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Walter C · Apr 23, 2010, 6:55 PM

Taken from the Huntington Beach (Calif.) pier. There is a growing friction between the surfers and the paddle boarders for "control" of the waves.
These paddle boards are much larger than the typical surfboard and, along with the paddles themselves, can cause injuries to guys (and gals) on surfboards. And, of course, they are much harder to control in congestion.

lesmore49 · Apr 23, 2010, 7:56 PM

Very nice Walter, I've never seen that style of paddling before. You caught the look of intensity on the paddler's face, the roiling water...I like the blue and black colours which contrast with the colour of the water. Excellent.

Looks to me that you might have photographed from a precarious position...almost right over the water and paddler ?

What lens did you use ?

Also congrats on your 4,000th post !

Walter C · Apr 24, 2010, 1:54 AM

Thanks. I used the Canon EF 100-400L IS lens at 100mm, f/7, ISO 400, 1/750 sec.

Mark1616 · Apr 24, 2010, 8:35 AM

I've not seen this sport before either. Have you got any shots of these guys on the waves as it would be interesting to see how they go about it?

Congrats on getting to 4000

waoldrifleman · Apr 24, 2010, 10:12 AM

I have seen a couple of these guys on a smooth lake paddling, but in the surf??? That would be tough! Great shots as always!

Apr 23, 2010, 6:55 PM	#1
Walter C Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA USA Posts: 8,116	Paddle boarding (my 4,000th post!) Taken from the Huntington Beach (Calif.) pier. There is a growing friction between the surfers and the paddle boarders for "control" of the waves. These paddle boards are much larger than the typical surfboard and, along with the paddles themselves, can cause injuries to guys (and gals) on surfboards. And, of course, they are much harder to control in congestion. Attached Images

Apr 24, 2010, 8:35 AM	#4
Mark1616 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,456	I've not seen this sport before either. Have you got any shots of these guys on the waves as it would be interesting to see how they go about it? Congrats on getting to 4000 __________________ [SIZE=1][SIZE=2]Any problems with a post or thread please use the report button at the bottom left of the post and the team will help sort it out.

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Apr 23, 2010, 7:56 PM	#2
lesmore49 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,076	Very nice Walter, I've never seen that style of paddling before. You caught the look of intensity on the paddler's face, the roiling water...I like the blue and black colours which contrast with the colour of the water. Excellent. Looks to me that you might have photographed from a precarious position...almost right over the water and paddler ? What lens did you use ? Also congrats on your 4,000th post !

Apr 24, 2010, 1:54 AM	#3
Walter C Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA USA Posts: 8,116	Thanks. I used the Canon EF 100-400L IS lens at 100mm, f/7, ISO 400, 1/750 sec.

Apr 24, 2010, 10:12 AM	#5
waoldrifleman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: "Sunny" Seattle Posts: 390	I have seen a couple of these guys on a smooth lake paddling, but in the surf??? That would be tough! Great shots as always!