Maui Surfing Photography

Nov 30
2008

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Maui Tow- In Surfing Pictures

Nov 29
2008
Dustin Tow Spartans

Dustin Tows in at Spartans

Dustin Tester- Charges at Spartons today in North Maui. The tow-in season is starting and Dustin was tearing it up with all the guys.  The waves are on the rise and I’ll be there shooting the action. Look for me in my Pink rash guard. LOL.. My friends Jojo and Dustin we’re making fun of me in my pink outfit. Pink, jut isn’t my color.

I had a blast today shooting photos. One of the highlights was when Dustin and I eat it dumping the ski. We caught BIG TIME air trying not to go over the falls and I flew off the back of the ski with camera in hand.  Luckily, we we’re able to get back onto the ski quickly before the next set came. A close call…

Another close one: Dustin’s Ski died on Scott and I while we we’re in the impact zone. The wave was building and building and still the ski would not start. Then, just in the nick of time, it started and we we’re able to jet past the wave coming toward us…  Another close call….

Then… to top it off…  I got hit in the face and shoulder blade when the trailer crank handle slipped from my hand and knock me down tot he ground while Dustin and I we’re trying to get the ski onto the trailer. Ouch….  that hurt..!1  I’m bruised and sore but, I had a killer time.  Thanks Rob and Jacob for coming out to help get the ski onto the trailer. Men sure come in handy sometimes. You guy are the best!

Thank-you Dustin for taking me out today. A shout out to Scott who drove for me this morning while Dustin was towing in with Adam . Thanks for getting me in so,I could capture shots of Dustin.

More photos to come tomorrow.

I live for days like today!  I had the best time and was able to shoot from photos from the ski. Thanks a bunch Dustin.

Stand-Up Paddle Surfing Photo

Nov 29
2008

Stand-up 2

stup surf

My buddy Dustin Tester – Owner of ” Maui Surfer Girls” and I took the jetski out this morning to photograph the tow in surfers at Spartan’s and on the way back to Spreaks in Maui, we saw some guys stand-up paddling into the surf. More photos to follow later of Dustin towing in.

Photo Tips Maui

Nov 28
2008
Taking pictures of nature
The great outdoors offers a lot of irresistible subjects: landscapes, gardens and individual flowers, trees, waterfalls, and animals. The next time you explore Mother Nature, take these helpful tips with you and bring back some amazing pictures.

Step into the light
Look for interesting combinations of color, light, shadow and texture
Morning light gives you warmer, yellow colors
Late afternoon, or evening light provides colors with a hint of red to full red

Prevent flare-ups
Sunlight can hit the camera lens and create flare – those hexagonal shapes that veil over the image
Use a hat or your hand to shade your camera
Find a location where something like a tree or its limbs can block the direct sun

A new angle on life
Sometimes the best photo is the one you just walked by
Look up, look down, look all around you
Take a few wide-angle shots of the area
Move in close to capture the details of a flower or bark of a tree by using macro mode on your camera

Explore your camera modes
Landscape mode – optimizes the camera settings for landscape photos and capturing objects at great distances
Macro mode – perfect for taking extreme close-up photos
Panorama stitch mode – combines up to three shots together into one large picture

Cut the clutter
Unrelated elements compete for the viewer’s attention and draw the eye away from the center of interest
Fill the frame with your subject by moving in close to exclude any extraneous elements
Take vertical pictures of vertical subjects like trees, flowers, and mountains
Shoot from a very low or very high angle to help the subject stand out
If practical, move the subject to a better location with a cleaner backdrop

Capture the full view
Take dramatic shots of beautiful landscapes. Capture the whole scene, be it a landscape or plunging waterfall using the panoramic mode.

Location, location, location
Even city slickers can find opportunities for nature photography – simply head to the park
Do a web search of your region, or a location that you plan to visit on vacation
Search for gardens, wildlife rehab centers, zoos and various nature preserves