Mavericks

[rhyman]

I went to MAvericks this weekend and got some nice shots. Check them out here. Anyone else have something to share?? Rick

http://rickncheryl.smugmug.com/gallery/4161299#242973807

[gregneil]

Those are great! When I lived in the bay area I used to go watch Mavericks from the cliff when it was breaking. I'd heard the contest was held, but hadn't seen any pics yet... great stuff!

[aktse]

Nicely done!

I was thinking about heading down there, but realized that I wouldn't have gotten anything good unless I was on a boat!

[J.T.]

I went to MAvericks this weekend and got some nice shots. Check them out here. Anyone else have something to share?? Rick

http://rickncheryl.smugmug.com/gallery/4161299#242973807

Great stuff, I was waiting to see stuff so thanks for posting.

By the way, I am assuming you were on a boat or jet ski? What did that cost you? I heard some boats were asking about $250 for a trip out?

Would you do it again?

[OrvSal]

Great shots, thanks for sharing them. I would have liked to have been there too. Here in So Cal, we had some nice waves but nothing like those!

[ian408]

I think a boat ride would be the only way these days.

Cool stuff!

[rhyman]

I was on a boat. I did pay $270. It was worth ever penny. It was soo cool!!

Rick

[gus]

I was on a boat. I did pay $270. It was worth ever penny. It was soo cool!!

Rick

I'd pay it as well...what a chance ! Nice stuff you got. Im am wanting to get down south to our 'shipsstern bluff' ...its the filthiest wave about. In the cold water at the bottom of Australia. (http://www.surfersvillage.com/img/st/Dylan-Longbottom-Shipsterns.jpg)

[rhyman]

That is a great shot Gus. It is amazing when water does this. I have about 2000 shots from last weekend. These are not the best, they are good, but I need to go through everything to get the best. But some of them have the same effect that you captured in your shot where the water looks like a mountain, or a living creature. It is rare that you see water do what it does in the huge waves.

[kitvan]

:huh omg. Wow those are amazing!! You're a lucky man. :D

I was in Ventura on Sat. Here's my post if you're interested (I mistakenly posted in Journeys):
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=81402

btw- Do you process your photos?

[torags]

http://torags.smugmug.com/photos/242715157-M.jpg

Nice shots.. Wasn't the water crowded with boats?

My best one.. album here

http://torags.smugmug.com/gallery/4157754#P-1-12

[Giphsub]

Very nice pics :clap

[rhyman]

:huh omg. Wow those are amazing!! You're a lucky man. :D

I was in Ventura on Sat. Here's my post if you're interested (I mistakenly posted in Journeys):
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=81402

btw- Do you process your photos?

These Mavericks shots were straight from the camera. no processing. But I usually shoot RAW and use lightroom. Sometimes DxO. My HDR shots I use Photomatix

[Baldy]

Anyone going this year? I'm itching to. What lens to take?

[torags]

Anyone going this year? I'm itching to. What lens to take?

I'm going. I'll be on a boat. Don't know whether morning or afternoon, I'll wait until I get the tide info

Lens? if you're on a boat a 300mm w a 1.4 or the preferred DX with 70/200 & 1.4. The boats keep moving a little - there is a lot of traffic.

On land a 1300mm and good luck with that in foggy conditions... :D

Rags

[ian408]

Hey Baldy, here's 500 from the cliff. Not sure you'll be able to get up there -- there has been some talk of closing that off to spectators. I'd think 500 is on the short side. So 600 or 800 at least.

http://www.408views.com/Sports/Surf/mavericks/428293184_ErKsz-L.jpg

[torags]

Yup 500mm, Jeff Clark from bluff

http://ragspix.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavericks-Surfers-Pics-Ragspix/DSC0351-01/210622043_6cp9R-L-1.jpg

[Jacobovs]

Yup 500mm, Jeff Clark from bluff

http://ragspix.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavericks-Surfers-Pics-Ragspix/DSC0351-01/210622043_6cp9R-L-1.jpg

Darn, I was going to go today but wound up distracted with other things! Nice shot.

[torags]

Not today Jacob (mine a couple of years ago)

I'm thinking Steamers will be good Tue & Wed when we get big water. I'm hoping it doesn't rain - that would be a bitch

[rhyman]

I'm going. I'll be on a boat. Don't know whether morning or afternoon, I'll wait until I get the tide info

Lens? if you're on a boat a 300mm w a 1.4 or the preferred DX with 70/200 & 1.4. The boats keep moving a little - there is a lot of traffic.

On land a 1300mm and good luck with that in foggy conditions... :D

Rags

HI Rags. Ill be on the boat too. I am on the Am and the PM. Maybe I will see ya. Lens, I will be using a 400mm DO. It is perfect. I have an extender but I did not need it. The 300 f2.8 with and extender would be about the same. Im very excited. Hopefully soon.

[torags]

HI Rags. Ill be on the boat too. I am on the Am and the PM. Maybe I will see ya. Lens, I will be using a 400mm DO. It is perfect. I have an extender but I did not need it. The 300 f2.8 with and extender would be about the same. Im very excited. Hopefully soon.

This mornings report indicates no rain for Tue/Wed (Ha! that can change); but so far so good...

I prefer the morning boat, the light is better, but the fog is thicker :dunno

A tip: Last time parking control started at 6am. I got there at 5:45am and got parking at the marina; you may have to take the shuttle later. If you got a wide 1.8 or 2.8 bring it. You may want to take low light pre launch shots.

I'll be carrying a ThinkTank Airport Ultralight (square bag); it's tough to miss. Hope to see you there

Your 400 will be good. Last time I had a 200/400 w 1.4.

[torags]

This mornings report indicates no rain for Tue/Wed (Ha! that can change); but so far so good...

I prefer the morning boat, the light is better, but the fog is thicker :dunno

A tip: Last time parking control started at 6am. I got there at 5:45am and got parking at the marina; you may have to take the shuttle later. If you got a wide 1.8 or 2.8 bring it. You may want to take low light pre launch shots.

I'll be carrying a ThinkTank Airport Ultralight (square bag); it's tough to miss. Hope to see you there

Your 400 will be good. Last time I had a 200/400 w 1.4.

An update. There is a surfing event going on in Hawaii that will preclude Mavericks for a few top surfers, it's iffy if the Mav will go this week (from my source)

[Baldy]

An update. There is a surfing event going on in Hawaii that will preclude Mavericks for a few top surfers, it's iffy if the Mav will go this week (from my source)I heard that it was canceled due to an unfavorable southwest wind. A surfer friend of mine said they'll be out there and sent me this:

Tuesday 12/08
FAIR
SURF: 8-12 ft. - 3 ft. overhead to double overhead + occasionally 15 ft. and fair conditions.
Somewhat of a slow start early; long period NW swell rapidly building through the afternoon, strongest late with larger waves; light NW winds due; small SW swell

Wednesday 12/09
FAIR TO GOOD
SURF: 15-18 ft. - triple overhead + occasionally 25 ft. and fair to good conditions.
Solid WNW swell peaks; light to moderate E/SE winds; small SW swell; many breaks closed-out

Thursday 12/10
FAIR TO GOOD
SURF: 15-18 ft. - triple overhead + occasionally 20 ft. and fair to good conditions.
Large WNW swell due to fade, strongest early; light ESE winds due; small SW swell

Friday 12/11
POOR TO FAIR
SURF: 8-10 ft. - 3 ft. overhead to double overhead occasionally 12 ft. and poor to fair conditions.
Easing WNW swell with more SE winds due

Wednesday still looks like the day... I'm surprised they chose not to do the contest.

[ian408]

www.wavewatch.com or www.surfline.com

[Baldy]

Hey, I'm pretty good at video. Anyone shoot it from the boat or is it too rockity rock?

[ian408]

Hey, I'm pretty good at video. Anyone shoot it from the boat or is it too rockity rock?
Too rocky. I bet if you rented something like this (http://www.ken-lab.com/), it might work.

[Jacobovs]

This mornings report indicates no rain for Tue/Wed (Ha! that can change); but so far so good...

I prefer the morning boat, the light is better, but the fog is thicker :dunno

A tip: Last time parking control started at 6am. I got there at 5:45am and got parking at the marina; you may have to take the shuttle later. If you got a wide 1.8 or 2.8 bring it. You may want to take low light pre launch shots.

I'll be carrying a ThinkTank Airport Ultralight (square bag); it's tough to miss. Hope to see you there

Your 400 will be good. Last time I had a 200/400 w 1.4.

What time in the am do things get going?

[torags]

Hey, I'm pretty good at video. Anyone shoot it from the boat or is it too rockity rock?

Pretty sure you'll get jelly. I don't use my monopod because of the rocking

"What time in the am do things get going?"

About 8:30am as best as I can remember. If you're going on a private boat, probably a good idea to pack a sandwich. The Mav boats supply a box lunch.

This was taken 8:50am in 2008 contest

http://ragspix.smugmug.com/Competitions/Mavericks-Surfers-pics-Ragspix/DSC0125-30/242715058_DXfDe-M-3.jpg

this was the winner, who shared the prize money (top flight folks).

If you're going to shoot from the ridge. Consider the fog in the am you might not be able to get shots

[torags]

Looks like "the Eddy" is on, next Mavericks.

http://live.quiksilver.com/2009/bigwave/live.php?btn_live=_ove

That said, Steamers looks awful good for tomorrow. 19 - 28' swells, offshore wind 1-2 mph. Will anybody show up? Well it is Santa Cruz....

I'm up to my ears in work but I'm going to try to get down there.

Anybody else?

[ian408]

I'm up to my ears in work but I'm going to try to get down there.

Anybody else?

I'm pretty busy as well. Not sure I'll make it but maybe.

[ASkip]

I'm pretty busy as well. Not sure I'll make it but maybe.

I'm watching the Eddie Aikau contest online, they just said everyone's leaving Hawaii tonight to go surf Mavericks tomorrow, so you guys gotta go and get some shots!
Anna

[Jacobovs]

Looks like "the Eddy" is on, next Mavericks.

http://live.quiksilver.com/2009/bigwave/live.php?btn_live=_ove

That said, Steamers looks awful good for tomorrow. 19 - 28' swells, offshore wind 1-2 mph. Will anybody show up? Well it is Santa Cruz....

I'm up to my ears in work but I'm going to try to get down there.

Anybody else?

He Rags, I have never shot at Steamers, is 600mm too much lens for that place?
:scratch

[torags]

He Rags, I have never shot at Steamers, is 600mm too much lens for that place?
:scratch

Yeah I think so, unless you shoot from the beach

I did OK with 450mm on FX. Ian408 got good exposures with a 300 w 1.4. If you have a 70/200 2.8 I can lend you my Nik 1.4X if you don't have one

[Jacobovs]

Yeah I think so, unless you shoot from the beach

I did OK with 450mm on FX. Ian408 got good exposures with a 300 w 1.4. If you have a 70/200 2.8 I can lend you my Nik 1.4X if you don't have one

Thanks, I have one. When are you going am or pm?

Went out to Mavs to take a look at today's action. Lighting was lousy, but managed to get a few shots.

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0435/735851561_QZw8E-XL.jpg

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0414/735851693_piy7B-XL.jpg

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0394/735851789_iKwhz-XL.jpg

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0444/735851496_yZpPQ-XL.jpg

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0519/735851244_VkhHv-XL.jpg

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0502/735851318_4SQ3C-XL.jpg

http://jacobovitz.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavs-Dec-8-2009/SHA0571/735851175_VyKrB-XL.jpg

[ian408]

600 might be a bit long but there are days I wish I had one. Especially shooting from the road near the stairs. I think it gives you options that help control light a bit. Thing is, you won't know till you're there and can shoot with it.

[torags]

Hey Jacob, that 600 really delivers at Mavericks. Sharpness and color rendition are excellent.

:clap

I'll probably get there between 9-10am

[Baldy]

Okay, I rented a D3x with a 500mm and got a boat for tomorrow for four hours. I have 3 other guys with me and our lenses are the Canon 200, 300, and 400.

If anyone's still up and wants on the boat, email me at baldy at smugmug dot com.

[ian408]

Hey Baldy. 70/200. Don't forget that.

[torags]

Hey Baldy. 70/200. Don't forget that.

Ians right.

If you're on the boat you might need it... primes lose function when they're coming at you and you may come at them... or not.

Repeat dozens of times...

I'd love to join but can't afford the time. It should be good... enjoy.. :thumb

[FLYING EYEBALL]

Okay, I rented a D3x with a 500mm and got a boat for tomorrow for four hours. I have 3 other guys with me and our lenses are the Canon 200, 300, and 400.

If anyone's still up and wants on the boat, email me at baldy at smugmug dot com.


:lurk

[devbobo]

G'day Guys,

We had an awesome time shooting Mavericks this morning.

Here's a few of my favourites...it's my fine time shooting surf action.

http://www.introversion.com.au/Events/Mavericks-2009/IMG0810/736640152_pC8gJ-L.jpg

http://www.introversion.com.au/Events/Mavericks-2009/IMG0923/736641967_VUAnH-L.jpg

http://www.introversion.com.au/Events/Mavericks-2009/IMG0942/736642621_EoH32-L.jpg

http://www.introversion.com.au/Events/Mavericks-2009/IMG0745/736638377_LLpDf-L.jpg

http://www.introversion.com.au/Events/Mavericks-2009/IMG0685/736637367_6TVRz-L.jpg

There a some other images here (http://www.introversion.com.au/Events/Mavericks-2009/10597060_EtZes).

Cheers,

David

[ian408]

First and fourth are nice shots!

[torags]

Nice swells and great color. A lot of guys showed up.

Let me ask you... Do you wonder what your subject should be when snapping.

The waves are so huge they are a subject on their own and they almost seem to diminish the value of the surfer to the image. Aww... maybe it's just me.:scratch

[Jacobovs]

Nice shots. I need to get on a boat next time. Didn't get much I liked from the bluff.:clap:bow

How does one arrange for a boat ride?

[DoctorIt]

Good ones Dev - especially that last shot as it really frames the whole wave, I don't even mind that the surfer's a bit soft. Bit different shooting from a boat, I bet.



...waiting to see Baldy's :lurk

[ASkip]

Awesome Maverick's pictures!!

So what is it like on a boat? are you elbow to elbow with other photographers and people? Do you stand? Is a monopod even of any use? Is there risk of falling out? How seasick do people get? Looks worth it to get nice pictures. Then how much time you have to spend getting the salt spray off your gear afterwards?

Thanks for sharing the pix!
Anna

[devbobo]

We had two boats with 5 photogs. A 27' boat and a smaller boat (that could carry two photogs and get closer to the action). One photog shot with a monopod, the rest of us shot hand held.

Being the first time shooting surf action and on a boat, it was quite a challenge. It was fun dealing with the swell as well as trying to anticipate the rider's path etc....but it was a ton of fun.

Doc, the softness of the surfer in the last photo was due to my fail (initially) on settings, resulting in a slower than required shutter speed.

[Baldy]

...waiting to see Baldy's :lurkMe too! They're still sitting on my memory card... The D3x shot slower than I expected, my fail for not realizing it's not the fast-shooting D3, but I can't wait to see what's lurking on my card.

We had three other shooters there too, I'll have to get them to post.

[bwg]

http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8373/737260296_w9Cej-L-2.jpg


http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8424/737260344_Ah2Ar-L-2.jpg


http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8443/737260390_XNybs-L-2.jpg


http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8496/737260470_yxZfi-L-2.jpg


http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8782/737260765_5iwEK-L-1.jpg


http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8806/737260797_EsgoC-L-1.jpg


http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8665/737260681_s7BmN-L-1.jpg


full gallery here: http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09

[torags]

Baldy looks better in makeup................... :hide

[ian408]

Lee, you've got some great stuff too. Love the exposures.

[bstrong]

http://brianstrong.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavericks-Dec-2009/IMG8770/736920807_T8iqD-L.jpg

http://brianstrong.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavericks-Dec-2009/IMG9084/736928596_3byjA-L.jpg

http://brianstrong.smugmug.com/Sports/Mavericks-Dec-2009/IMG8742/736919837_pYy6n-L.jpg

[ian408]

Brian, that first one rocks.

[FLYING EYEBALL]

Great stuff guys :clap

[rhyman]

Nice shots. I need to get on a boat next time. Didn't get much I liked from the bluff.:clap:bow

How does one arrange for a boat ride?

Here is how.

http://www.maverickssurfgear.com/20092010-contest-b20092010.html

[DoctorIt]

I really like this shot! The surfer is just there for scale, we're seeing the full profile of the wave, and that soft bit of ocean on the background. Awesome!



http://photos.bigwebguy.net/Photography/Mavericks09/333X8782/737260765_5iwEK-S.jpg

[bwg]

I really like this shot! The surfer is just there for scale, we're seeing the full profile of the wave, and that soft bit of ocean on the background. Awesome!Thanks Erik. Thats one of my faves too. Between the rocking of our boat, the swells between us and the surfers and the other boats/skis around it was easily the most difficult shoot I've done. I felt lucky to get an in-focus shot, let alone something with any sort of composition. Mad props to those guys that make their living doing this stuff.