Sea Rider
A body board rider races across the face of a wave as it breaks inside the entrance to Newcastle Harbour.
If you live near the coast and are physically fit enough, you should try riding a body board if you have never done it. You would be amazed at how much fun it is to fly along, pushed by a wave with your face so close to the water the whole time ! To turn, you push down on one side of the board [ the ” inner rail ”, closest to the face of the wave ] while pulling the ” outer rail ” [ closest to the trough or flat water ] up firmly. When you reach the top of the wave [ called the ” Lip ” ] or anywhere else you turned towards, you push on the opposite sides to the ones that took you there. You can go anywhere on the wave – it’s all up to you and your skill, creativity and determination. They give you an exciting ride in waves of any size and but they can also be ridden in the largest waves on the planet !
Featured in the Nirvana group on Saturday 5/09/2009
New South Wales Photography group on Saturday 5/09/2009
Thank you to all the Moderators for the features !

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Scott d'Almeida
incredible image wow
reflector replied
Thanks Scott ! I shot this a few months ago, but I’ve been exploring new processing methods this week.
Lori Peters
Your colors and textures are great, as always. Beautifully composed, James. xoxo
reflector replied
Thanks Lori ! I played around with a different part of the colour spectrum in this one. :)xx
Trish Woodford
Fantastic James, great composition and the treatment really sends it back thru the years, nice work :)
reflector replied
Thanks for your encouraging thoughts Trish ! :-)) This shot was from was very a very productive photo session where I challenged myself to find new shots at a place I thought I had covered completely already.
GloriaDK
You are getting pretty good at this James.
reflector replied
Thanks Gloria, I’ve been concentrating on it lately !
Shane Viper
Body boarding is a buzz!!!!! Haven’t done it in a looooong time, but still remember the feeling. Very cool shot James. Love the work and description too mate. Well done
reflector replied
Thanks Shane, it is fun ! I only usually did it when the waves were smaller, as a change from my surfboard. Sometimes I’d go out in excellent conditions on a body board to see how they ride in those conditions. Thank you for your response.
Anne-Marie Bok...
Amazing creation James! Looks like a combination of a photograph and painting.
reflector replied
Thanks Anne-Marie ! It’s a photo-manipulation that’s supposed to resemble an old painting.
Antanas
love this style
reflector replied
Many thanks Antanas ! I’m happy with it.
cherylc1
Wow James absolutely gorgeous!! outstanding composition and magnificant treatment and textures and colors!!! :>D
reflector replied
Thanks for your great response Cheryl ! I’m glad you like the colours. :))
Teacup
Love the dramatic feel of this piece. x
reflector replied
Thank you ! There was a lot happening that day and I was happy with many of my shots. That’s the great thing about photography – you can look back on events. :)
cieloverde
Una imagen increiblemente bella . El surf es un deporte de riesgo .Pero quién sabe disfrutar de ello siendo un experto disfruta grandemente. Esta vista tiene grandes elementos que la hacen verdaderamente extraordinaria.Congratulaciones James !
reflector replied
Gracias por tu comentario reflexivo Lilliana! Este es un spot de surf peligrosa, con enormes rocas debajo del agua y los tiburones, como la caza allí también!
Ric Alexander
Ha, I am buying a new body board for my daughter, and we are going to try it out on the storm beaches near us. I like this image, Looks exciting.
reflector replied
Thanks Ric ! I just did it as a novelty when the waves were smaller and not as good for a surfboard, or if I was at the beach all day and felt like a different experience and challenge. Be careful taking your daughter to a rough beach though. She should be a good swimmer [ leashes can break ! ] and you should be able to spot rips and strong undertows. Thanks for the fave ! :)
misiabe80
wow!! superb!!
reflector replied
Thanks for the compliment Monika ! :-)
Daniel Bowen
wonderful job with the colouring and textures, well done
reflector replied
Thanks a lot Daniel ! I’ve been exploring my use of textures for the last two weeks and trying to develop new methods.
Virginia McGowan
super great love this treatment..
reflector replied
Thanks Ginny, I’m happy with the way it turned out !
Babbler
great work
reflector replied
Thanks Violetta, always appreciated !
maxy
Oh my goodness this is sooo much fun! Yes, boards are great fun and a wonderful release from that daily life! Beautifully captured!
reflector replied
Thanks a lot ! It was a very nice photo session and a relaxing afternoon.
TaniaLosada
really beautiful!
reflector replied
Thank you, very much appreciated ! It’s a very nice spot with so many great views !
linaji
Really wonderful work reflector

reflector replied
Thanks Linaji, Rosa and Prasad ! I appreciate the compliment ! :-)
Shanina Conway
Wow this is amazing James…brilliant work and congrats on the feature;)
reflector replied
Thank you Shanina ! This was from an incredible day a few months ago with lots to see and shoot ! :-)
elfie
Awesome..
reflector replied
Thanks a lot Elfie ! There were some great things to capture that day.
walela
Excellent!
reflector replied
Thanks for your feedback !
Tara Turner
not sure how I missed this one…..this is fantastic!
reflector replied
Thanks for your nice feedback and making it a fave ! :))
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
reflector replied
Thanks very much !
luanda
OMG! I’m speechless, James! WOW!!! instant fav! DANIELA
reflector replied
Thanks for your very enthusiastic comment Daniela !
Solomon Walker
an incredible photo!!
reflector replied
Thanks Solomon, that was an excellent photo shoot – so much happening there and my eyes were keen to find every last possible shot !
Cheryl Lunde
Fabulous Treatment
reflector replied
Thanks for your encouraging comment !
fezoj64
I have pleased such imagery.Well done. ..Jozef
reflector replied
Thanks for your positive feedback !