• Rough job. - lostnthought92
  • Hang on guys...we're going over the waves! - Faith Unlimited
  • That thing must really be moving good to jump a wave like that. Nice shot. - rothj06
  • i'd like to b here
    angle-mine.blogspot.com - sachkehtahu
  • Wow - 1-four-three
  • Wheeeeeeeeeeee... - www.bazpics.com
  • battered cod down here - rise&fall
  • Love the ACTiON! - alliance1911
  • 11 травня 1917 року гідрокрейсер було перейменовано у «Авіатор». Протягом 1917 року моряки-чорноморці активно виступали на підтримку УНР та звертались до Центральної Ради з вимогою рішучих дій по українізації Чорноморського флоту та створенню Українських військово-морських сил. - Alexander Osypenko
  • Google's Ukrainian to English translation to Note over image:
    Osypenko added a note:
    May 11, 1917 hidrokreyser was renamed the "Aviator". Over 1917 sailors Chernomortsev actively spoke in support of the UPR and appealed to the Central Council to demand decisive action by Ukrainization Blac

Coast Guard 47' Motor Lifeboat in Morro Bay, CA 04 Dec 2007

Coast Guard Boat in Morro Bay, CA 04 Dec 2007 - big waves today! Photo by Mike Baird bairdphotos.com Canon 1D Mark III with 600mm IS lens with polarizer, on tripod on dry land, RAW. Taken from land at the base of Morro Rock - see map under more properties. Join us at photomorrobay.com

[15 Sept 2009 Note] Creative commons License rights re-set to most permissive CC Attribution (profit or non-profit).

photomorrobay pool members especially, please critique this image for technical and/or artistic improvement. mike [at} mikebaird dot com bairdphotos.com

See Gary Robertshaw's superior sequence of a knockdown capsize at about the same time and location 04dec2007 at www.pbase.com/roberthouse/cg2007

10 June 2008 usage note: Creative Common use at sailboats.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/fun-with-a-coast-guard...

used in Water: A California Story

Used in Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard

License Change effective 16 July 2008: All Rights Reserved - A logo-removed version of this photo is an iStockphoto as of 07 Oct. 2008. Previous Creative Commons uses not affected. [see license re-set to CC Attribution above on 15 Sept. 2009]

06sept2008 iStockphoto notes on re-submit on rejection based on keyword 'practice' not approved: Coast Guard boat battles storm waves
Coast Guard boat (identifying marks removed) battles storm waves during open ocean water rescue survival maneuver near Morro Bay, CA, off the west coast of the USA.

tags:Major Ocean, Group Of People, Number of People, Nautical Vessel, Military Ship, Wave, Rescue, Sea, Survival, Surf, Coast Guard
categories: Concepts & Ideas > Teamwork;Transportation;People

15sept2008 iStockphoto says: "We regret to inform you that we cannot accept your submission, entitled Coast Guard boat battles storm waves ( www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/7142191/2/ist... for addition to the iStockphoto library for the following reasons: 2nd rejection. Nice image. Sorry for not indicating it during first inspection but you might have to downsize to improve image quality. Thank you.
+++This file contains artifacting when viewed at full size. This technical issue is commonly created by the quality settings in-camera, in post-processing or in RAW settings. Artifacting may be the result of other factors such as excessive level adjustments.

07 Oct. 2008 iStockphoto says "We are glad to inform you that your file "Coast Guard boat battles storm waves" has been accepted for addition to the iStockphoto library. Thank you very much for your Submission. You can view your submission at:
www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup.php?id=7349542 "

08 Dec 2008: Used without attribution at www.foxsaver.com/public/picture/303979274 [attribution fixed, but continues to link to illegal source in China]

20 March 2009 Creative Commons use note

05 Nov 2010 $100 USD requested for royalty free use. Sent PayPal fund request
ixblue2010 has sent you a message on Flickr. Subject: Coast Guard 47' Motor... For a Poster
Date: 5th November, 2010; Hello Mike, We are a company name IXBLUE and we would like to use your Coast Guard picture for one poster for an exhibition (MAST 2010). We would like to know what are the term and condition for this picture. To see the poster please check the link below :
dl.free.fr/iCVK2iOJx Best regards, Béranger; beranger. blaudez {at] ixsea.com; www.ixmarine.com

Comments and faves

  1. rjoseph, fe_cavallo, TomSlatin.com, Idjpg, and 484 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. Ed.Stockard (66 months ago | reply)

    great shot Mike

  3. docentjoyce (66 months ago | reply)

    Great action shot!! dj

  4. ChuckThePhotographer (66 months ago | reply)

    That's a great capture Mike. Unfortunately I had to work today and missed all the fun

  5. kevincole (66 months ago | reply)

    What a difference the polarizer makes.

  6. mikebaird (66 months ago | reply)

    kevincole Kevin, Yes, you have got get a polarizer for the kind of water scenes you like to do.

  7. ..Kelly. (66 months ago | reply)

    What a fantastic capture! The sense of drama and danger is palpable!!!

  8. bdaraio (66 months ago | reply)

    Great Photo!

    Bob Daraio
    FL-16-07 USCG Aux

  9. Faith Unlimited (66 months ago | reply)

    I see you were out taking pics of the big waves! Thanks for posting these beautiful pics Mike! I haven't had a chance to get over to the Coast yet this week.

  10. Jaymal (66 months ago | reply)

    The coast guard loves it when big waves come to MB. I saw them doing this last year.

  11. andreas lem (66 months ago | reply)

    Wow - that´s very impressing. Their stomach must be a robust one.
    :-)

  12. m.delanzo@yahoo.com (66 months ago | reply)

    Very Nice ACTION SHOT Mike B........great timming

  13. mikebaird (66 months ago | reply)

    photomorrobay pool members especially, please critique this image for technical and/or artistic improvement. mike [at} mikebaird dot com bairdphotos.com

  14. jackie ramo (66 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful

    Thank you from those of us not living near the water.

  15. Daniel Condé (66 months ago | reply)

    Wow, Very impressive !

  16. GemFireAir (65 months ago | reply)

    WhaHoo! I can only imagine what the drop on the other side of those waves felt like!
    I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave

  17. pe_ha45 (65 months ago | reply)

    Great shot!

    I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave

  18. ssabin (65 months ago | reply)

    Great capture!
    I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave

  19. s0ulsurfing (65 months ago | reply)

    great timing, superb action shot

    I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave

  20. joalou (65 months ago | reply)

    ~Wow This is an Awesome photo! I saw this in
    An Awesome Shot!
    An Awesome Shot Award!! (Invite only images)
    Please tag your photos AnAwesomeShot

  21. mrpepper27 (65 months ago | reply)

    ~Wow This is an Awesome photo! I saw this in
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    Please tag your photos AnAwesomeShot

  22. DenesG1-still off, computerproblems (65 months ago | reply)

    Great shot, a well catched moment!
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  23. B€rn@rd (65 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic !

  24. Brook Leslie Photography (65 months ago | reply)

    Great capture right place right time

    This is definitely one of Flickrs Best

    Well done.
    Please ensure image is 'Tagged' - FlickrsBest - Thanks

  25. agraulich (64 months ago | reply)

    Wow! Nice wave, very good shot.

  26. social_advances (64 months ago | reply)

    Sweet shot mate :-)

  27. (DIGIPICS01) [deleted] (63 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called sailing vessels, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

    looks great..................

  28. GIUSEPPE GRECO PHOTO (62 months ago | reply)

    Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato MASTER PHOTO. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.

  29. reeloded (62 months ago | reply)



    this a great photo, and i would like to invite you to join our group and insert this photo to the group pool Photography at it's Finest</a

  30. K's EYES (62 months ago | reply)

    What a ride!

  31. elizbdavis (61 months ago | reply)

    Great picture. Thanks for making it available via Creative Commons. I've used it in my latest blog post: edtechpower.blogspot.com/2008/05/rocking-boat .html

  32. roddh (61 months ago | reply)

    Exciting photo! I checked out Robertshaw's sequence. Pretty amazing collision between a boat and a 20 foot wave!

  33. LA Lassie (61 months ago | reply)

    Now - THAT'S what I call a Wild Ride!

    Excellent capture......awesome!

  34. bookish in north park (60 months ago | reply)

    What a neat shot!

    Seen in Water: A California Story.

  35. SpeedyDi20832 (58 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called High Sails, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  36. Journograph [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)

    Nice! Really impressive. Nice morning light as well.

  37. rfduck (58 months ago | reply)

    Great capture! Boat vs. wave - I wonder who won?

  38. Discaciate (57 months ago | reply)

    Stunning action capture!
    Superb work.

  39. Marco Antonio Pinto /Marcant (57 months ago | reply)

    Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado Portos e Marinas e nós adoraríamos ter isto adicionado ao grupo!

  40. .:Br1:. (57 months ago | reply)

    great shot!! rough job!!

  41. Jan Egil Kristiansen (56 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Naval ships, navy ships and warships, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  42. Kurt Preissler  (56 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Workboats and Tugboats, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  43. francois_thomas02 (56 months ago | reply)

    one word : Superb

  44. R I O M A N S O (56 months ago | reply)

    Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado LOS TROTAMUNDO post 1 award 3 y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.

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