Timing. Timing is everything when it comes to shooting surfers from the sky using a drone. Nailing the shot is not an easy thing to do with waves moving in one direction and the surfer another. Often waves will break in different places as well, so setting up in the right spot to get everything framed perfectly takes practice and intuition.
Shutter speed is a large factor in getting everything sharp and in focus, as well as many other fine tuned factors and tweaks that come from years of dedication perfecting this style of photography.
This is one of my favourite images I have captured of a surfer with style carving up the lip of the wave, the ocean spray off the back and the rich vibrant tones of the ocean.
It has taken years of experimentation to capture a frame like this and I still get excited when I catch one, as they are few and far between.
Artist: New Light Visuals
Title: Snap Back
Edition: 1/1
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