[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

I was going to wait till end of month in case I came up with something better but there is something I really like about this so I am not in a hurry to usurp it.

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[Zone]

Really like that Gordon; has an Australian "poster" feel about it (don't know why as I've never been to the Antipodes!) and I have to compliment the straight horizon, usually an after thought where water shots are concerned, where'd you take it?

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

It was taken at Saint Agnes beach last week when I unexpectedly had an afternoon off.
I'm going to print off a large copy and send it to the Lifeguard hut at the beach. Hope they like it.

Gordon

[dodger747]

Really like it...

However, I can't help but feel it would have been even better if the 'lifeguard' on his back had not been obscured, but I think you have captured the background really well!

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

I agree, I would have gone back and asked him to remove his belt thing if I had time. However, it was one of those, "of the moment" shots. Not staged.

Gordon

[electrolyte]

Love that shot Gordon. I don't feel you need to see the whole word as it is obvious that it says "lifeguard". Another top entry...

Originally Posted by electrolyte

Love that shot Gordon. I don't feel you need to see the whole word as it is obvious that it says "lifeguard". Another top entry...

Love it. Great shot.

Alliec

[hutters]

A great capture Gordon, I like it alot.

[monkeyleader]

Really like this - I would expect they would like it too - very well caught and I agree I dont think you need to see the whole lifeguard word .. top stuff !

[Bristol Pete]

Gordon.

Superb. May favourite again this month, by a long chalk. In fact have voted for you in the last two comps. People will talk

Superb bokeh...is that from the 2.8 Sigma?

[Ultima]

The standard is really high again, but this is a winner for me up to now.

Can't put my finger on why I like it but It's a great shot.

Martin

[stevegreen]

Great composition Gordon. Fits the theme well

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

Thanks everyone. Pete: It's the Sigma. I had actually given up for the afternoon and had been using the F4L 70-200 but as I walked away from the beach I turned around and saw the shot. Stuck the Sigma on and put it to max zoom and set the low aperture in order to get the shortest depth of field I could.

Really like this shot!

[onefivenine]

Brilliant shot. The composition and bokeh are superb!

[bowenjones]

Superb shot Gordon, I love the depth of field too

[John 1987]

Amazing shot. I love the unfocused background and the crests of waves just about to break, adds a feeling of power and movement to the usually plain background

[Chunder]

Very cool shot - can't add much else that the others haven't already said, though... composition, bokeh, timiing - all superb!

[richard plumb]

lovely shot Gordon, but for me the background is just a little too out of focus. Slightly more definition to the people in the sea would have helped I think?

Still, great composition and colour.

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

Hi Richard,

Thanks for the comments. The intention was to isolate the lifeguard, showing his lonely existence on a beach full of fun. It's obvious it's a beach and it's obvious it's an adult with kids in the surf. Due to the out of focus composition it makes them look almost alien to me and I like the effect. Still, it's nice that you still enjoyed some of what it has to offer. Thanks for looking

Gordon

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

Hi Richard,

Thanks for the comments. The intention was to isolate the lifeguard, showing his lonely existence on a beach full of fun. It's obvious it's a beach and it's obvious it's an adult with kids in the surf. Due to the out of focus composition it makes them look almost alien to me and I like the effect. Still, it's nice that you still enjoyed some of what it has to offer. Thanks for looking

Gordon

[Chunder]

@Gordon: Ah... so that's how you've managed to have over 7,000 posts...