Windsurfers, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Windsurfing is the ultimate surface water sport. It consists of a windsurf board usually two to four meters long, powered by the effect of the wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating universal joint and comprises a mast, wishbone boom and sail. The sail area ranges from less than 3.0m2 to more than 12m2 depending on the conditions, the skill of the sailor and the type of windsurfing being undertaken.
At one time referred to as "surfing's ginger haired cousin" by the sport's legendary champion, Robby Naish, windsurfing has long struggled to present a coherent image of the sport to outsiders. Indeed, until the 1990s participants would regularly use different names to describe the sport, including sailboarding and board sailing. Despite the term "Windsurfing" becoming the accepted name for the sport, participants are still called "sailors" and not "surfers". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsurfers)

Budapestman, Cretense, Katepina, Dashab, delpeoples, danos heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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ophelcia (0) 2010-03-12 0:49

I really like the momories from the last summer - it brings hope that the summer WILL come!
I'm keen on the main point of the composition and its background.
There is something in the front that disturbs me.....

yquem46 (38752) 2010-03-12 1:02

I like this one vasilis
Not sure though as concerns the little piece of buoy (?) at the FG
Have a nice day
Best
Patrick

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-03-12 2:17

Hello Vasilis!
This one is also wonderful!
The feeling of movement, of the wind slapping on my face together with the sea moisture, is so real!!!
Excellent pov and composition with the windsurfers!
Sharpness, exposure, vertical format and dof are all just as good! There's something in the lower part of the picture that could be wiped out... it's sort of out of place there and bothers the whole image... something to think about for next works! But... nothing serious, my friend!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Budapestman (82620) 2010-03-12 2:37

Hi Vasilis
a very spectacular photo with dynamic sight, the composition is effective, the atmosphere of the photo is great. Superb shot, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot!
George (György)

rikko77 (10861) 2010-03-12 2:54

Hi Vasilis
a great, dynamic image this one: you could catch well the sea spray, which creates a nice background for these two silhouetted windsurfers.
Have a good day
Rikk

Tipuss (673) 2010-03-12 6:06

Hello Vasilis!
That's an impressive picture. And a little appearance of summer...
Have a nice day!
Eva

Cretense (68709) 2010-03-12 9:30

Γεια σου Βασίλη!

Πολύ ωραία καλοκαιρινή λήψη, ωραία φωτογραφία δράσης, άψογο καδράρισμα και σύνθεση! Πολύ καλός φωτισμός!

Ηρακλής

coco (30439) 2010-03-12 9:35

Kalispera Vasilis.

Powerful scene and nice composition and use of the light.

Well done.

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2010-03-12 10:57

Aaah something special from you this time Vasislis, fo a moment i thought you did this while surfing but no that would be too wild. But a great break of motion and the colurs too add flavor to this great sport..

Well done my friend

sayeedd

Yves-triga (5149) 2010-03-12 12:30

hello vasilis,
beautifull realisation all in motion,i like
nice perspective
well done
yves

diomed (13926) 2010-03-12 13:01

Hi Vasili,
amazing silhouettes in backlight, lovely texture of the waves, good contrast, lovely capture, very nice lighting.
Nice WE
Antonio

mauro61 (53411) 2010-03-12 13:11

ciao Vasilis,
splendida immagine con i windsurf e il mare increspato.
Ottimo controluce e grande resa.
un abbraccio
maurizio

francio64 (39888) 2010-03-12 13:57

Ciao Vasilis,
bellissima immagine ricca di movimento e dinamicità.

Complimenti!
Francesco

Dashab (2564) 2010-03-12 22:58

Hello Vasilis,
What a pretty picture! I like the composition, with the other windsurfer in the background who adds a sense of depth to the picture. Very nice back light, too, I like all the glistening waves.
TFS and have a nice weekend!
Dasha

ManuMay (36447) 2010-03-12 23:47

Hi again Vasilis!

Motion, light, contrasts, wind, sun..superb composition and colours play and very good DOF, excellent capture again...and a very elegant frme...as always!!

Manu

delpeoples (60342) 2010-03-13 0:41

Geia sou Vasilis, nice vertical action shot. The light is beautiful and I like the sillhouettes of the windsurfers, who make a wonderful symmetry. TFS and enjoy your weekend, Lisa

danos (110407) 2010-03-14 0:30

Βασίλη καλημέρα,
έπιασες μια πολύ δυναμική και συγχρόνως εντυπωσιακή σκηνή με τους surfers σε δράση. Εξαιρετικό το πάγωμα της σκηνής με τις σιλουέτες των αθλητών να διαγράφονται ξεχωριστά μέσα στο φως.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

xavshot (69835) 2010-03-14 6:22

Bonjour Vaislis
une très belle image et un bon timing dans le cadrage. Le positionnement des deux véliplanchistes est superbe.
Xavier

clio (27961) 2010-03-14 14:47

Geia sou Vasili,
I like the sensation of speed, freedom, enjoyment to fly on the waves which shows through this photo.
Beautiful light!
Bravo,
Diane

sacavem (18620) 2010-03-15 14:46

Olá Vasilis,

This is a very spectacular and exciting shot. Impressive POV and very good timing. Details are effective and interesting. Suggestive shot.
Filipe

mkamionka (73344) 2010-03-17 5:29

Hi Vasilis,
very impressive work. The silhouettes of the surfers are fantastic and both so sharp! The shallow DOF makes a great effect here, although we can still admire the wonderful coast of this island.
Beautiful work!
M

xramm (1831) 2010-05-04 1:23

Very good POV.
Nice atmosphere to catch.
Regards,
Hakki

kiks (12805) 2010-08-15 14:31

The motion and wilderness of the sea is so weel captured by you at this image! Amazing. You handeld the dificult light also extremly good.
Best regdrs
Kiks

Schnappilic (9692) 2011-10-04 12:42

Hello Vasilis,

I like this composition with a special light and shadows.
Great capture!

Best regards,

Ovidiu