Wow! A superbly well-timed capture worthy of the front pages. It's likely the photographer has done very well with this 'lucky' shot. I say lucky in the sense that while it's a scene that may be anticipated, there would have been little control over the crashing waves framing the two people to absolute perfection. Nonetheless, as saying goes you have to be in it to win it. There's no doubting that the photographer picked a great spot and has brilliantly seized a fleeting moment.
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**This contest is open to photographers ranked 1001+ in this week’s <a href="https://www.photocrowd.com/photographer-community/">Leaderboard</a>.** Waves of the watery kind in this contest. Whether you're shooting from a nice dry beach, or taking your waterproofed camera into the surf, we're exploring the many ways in which water swells and breaks. That could be far out at sea or more commonly when it reaches land. People and craft are welcome in the pictures, so we may see a surfer or a jetski or two.
I find the warm colours and muted lighting of this turbulent seascape strangely calming. It has a less is more characteristic that is hard to quantify, almost a Turneresque vibe. The breaking waves form a neatly placed focal point that then lead to the subtle layers of the sky. There's nothing obviously flashy or compelling, it's just thoroughly pleasant image.
There's a near graphic quality to this image due to its unusual, high viewpoint. It's made all the more appealing for the vibrant colours and the way that individuals are emphasised by their long shadows. I also like the way the breaking surf cuts the scene in half, perhaps going against the rule of thirds. Sometimes images can still be interesting even if they go against traditional guidelines.
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