Curtain Maker #16
THE SUBJECT:
This state champion waterskier cuts through the water sending up a wet curtain as he lines up for the next buoy during the 2009 Australian National Waterski Titles.
THE LOCATION:
Photographed at the Stoney Creek Holiday Park, Telegraph Point water skiing complex of man-made lakes, just north of Port Macquarie , NSW, Australia.
THE MAKING of ‘Curtain Maker #6’:
Once again mostly overcast conditions with varying light made consistent exposures difficult. For a series of shots I prefocussed then followed the action to the focussing point.
Fuji S9600: RAW, Manual settings of f/5 @ 1/1600sec, Auto focus, ISO80, Hand held
Lightroom 1.1 & Photoshop CS3.
Visit the Sport & Leisure collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more wild waterskiing action.
UPDATE: 13-11-09
My super speedy waterskier has been awarded POTD in the People section of theShutterbugs site.
UPDATE: 14-11-09
My curatin maker has been FEATURED in the Fuji Fine Group.
UPDATE: 2-12-09
My waterskiing curtain maker has been awarded an EDITOR’S PICK on the Better Photo site.
Enjoy!
WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING
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Curtain Maker #16
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Bootiewootsy
Definetly a WoW image, Dennis.. Great action shot…
Dennis Gay replied
By Hook or By Crook You’ll Be First for a Look CAROL!
Welcome to Stoney Creek and the waterski event.
Your excited “WoW” and international GAS award is greatly appreciated kiddo.
GB
Dennis
gabriellehope
Fantastic Dennis, what a wonderful capture.
Dennis Gay replied
Merry Be GABRIELLE!
Good to have you with me beside the lake catching the action.
Lotsa thanks for your uplifting and encouraging “Fantastic…wonderful…” comment for my waterski photography and for the honour of adding it to your favourites collection.
GB
Dennis
rodeorose
Phoooooooooooooooooooooooar!!!!! Ripper shot Den-Den! Love the series here and you have chosen the perfect header!!! Don’t spare the faves from me!!!
Dennis Gay replied
Yahoo ROSE!
Heaps of room and lots of action at this event. Glad you could make it.
Well I have never had a “Phooooooooooooooooooooooor!!!!!” before!
Thanks big time for that and for your very encouraging and generous ”...Ripper…” wrap for the shot, its title and the series and for the honour of adding this to your favourites collection.
GB
Dennis
Loreto Bautist...
What a beaut shot !!!
Trenchtownrock
Cool ride.
Edyta Pelc
great shot!
toby snelgrove...
excellent POV … great
Thordis
Wow, Dennis! In the right place at the right time. Wish I was there in the sun and summer (sigh)
Craig Hender
Great action shot mate! And a fantastic series.
kalaryder
Wonderful timing
debsphotos
Excellent capture Dennis!!! Lucky you could keep your distance!! lol..*-)
Baynanno1
Fabulous action shot Dennis!
Dave Lloyd
Excellent. Enjoyed all the series.
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 13-11-09
My super speedy waterskier has been awarded POTD in the People section of theShutterbugs site.
Heaps of thanks to the Judge/s and to all who have appreciated and aupported this work.
GB
Dennis
FireLilyAMG
AuntieBarbie
Yeeeee haaaaawwwww~!
Dennis Gay 21 days ago
UPDATE: 14-11-09
My curatin maker has been FEATURED in the Fuji Fine Group.
Lotsa thanks to the Hosts and to all who have appreciated and supported this great waterski shot.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay 19 days ago
UPDATE: 2-12-09
My waterskiing curtain maker has been awarded an EDITOR’S PICK on the Better Photo site.
My utmost thanks to the Better Photo Editor and to all here in RB who have appreciated and supported this work.
GB
Dennis