In flight!, a photo from ハワイ, West

Photographer's Note

On 28 October, 2014 we boarded the Crystal Symphony for a two week repositioning cruise in the Pacific Ocean, sailing first from San Diego, California to Honolulu, Hawaii, and then from Honolulu to Auckland, NZ. Reaching Hawaii five days after leaving San Diego, the elegant ship remained in port for the next twenty-four hours. This gave us a chance to drive with Hawaiian friends to Waimea Beach on the North Shore, famous for its colossal waves and the culture of competitive surfing.

During December, Waimea Beach can become the site of waves 10-15 m (30-45 ft), beckoning competitive surfers from around the world. But that day in early November, it was serene and enormously disappointing for me. (I had bought along my Nikon D200, replete with a sharp 200mm lens and a tripod.) But it had to be even more disappointing to the surfers, there was no opportunity to get their adrenaline highs. But then, I spotted a handful of young locals, gathering on a nearby cliff top, to hurl their bodies into the Pacific Ocean about 15 m below. Most likely these were seasoned locals, completely at home with the elements. And no one, I would imagine, would have jumped off the cliff had the waves been cresting near the top of the cliff itself. To get a better idea of the setting, please take a look at the workshop.

A few days ago we received news from our Hawaiian friends that the 10-15 m waves are back � whipped up by a typhoon that struck Japan, thousands of miles away... so are the competitive surfers and the bumper-to-bumper traffic.

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jhm (211736) 2014-12-13 0:32

Dear Bulent,

A big moment with the dump of the diver, divers take sometimes a great risk, but when we are young see we not the risks.
Also a nice contrast picture and excellent technical perfect picture.
Sharpness and clarity are pleasant to look at.
An excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

mesutilgim (0) 2014-12-13 1:24

Hello dear B�lent,
Very nice capture with perfect pov and timing. A scene full of adrenalin.
Again many interesting notes and nice framing.
I remember similar sceneries on the Aegean shores during our yearly blue trips !
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

vjmite (6586) 2014-12-13 1:34

Hi Bulent,

This is a great action shot, timed perfectly to catch the diver in mid-flight. Good sharpness and composition.

Vince

snunney (130967) 2014-12-13 3:54

Hello Bulent,
An ideal moment to capture this image. The intrepid young diver is perfectly set against the turquoise tones of the Pacific. Not a sport for the faint hearted!

Gerrit (62042) 2014-12-13 4:02

Hello Bulent,
Quite risky but the girls are watching.
Fine composition.
Thanks and greetings,
Gerrit

jemaflor (147104) 2014-12-13 4:34

Hi Bulent,
Perfect timing to take this man, very impressive. lovely blue sea, tfs.

holmertz (102672) 2014-12-13 6:32

Hello B�lent,
I wouldn't dare a jump like that, but I appreciate that somebody did, so I could have the pleasure of watching this fine photo. It is a quite simple composition, which is a clear advantage, with a fine contrast between blue and almost black. The man hanging in the air and his friends on top of the rock are very clear and distinct features making the photo very eye-catching and appealing.
Kind regards,
Gert

No_One (4) 2014-12-13 6:47

Hi Bulent
Wow, this is some action shot! The sense of height is really awesome, and I love that the guy in mid air is upside down! You composed this brilliantly to capture the height of the rock, and all the people are perfectly placed. Cool shot!
Cheers
Norl

Romano46 (18472) 2014-12-13 8:59

Ciao Bulent
bella cattura che associata al taglio ben fatto conferisce alla foto un ottimo effetto compositivo.
Ottima nitidezza, colori e contrasto perfetti.
Complimenti
Ciao e buon week end.
Romano

kordinator (8738) 2014-12-13 10:04

Dear Bulent
I like a lot this atmospheric photos.
An ideal moment to capture this image.
Impressive scene you captured.
Nice square format and excellent composition.
Great job.
Kind regards
Sa啾

divail (8334) 2014-12-13 15:15

Bonsoir Bulent,
C'est une belle photo, en pleine action! Le clic au bon moment. Le bleu de la mer est tr鑚 attirant. Bravo pour cette belle prise.
Salutations,

Diane

CLODO (45116) 2014-12-14 1:15

Hello Bulent

Well framed at the peak moment, when the diver under the eyes of others bathers is completing the figure before diving in the sea.
Cheers
CLODO

marabu61 (11587) 2014-12-14 4:38

Hello Bulent
Uh oh, now this heart stopping action, captured in the perfect moment with the diver suspended head first in mid air. Even in my younger days I would never have dared to take a plunge like that.
have a great weekend
Daniel

PiotrF (54636) 2014-12-14 6:46

Hello B�lent,
This is a wonderful action shot, good moment to capture this image.
Perfect exposure,good colors, fine composition.Excellent work.
Regards
Piotr

eldancer1 (36343) 2014-12-14 7:14

I hope there's enough water so this diver won't hit any of those black rocks, and it looks like this man is very excited about the jump. Good action shot with sharp details. Well done, tfs.

ktanska (44758) 2014-12-14 8:01

Hi Bulent,
Quite a place to jump for these daredevils. Excellent action shot. Almost black basalt rock clearly reminds of vulcanic geaology of Hawaiian islands.
Kari

emka (158128) 2014-12-14 10:36

Hi Buletn, I think it is enough adrenaline to see these jumps. In fact, I avoid such places and spectacles that something can happen. The Acapulco is famous and I didn't go there. of course, the locals know everything about it, but I do not like to watch. This rock is really high. So you were disappointed that there were no high waves - did you want to surf???

WArm regrad s MAlgo

mcmtanyel (68479) 2014-12-14 19:47

İyi Akşamlar B�lent Bey,
Although not on par with the performance of an olympic diver, this gentleman's dive is impressive; I do not think I would have attempted this, I would have been too afraid that I would not clear the lower rocks. The turquoise water is very inviting. Well seen and excellently framed.
Regards,
MT

Nicou (193806) 2014-12-14 20:28

Hello

Fantastique captage au bon moment quel sportif impressionnant la falaise et ce plongeur qui ose superbe.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

COSTANTINO (116452) 2014-12-15 7:43

Hello my dear Bulent
and have a nice time
breathtaking photo taking the right timing
very nice capture with a perfect pov
and timing the blue of the sea is very
impressive you are a very lucky
photographer
regards
have a nice time
Costantino

danos (110407) 2014-12-15 11:58

Hello Bulent,
very nice the snapshot with the young man to jump to the sea from the rock.Excellent the timing of the shot with the diver to be captured in this superb pose.

Regards,Danos
PS unfortunately i don't know if the Temple of Aphaia has a ratio like the golden one of Parthenon.In the other hand Parthenon is only one.

pajaran (115861) 2014-12-15 23:18

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan tekst o mestu, novom Nikonu D200 i objketivu ...
Dobar trenutak snimka i kontrast, lepo pokazan trenutak, lepe boje.
Dobar rad sa tele objektivom i fotografijom u radionici.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Hello.
Beautiful view of the moment, interesting text about the place, the new Nikon D200 and lens ...
Good time recording and contrast nicely demonstrated the moment, pretty colors.
Good work with tele lens and photography workshop.
All the best.
Paja.

nikkitta (17070) 2014-12-16 11:10

Hola bulent

A child not in a museum but jumping at the inviting turquoise waters, reading an Agatha Christie biography I knew about surf in this place
Good capture at the right time
regards
Maria
*Look and enjoy the snow covered Palace Square, so few points it have, why?

gervaso (28177) 2014-12-17 2:45

Hello, Bulent!

They remind me the Acapulco Divers, of whom I have a picture here on TE! The POV is perfect to show them, and you got him in a perfect position! Colors and contrast are also perfect! Wonderful job!

lousat (139236) 2014-12-17 5:05

Hi Bulent,i like a lot me too to di pics like that and i have 2 in my gallery from Tunisia,your is truly nice and very well done,great details despite the fast mouvement of the boy in flight.Have a nice evenining and thanks,Luciano

ourania (51103) 2014-12-17 12:27

Hello Bulent,
I love scenes like this, they have a captivating spontaneity and, apart from the special photographic interest they present and the challenges they impose, I think that they are also a celebration of life. The people who attempt and perform the dives trust their skills and their luck and respect each other's efforts. Spectators are a necessary component of the fun and I'm sure your subjects would love to see your photos. I love both of your pictures, you captured the dives with great sharpness, the textures of the cliff and the full blue backdrop are wonderful too. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely day,
Ourania

Silvio1953 (221563) 2014-12-18 7:37

Ciao Bulent, great timing for a fantastic action shoot, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2014-12-20 15:09

Hi dear Bullent

You did get a pereft mement in the best timing at all.
Framework and composition are also so admirable at all.
so warm and wonderful world.
Great shot at all.

All the best and thanks a lot! Takero from Tokyo

Didi (61589) 2014-12-30 9:05

Hi Bulent
A very good decisive moment of this action
Interesting sharp picture and nice sharp lava rock
Best wishes for a happy new year

daddo (28748) 2015-01-01 0:02

Merhaba Bulent. Great shot of these Polynesian "children"of sun and sea at home in their environment. Excellent timing. Let's go into the new year with maybe a little more reserve than shown in the photo, with a little less bravado and more care, especially in relations to our fellow man. I wish you a safe, healthy and prosperous 2015. Selam. Klaudio.

Gigidusud (21679) 2015-01-03 13:00

Hello dear Bulent,
A great capture of this diver in action, impressive as the jump of the girl in the WS too. Well done!
Happy New Year 2015!
Gigi

mirosu (16313) 2015-01-05 4:26

Hi Bullent,
As I can see I've missed some of your excellent photos.
Superb, well arranged action photo with very nice colors, perfect light, very good clarity and splendid details.
Also the choice of the cropping suits the shape of the subject and its surroundings.
Nicely done.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Greetings
Miro

Matyas (0) 2015-01-30 0:34

Hello Bulent! Woooow!!! Brave man. Fantastic diver, jumper! Dynamic scene. Ideal momment. Perfect shot. Great effect. Well done!

mkamionka (74375) 2015-03-14 13:29

Hi Bulent,
I had the pleasure to visit Maui but other islands including Oahu are yet on my list :)
This courageous jump reminds me about a colleague from my current work. He is from Algeria and told me that jumps off the cliffs are quite popular where he lives and two members of his family died in this way.
Nevertheless the picture itself is very impressive, you caught the person in a nice pose.
Very well done,
M