Zicatela #2

Excellent picture, congrats.

Taken from the north end of Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The clay being mined from the beach shows up here as brown streaks in the foam. It's hard to judge the scale with no surfer in this shot, but this wave's face was probably 20-25 feet.

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Coffee_Break says:

!!!
clicking 'all sizes' should be obligatory here
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

u.linder says:

wow absolutely amazing! speechless!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

peppermint.patty says:

foamy and furious. i love it!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

suesue2 says:

A spectacular scene!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche says:

AMAZING SHOT

*sigh*
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

rgh05t says:

Remarkable shot, interesting wave information
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ken Blackwell says:

Fantastic light, colors in the waves. Supurb shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche says:

(hope your baggage did arrive!!!)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

clickbelem says:

Great shot man..... Wonderful collors and beautiful place.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Karjala says:

Stunning image, Pete! The wave shape is incredible.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

-Nat says:

The waves look frozen. Great colours as well!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGsy says:

W
O
W
!
!
!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Matilde B. says:

sooo beautiful, that place!! hugs,
mat
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

konaboy says:

Thanks, all!

@Sabine: They found our baggage in Mexico City, and it should be here this afternoon -- woowoo!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

hokulea says:

holy cow. what a wave. that's just crazy!! i predict a million clickees for this one! :-D
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

Wow... wonderful!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

LeFÏon says:

SPECTACULAR ............instant FAV !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

wonderful light and colors Pete! Thanks for sharing your vacation images with us.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

oh wow pete ... this may be the most beautiful image of a wave i've ever seen......
the thundering scallops are like the scallops of a seashell ... the foam's gleam ... the color of the sky..
could look at this just about forever......
mahalo and gracias!
and aloha from home... *
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

asmundur says:

Outstanding!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

...anna christina... says:

Beautiful colors, light , in the waves!!

VERY ...VERY...SPECTACULAR !!!

A FAVE !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jot.de says:

awesome waves!!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Awesome power and beauty captured in this magnificent shot, Pete. The light is extraordinary.

I've favorited and tagged this one "QUALITY" and am hoping you will join and post it to:
www.flickr.com/groups/quality_photography/,
where photographic quality like this gets the recognition it deserves and inspires others...

QUALITY!

Please read the rules on the group's opening page.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nj dodge says:

Great light, color and wave form Pete.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Yates says:

scary!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

espion says:

wow! great shot. so rhythmic and powerful!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

myla kent says:

You've rendered me speechless once again.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

auntiebs says:

Oh... how gorgeous that is!
I wonder if it was that inthralling live and in person.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

Awesome
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

[ angela ] says:

Marvellous to view it in the large size !!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Omar Junior says:

wowwww que momento lindo !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Griffith says:

Woah!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dhammza says:

Damn good!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mphoenix says:

Just... breathtaking!
Wish I could be there to see the real thing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

clairity says:

What a wave!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

rickyrhodes says:

surreal... great wave shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Mario 2R's says:

Stunning shot!
Best of the day!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

joe5ho says:

Amazing shot, so much detail in the water!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatt says:

I can almost hear the heavy thud of that much water hitting the beach... amazing
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pondage says:

whooaaaa!~!@!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Bev and Steve (In Alaska) says:

Beautiful shot Pete. You really got a good wave.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

anaisanais says:

A beautiful shot !! the more i see yours photos, the more i like them... you have a wonderful eyes to catch the good moment, light and subject !! Bravo !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jaki good says:

AWESOME! you are a gifted ph0tographer pete - you capture beauty in marvelous ways! a fave of course!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafael Tomazi says:

Show de imagem!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

WorkisPlayisWork says:

Pete, this is a fantastic shot. I am,as per usual, in total awe of your abilities!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sue, Toronto says:

WOW
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

isabella_s says:

Amazing capture, powerful ...luv it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

exhibitj says:

Looks like a tidal wave!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

niccodeamus says:

so good it works without a subject, so good
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

stinkerbell1 says:

those are some damn fierce and impressive waves!
nice shot!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Debe says:

fantastic!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Λl℮Roda® says:

Holy sh*t dude! This is FANTASTIC! Faved for sure!!!
P.S: Nice description too!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Nells Photography says:

This is absolutely beautiful...a fave !!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nune says:

Amazing capture - great!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MirrorScope says:

Fantastic! I just read central america coasts are experiancing unusually big waves at the moment due to a storm 2,000 miles out to sea. You sure caught one of them!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

viacreativa says:

How do you keep on doing it? You make it look like paradise.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

si3illa says:

Wow! Instant fave ;-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

lifefreezer says:

S P E C T A C U L A R ... C A P T U R E....an instant fave for many I am sure....thank you for being there and having the expertise to make this image explode
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

annaclaricealmeida says:

fantastic and strong!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dricota © says:

Magnific!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

S1W says:

Wicked!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

carolyn_in_oregon says:

love the angle on this! Beautiful waves!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

flamed says:

drawdroppingly beautiful - you are a true maestro
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

fanz says:

Totally amazing picture!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Aqua Energy Design Studio says:

Love the light in this scene!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

doublecappuccino says:

Holy macaroni! That's unbelievable. The clay really adds punch to an already great shot. Thanks for the explanation.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

pfflyers1 says:

Awesome close-out
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

SurfinSable says:

Fabulous!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

viacreativa says:

Flamed is dropping his what??! His drawers!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Eggz says:

The Meat Grinder!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Just perfect.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

k_30 [deleted] says:

Superb!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ImageInnovation Photography says:

Astonishing shot. The colors and lighting are magnificent. You've really captured the motion. Faved.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dally says:

Why do I always feel like I'm repeating myself when I look at your pics?

As I've asked you before, if you would just turn out a "so-so," only "kinda great" picture once in awhile, I would feel better about life in general.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Renata Diem says:

Maravilhosa!

Parabéns Pete, tua foto é a primeira no calendário de hoje! Merecida :)

Beijos
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

L.G.Mills says:

This is magnificant !!!! It takes my breath away...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mistylin says:

wow what a great picture that god sent you just wow is all i got to say bout that
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_asilo says:

nice
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

roddh says:

wow!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

eye of einstein says:

wow how'd ya do that...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Alan Spring  says:

Nature is perfect! i have one dvd from this beach... really cool! Extreme moments!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula AnDDrade says:

Amazing!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

silentmute says:

Fantastic shot. Awesome motion capture. Well exceuted.

Resistance is futile, join us at The Continuum Pool
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

thnkfst says:

beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

marciakd says:

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2006/06/20 /

Parabéns amiguinho!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mattie_cou [deleted] says:

now that you got off the lap top i can finally tell you this:

you
are
one
awesome
photographer.

this is my favorite. ever. period.
congratulations!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dailyville says:

You capture such magnificent images. It's a joy to see your work. Thank you.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Another Chance Ranch says:

This is amazing! Absolutely amazing!! Instant fave!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

thewebcat says:

Wowza!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

☀ Sol says:

Great!!!!!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff's Naughty Pictures says:

An amazing image.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

Way to go, Pete !
By the time you see this in Mexico (3 hours from now), it may not be in the #1 position any longer.
Now you have proof for the "Interestingness" Groups.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Leley says:

I got to see it as a open to explore and wanted to congratulate you on it.
Just amazing..
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

wonderful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Millenaar says:

Man, this a awesome!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nathan_saksena says:

Amazing!! Just love the beauty of this photo. One ofthe best surf photos I have seen.
Nitin, Sydney
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

just ipernity can do it... [deleted] says:

i live in mexico and i never saw something like that...great shot!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr.Chan says:

That's when Poseidon is angry . SUPER CATCH .
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ecantugarza says:

Excelent shot!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lemon DEB [deleted] says:

Thats a* Wild ride
good one
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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Zicatela #2

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