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Submitted: February 6, 2011
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Make:NIKON CORPORATION
Model:NIKON D300S
Shutter Speed:1/800 second
Aperture:F/13.0
Focal Length:38 mm
ISO Speed:320
Date Taken:Jan 23, 2010, 12:07:28 PM
Software:Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 Macintosh

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Leap of Faithby *Allen59

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Waterscapes

Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz.
I'm so very stoked... This was featured in the August, 2010 "Big Issue" of SURFER magazine, and recently made their list of 30 best photos of 2010.

I was photographing a surf competition and noticed this guy running down the bluff with his board. He was late for his heat. Normally, the surfers wait for a lull then scamper down to the point and make a 10 foot jump into the surf. I guess he just couldn't wait, and I caught him as he made this 30-40 foot jump. He timed it perfectly and paddled out to join the competition. I've seen many make this jump, and have done so myself, but never in conditions like this.