Wave 2
Part of my 20 images that changed my portfolio set.
I will always remember taking this shot, as I was caught in a Storm Force 10 on the north tip of mainland Orkney. The light was just right and as I was just getting finished I saw the makings of a huge wave out in the water. Trying to protect myself from injury I managed a sequence of 5 shots as the wave finally reached shore and crashed down on the submerged rocks. The next day when I revisited the shore much of it had been altered through the power of the waves.
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Cathy Middleton
Wow
Andrew Edgar
great capture
Adam Lana
beautifully captured… silk waves
Elizabeth Freu...
Oh, it’s so lovely. Looks like silk.
Elizabeth Freu...
which I realize Adam has just pointed out too… it’s wonderful.
N♥RIN ISM♥IL
just beauliful….. nothing is better than watching waves from the unknow…super shot!!
roybarry
Superb!
andygibb
great shot…you can almost hear them
Jen Whyte
This is one of the most sensational wave shots I’ve ever seen … what speed did you use??
I am totally blown away by this one!
John Nelson
Thank you for your comments. This was one of a sequence of 5 shots taken at 0.2sec intervals with my previous camera, the Fuji Finepix 6900. The speed was on 1/1000sec with ISo set at 400.
StacyLee
I just love this. I miss the ocean terribly.
Justin Seymour
The wave almost looks gentle the way it was captured…if that makes any sense. Very nice.
saleire
I adore this…...was born by the sea so it brings so many lovely memories of ireland back to me….this wave is so nicely, smooth.
Daniela Weil
Make you feel the building dynamic, fantastic capture!
Chris Clark
brilliant shot
Michelle Hogan
A powerful shot!
footyman
Great shot , great with B&W
Wanda Lechene
great capture i love the it being black and white great treatment.
debsphotos
Amazing capture!!!!
calico
wonderful shot, there is nothing better than getting down the shore in stormy weather the storm-yer the better
Niall Rooney
stunning
such power and grace
x x x
kevsphotos2008
FANTASTIC SHOT,
WELL DONE….....................
mikrin
Wow what power! Great B&W!
rustycb
nice capture well done
Wanda Lechene
love the way you capture the wave also i like the treatment that was done. great work
Ranald
Great capture. It’s like a tongue!
GraBMaN
nice shot! you have good eye :) fav!
CinB
powerful shot nice as monochrome!
Sharon Perrett
Gorgeous capture, beautifully done
Forest Friends...
Great wave John…..............
John Nelson replied
Thanks Tina
paulevelin
pure beauty
excellent capture
John Nelson replied
thank you :)
Herkissable
this is, I think one of the most beautiful waves caught on camera!! I live at the beach in Mount Maunganui so see loads of water….this i THINK IS STUNNING well done to you!!! 10/10
John Nelson replied
thank you kindly Herkissable that is indeed a compliment and a half. :)
MissA
Wow! gorgeous
John Nelson replied
Thanks Miss
BlaizerB
gr8 capture of raw power cheers
John Nelson replied
I think its a real monster of a wave. Thanks Blaizer
Andy Evans
Looks like a lot of force in that wave … can’t underestimate the power of Mother nature
Good capture
Elana Bailey
Incredible force and capture. Nice lighting too. So glad that you endured the storm to get this shot.
NordicBlackbird
magic wave, John!!! :))) x
John Nelson replied
one of my most favourite wave pix I have taken Nat. Definitely magical. Thanks x
Richard Ion
Superb photo John – the curves on the wave and just that bit of blur all help to make it something special.
Richard
John Nelson replied
Thanks again Richard. This one photo is part of a sequence I took that day.
Fiona MacNab
Wow – great shot, and great timing capturing this.
John Nelson replied
thanks Fiona, taken at Birsay just around from the causeway to the islet in a force 10 a cpl yrs back now. Oh how I miss those winter storms in Orkney.
Elizarose
Fantastic shot!
John Nelson replied
Thank You Elizarose. One of my all time favourite shots in my portfolio. I am pleased you like it.
debsphotos
Hi John..Congratulations on your feature …fantastic capture…thats one beautiful wave!!! *-)
John Nelson replied
thanks Debs :)
Garth Smith
Magnificent wave shot, great timing on this one, Sometimes a sequence will give you a gem and it certainly did in this case. Scary shot too as anyone who knows waves could attest to.
John Nelson replied
Probably my best ever wave shot(s)! Thanks for the feedback/comment Garth, appreciated!
terezadelpilar
John Nelson replied
Thanks for the awesome feature!!!
Garth Smith
Congratulations on a Top Ten Finish in the Black and White groups’ Seascapes and Shoreline Challenge
John Nelson replied
Awesome! Thanks!
stewarty
Well done John !!!!!!!!!!
John Nelson replied
Again thanks my friend
Isa Rodriguez
what an absolute beauty caught here…. and in black and white I can hear this .. astounding treatment to this making this one really special