
Taken with a Canon 30D
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mick
fantastic capture,love it.
Helene Kippert
Amazing capture – and welcome to redbubble!
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks for stopping by so quickly mick and Helene.
kimbaross
Wow, what force, the power really translates in the image, love it.
Rhana Griffin
Oh WOW Geoff!!! What a kickarse way to say hello to RedBubble!!
Lindsay Blamey
CONGRATS ON SUCH A BRILLIANT CAPTURE. The shape of the spray and light are wonderful.
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks for your lovely welcome and comments Kimbaross. Rhana and Lindsay. How exciting to get posted straight away onto the Featured Page.
Paul Gibbons
Brilliantly captured. Awesome shot.
peter
A wonderful capture – the power of the ocean leaps out of this image.
Douzy
Wow 1st photo up and you’re already the teacher’s pet ;) Well deserved! Can’t wait to see more..
Grigri
1st post? 1st place!! Amazing shot Geoff, and from one newbie to another, welcome.
Steven Sandner
Stunning!
Hiroko
Jeff, this is an awesome magnificent shot, such strength an beauty…
Bethanie
I love this shot. I love the sea and water…you’ve captured this so beautifully. Great work, looking forward to seeing more.
Adriana Glackin
Great image – but way too scary for me! : )
Lee Burgess
About time!!! :P
Great to see you here Geoff!
midzing
excellent image, would hate to be a surfer out there! well done
Enrico Bettesw...
Awesom capture… perfect timing… love the power in this…
Laurie Rawdon
Stunning capture!!! I’ve never seen anything like it.
Chris Clark
Nature’s power, well done on this capture it’s fantastic
Matt Dawdy
What a great shot. It is difficult to capture the power of nature in photography but you did it here.
martinilogic
W O W!. WHAT A GREAT SHOT
lkippenbrock
This shot is so powerful. Well done!
kristian94
very cool shot!
Geoff Coleman...
Thank you all for your wonderful welcomes and comments – very much appreciated.
Mundy Hackett
Awesome motion and dynamic movement!
HenkStolk
Beatiful shot. Strong focal point, good shutterspeed. Well balanced between shadow and burn out. Maybe use burn tool in e.g. photoshop to bring out some details in the rocks?
Christophe Testi
Wow! Amazing shot, Geoff. Great work.
velveteagle
Power and Beauty.. You caused the embrace of both.. fantastic..
PatGoltz
Wow! I went to the ocean hoping to get some good surf, and I was sorely disappointed. I don’t live near the ocean, so I appreciate it when people share scenes like this.
Wickerman
Great shot – you can almost feel the force of the sea
ThomasB
Right place, right time, right light…right everything! Beautiful capture!
Benjamin Scheurer
sensational shot…strong…
Paul Finnegan
wow geoff. this is a stunning and powerful photo. Cant wait to see more of your work.
GracefulShadow
Awesome shot.
Johdie Fairwea...
That’s really impressive. I love the form. I’ve never seen anything like that. I would have been a little uneasy around those waters. Thanks for sharing.
Alan Findlater
I would love to get a shot like this one, well done
John Segon-Fis...
I know how disappointing things can be when you waste your good shots, but you certainly made up for it second day around. John
masterpiececre...
Powerful image, great shot, well done!
Mark Peterson
Awesome capture!
Christopher B ...
fantastic
Brian Puhl IPA
amazing capture! Great work!
berndt2
An incredible shot- it looks like the wave is rising out of the water to ATTACK the rock! And the dark sky in the background, the black rock, and the dark blue water make the leviathan look even more aggressive
Nick Johnson
Theres some power in this image! Incredible!
Suzanne Forbes...
oh boy this is just wonderful. amazing power in that wave.
Steve plowman
Incredible waves and incredible photography.
~ Selle
Wow!
‘nuff said.
Els Steutel
very impressive and a good action shot:))
RichardV
Great capture. So dramatic.
papam
Very impressive! Perfect shot!
mikrin
Wow awesome shot
phillip wise
fabulous image ..well done
PigleT
Wow.
BarbBarcikKeith
This is really impressive.. must have been awesome to see it in real life.. wow.. thanks for sharing..
Gayle Shaw
This is one amazing capture and story. Bummer about the autofocus thing, I have done similar things and it is so frustrating.
Craig Goldsmith
Awesome feeling of natures power, spectacularly captured, well done mate.
roybarry
That is without doubt, one of the best images on this site-Simply magnificent!
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks to everyone for your lovely, generous comments. I’ve been blown away by the reponse to this photo – thanks again.
dinghysailor1
Geoff – this is amazing adn I can’t believe I missed seeing it earlier!
A really fantastic take of the power of nature and so glad my dinghy is laid up for the winter!
Really really well done again!
Annette Blattman
fabulous picture
Jacqueline Rojo
Now this was the first image of yours I saw, I remember it so well because I nearly fell off my chair at the awesome power of this! It’s just unreal!!!! I WANT ONE!!!! LOL
Robert Mullner
Awesome capture.
Keeli
Incredible photograph!
David Iori
fantastic capture,love it well done
Liz Wohlrab
excellent capture
very daring and an extreme shot i would probably freekout and drop the camera
just amazing well captured
Joyce Dickens,...
Fantastic, incredible shot! Perfection!
Stephen Colquitt
Huge – love the power of nature.
LaFleureRouge
Beautiful you have a talent my friend
Dan Jesperson
Love it! Great place, timing color – epic! Enjoy your work!
Laura Marsh
Stunning! So crisp, the splash almost looks like a cloud
nikki75
wonderful capture.
igotmeacanon
wow
LaFleureRouge
Beautiful image GR8 color and detail bravo!
shanghaiwu
this is really amazing
intheflesh
Amazing shot full of power and energy
Anthony Mancuso
awesome capture Geoff, well done:))
Bailey Sampson
Wet. I can almost feel the thunderous crashing waves in my torso…nice shot.
Robert O'Neill
Spectacular. What a capture.
salsbells69
Such power in this shot~! Wonderful image. Well done.
Jean M. Laffitau
Loooove it!!
liesbeth
That must have been a great experience..
Mel Brackstone
The forces of nature at her best!
Gideon Swart
you hang around at spots where it really happens.real good man!!
RosaCobos
That tricky play of the autofocus and manual…sometimes our senses get so exhilarating that we do not pay attention at first hand.
But frustration is good for makes us learn…though bitterly.
And coming over it is much better…
for our ideals are notrealistic.. and this rage of the sea is splendid….spontaneous…..brutal.I had not noticed the autofocus problem…..so it was not a problem after all.
Rosa (thanks a lot for your visit and sharing comment on Corridor of Time. So encouraging….)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Rosa. No this shot the focus was perfect – it was the day before I took this where I stuffed it!
Phil Threlfall
Wow, that sure is something. Good work
MarissaBillings
great work-perfect timing!
Els Steutel
such a powerful shot:))
kcranmer
I’ve seen some awesome wave shots but this has to be the most powerful ocean crash that I have ever seen…makes me miss the ocean, gorgeous Geoff!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks my friend – high praise indeed from you – very much appreciated. I just couldn’t live without being right next to the sea – it’s my heart and soul.
Jennifer Prome...
awesome shot!! beauty in all your images…:-)
Maya -
Love the photo!
inAWE
holy guacamole! that sure is one powerful sight to behold! Great capture!
Tim Everding
Awsome shot!! really great capture!!!
DawsonImages
now that is explosive
Tamara Bobst
Amazing capture
Dawne Olson
The crash of that collision must have been awe inspiring. What a rush. So powerful. Very emotional image
Damien Taylor
The power of nature is awesome, well captured Geoff.
Geoff Coleman... replied
It certainly is – thanks Damien.
stickelsimages
Awesome wave! Brilliant capture! Lee
tasadam
Powerful indeed! Well composed and captured.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Adam
denise romano
such power you captured here : )
K Y R S T I E ...
amazing.
Justine Devereux
absolutely stunning capture!!!
aambience
It’s a BLAST! Fantastic capture.
Sarah McKoy
An amazing shot. Beautiful.
Lisa Evans
Brillant work , Welcome to REDBubble…
terezadelpilar
OUTSTANDING!!
upload to SEA group:)
terezadelpilar
ltruskett
Bloody AMAZING capture…............ wow…..........
Wendi Donaldson
Stunning shot – not easy to get either! Well done.
Monica Di Carlo
Great shot!
Paul Manning
This is awesome – well done!
conifer
magnificent image – congratulations
Dave Lloyd
Superb image. Very powerful.
Normf
Congratulations on your well earned feature in New South Wales Photography!
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks Norm – much appreciated.
lancewilliams
A shot takes more than exploding wave, and you’ve done it.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Lance – glad you like it.
LorusMaver
Outstanding capture,timing impeccable !!!!!
Barbara Brown
Amazing wave and great capture.
melbourneguy75
Awesome image :)
Sarah Lawrence
this is sooooo impressive! wow its amazing.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah – much appreciated.
Andrew Murrell
Great wave action and congradulations on the feature
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Andrew – much appreciate.
Andrew Murrell
Great wave action and congradulations on the feature
BigD
Wow, excellent capture and camera settings, Geoff.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks so much – ‘tis an oldie but one of my personal faves.
BigD
Bdragonrebel
this is an amazing shot!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Glad you like it – thanks
maxy
WOW – now that’s what I call a splash! HUGE Congratulations on your feature!!! Well deserved!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment – so very much appreciated.
Derek Dobbie
Remarkable capture.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly.
joyousmoon
Gorgeous! Congratulations on your feature! What a shot!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks a lot – so glad you like it.
Cora Wandel
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ah you sweet thang – thanks so much for the feature!
Sharon Mau
It is a tremendous and very powerful wave! I love the beautiful colours. Congratulations on your features!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Sharon – so very much appreciated.
terezadelpilar
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Aren’t you a sweetie – thanks so much for the feature.
Cheryl Lunde
Stunning display of power!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – glad you enjoyed it.
Patricia Gibson
Thrilling, excellent capture!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
Ralph Olsson
Congratulations, your work was Featured in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!
David Clarke
Superb shot, Geoff, amazing power! Congratulations on all the features!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment David – much appreciated.
Lisawv
Terrific capture, great job.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – glad you like it.
Graeme Pettit ...
Spectacular – well caught. I would have loved to have been there watching them with you – this kind of sea makes me feel so alive
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Graeme – you’re right – moments like this do hum with a particular intensity.
kimbob1
wow,geoff thats some wave, awesome shot…........bob
Geoff Coleman... replied
Yeah a lucky break with this one – thanks bob
F.A. Moore
Whoohooo, what a wave, what a shot. And that fabulous emerald color of the ocean. Stunning.
Geoff Coleman... replied
That’s a beautiful comment – thanks heaps.
Barbara Brown
Wow!!! What power! Amazing!
Geoff Coleman... replied
The seas were mountainous – just such a magic spectacle. Thanks
Christophe Testi
Fantastic capture!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly.
Jan Timmons
I can see why this would be your personal favorite. The intensity of the wave and varied hues of the water are wonderful.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment jan
fuelthesoul
Wow, You were in the right place at the right time, what a capture, well done,Bev
Geoff Coleman... replied
Yep – a verly lucky break – thanks
Andrew Murrell
Congrats on the feature, it is really well deserved. An AMAZING photo
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Andrew – so pleased you like it.