Long Hot Summer – Dangerous Shorebreak

[Mark Fuge]

This image was taken on the north shore of Oahu, of kids belly boarding in the surf. The flag indicates the existing dangers shorebreak conditions.

Modifications in CS4 included; Topaz Denoise, Topaz Detail, Topaz Simplify, Hue & Saturation, Shadows & Highlight, as well as other standard PS adjustments.

Enjoy!

[Kerry Perkins]

Mark, I'm surprised there aren't more surfers out there. They love a good shore break! Southern California has some pretty famous ones.

I like the colors and action here. Nice contrast between the two people sitting on the beach and the surfers and swimmers in the water. I might have liked to see more of the blue in the sky in the middle of the image, but I understand that those are clouds... I think it needs just a bit of CCW rotation. Oh yeah, and I love that red flag - really nice anchor for the image!

[Indranil Sircar]

Very nice image, Mark. Love the water color effect. Agree with Kerry on the flag... anchors the image nicely.

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks Kerry and Indranil for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

Kerry, the horizon is level, I adjusted it on the original prior to processing. But thanks for the comment.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Looks like a nice way to spend the day. Comp is excellent and I think the colours are perfect for the mood.

[Kerry Perkins]

Mark, you are correct! Sorry about that, I guess my head was a little tilted at the time. :o:D

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks for viewing and comments, Jackie. Appreciate it.

Kerry, no problem. I felt the same when I finished it and had to recheck it too. We old photos don't always see it the way it is! ;) :D But appreciate your viewing and comments.