Kayaking

Great action shot as the water wraps around the subject completely. Love the detail of the kayak and the subject as he survives the waterfall. The fast shutter speed brings the image to life as it freezes the water in mid air. Nicely done! Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Talk about sheer joy! Love the expression on your daughter's face as she paddles along the open water. This is what it means to love the water and getting out to enjoy the sunshine. Nice composition! Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Peaceful and wonderful composition in this image. Love the contrasting color of the blue skies and the yellow kayaks. Makes me want to schedule that trip to New Zealand sometime soon. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Great capture of an intense and competitive game of water polo in a kayak. Good detail on the ball and only wish that mask didn't obscure the subject's face. Wonderful image. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

The simplicity of a tack sharp image in black and white deserves to be recognized. Love how every boats is unique in design but all serve the same purpose. Really nice composition and great symmetry in this image. Thanks for your participation in this contest.

This image made me smile and I immediately selected as on of the top photographs in this contest. Each person shows off the love of the sport and I couldn't resist the comical expressions. Great job in capturing this fun moment before the white waters hit. Thanks for your participation in this contest.

Great title on an image which leaves the viewer wondering what happens next! Amazing image with freezing time in where the subject made a split second choice. Tack sharp image deserves to be shown off in this contest. Thanks for your participation in this contest.

Great action capture! The contrasting colors and the white water sets this image apart from the crowd. Excellent focus on the face which gets the viewer eye to eye and makes one feel part of the action. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest

Congratulations for being at the right place at the right time for this incredible image. Composition with the white water of the surf curving into the kayak gives the viewer hope that he takes the turn successfully. Wonderful image showing off the true versatility and talents of the adventurer. Thank you for your participation in this contest.

Great choice of the fast shutter speed to capture this determined and energy charged paddler. His sheer determination is highlighted as the image is focused on his lone eye behind the small opening of the water curtain. Love how the water creates a screen but his determination shines through. Nice place of focus on his expression behind the water foreground. Wonderful image! Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Leaning as far back as possible to hold on to what ever control remains after that white water takes hold, this paddlers makes the best of a challenging situation. Eyes closed and holding his breath, it appears as though he is planning on the worse while the viewer can enjoy the ride without getting wet. Excellent use of high shutter speeds and fantastic focus at f3.2 to capture this image. Hats off to an awesome image. Thanks so much for participating in this contest.

The muted colors of the icy waters and the series of kayaks caught my eye. Then the thought of kayaking in the frigid waters of the Antarctic made me shiver. I liked the composition of this image as the boats appear to be carefully tied together and escorted to their destination. Wonderful image! Thank you for participating in this contest.

It's those intense piercing eyes that had me! The concentration is reflected in the eyes of the subject and one wonders what is ahead of the next turn. Wonderful composition and tack sharp image. Congratulations for capturing this moment in time! Thanks for your participation in this contest.

Looking quite chilly day for a kayak ride but this image proves to be rewarding. Enjoy seeing the thick gloves of the center paddler and the back paddler taking pictures of the blue ice. Wonderful capture of a cold ride. Thanks so much for participating in this contest.

What an amazing image! Love how your framed the shot and captured the intensity of her focus to stay on course. Getting this composition wasn't easy and your efforts paid off! Congrats on making the top photos in this contest. And, Thank you for your participation in this contest.

Absolutely love how the water is frozen in mid air and surrounding the subject as well as the subject's face as he hits the water. Great job capturing the exact moment in time. Wonderful image! Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

A family that kayaks together stays together! The composition of this image gives the viewer a first hand look on how to get prepared for the water. Love seeing a few people trying out kayaks for size as if to determine whether they are going to be comfortable before they hit the water. Wonderful image! Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Awesome image of the castle with the kayaks! Looks like a great place to paddle along and take in the sights. Wonderful color contrast of the gray castle and blue skies with the vibrantly colored kayaks. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Beautiful landscape image with the kayaks. Relaxing image of the outdoors makes one want to be part of this story. Enjoy seeing the kayaks loading on the side of the cliff. Great composition on a well done image! Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Good sharp image of a double kayak in open waters. Wonderful sequence with both subjects and their paddles in sync together as if it were a water ballet. Love the facial expressions on each of their faces. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Congratulations for capturing this image! The monochromatic attributes of this image brings a sense of calm despite the fact that icebergs floating in the frigid waters. Awe inspiring image of kayaking in the wilderness. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

What a beautiful smile of a young girl on open waters. She looks like the next generation on a kayak. Love the muted colors and the horizon in the distance.. Great capture of her expression on her face. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.

Good composition and use of the sunlight on the subject's face. Her focus appears to be intent on keeping her eye on the water ahead. This image is an example of how the foreground can be enhanced by the muted background. Thank you so much for your participation in this contest.