Kumukahi Shore_5 -- Shot Of The Day

Last night my girfriend and I walked out to this rougher section of the coast near our home to watch humpback whales swim by. We did see one large whale but I was enjoying the waves and sky with my camera and got these pictures.

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timpppa says:

incredible - the light!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Helga_262 says:

thats so great, I can not say how I like this, I take it with me.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

OLD SKOOL Cora says:

Too beautiful!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

viewfinder [deleted] says:

a stellar pic... among the best of the best...
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

heavenuphere says:

Wooooooow... fantastic!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Nilla_ says:

It is wonderful to view this shots of waves in full size. Thanks for posting here too :)
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

hlesey says:

I can almost hear the sound!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Ward Photography says:

Absolutely breathtakingly stunning!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

embodysoul says:

Thank you so much for my new, breathtaking desktop!
Love the millions of sparkles and the power of nature - wow!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

auntiebs says:

Beautiful shot!
I'm not used to thinking of Hawaii as having this type of shore. Definitely different from the wide expanse of beach model. I like this style a lot.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Nilla_ says:

must tell you that I have this picture on my computerdesk now and I love it there :)
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatt says:

damn, what a wave... astounding

(and not sure what kind of palms those were in monterey, the odd glow was from a streetlight nearby...)
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparky2* says:

Simply breathtaking, Sparks! Wow, I need to visit this one often...
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

latenightowl says:

I love the whole set, but this is definitely THE shot!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

ShadowCatcher says:

Sparky, You've outdone yourself on this one....WOW. Wow. Wow!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

cbstottle says:

Wow this is better than the last, it looks better with more of the wave in the frame.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Ann279 says:

A classic...this is one of the best water images I have seen.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

yeimaya says:

the water streams in, so much movement in a still photo!

love to hear more about the humpbacks. do they come pretty close to shore? moms and calves? groups or mostly solitary?
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

buster/ken says:

gorgeous light and power.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

wtcnyc says:

God'S Beauti
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

suzanne† says:

Paradise or What?!!, I ask..

gorgeous gorgeous photo Sparks!!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

tankgirl says:

The waves look amazing...gorgeous shot!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

blueskygirl says:

Everything looks just perfect! I adore this shot! WOW! I am in awe!
Makes me think of God just creating the oceans...and this is the first beautiful wave!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

iceplee says:

Wow... Could it be real?
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Protection Island says:

Great
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

JucaFii says:

State-of-the-arts, dear friend.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Searocket says:

lovely!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

mrpiink says:

AMAZING!!! You are very lucky to live in such beauty..
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

satan_inheelz [deleted] says:

*gasp*
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Airchild says:

This picture is truly magnificent... and I keep on sighing with wonder whenever I see such marvel in your part of the world!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

ayoye says:

this is an amazing photo.Great!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Foxicat says:

It's so perfect it almost looks fake!
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

CaptPiper says:

I join the growing chorus of admiration - this is just breath-taking!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

WONDERFUL photo...VERY well captured by you and your lens...!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

swardraws says:

Wow, very cool
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Aqua Green says:

Dreamy...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Ichor says:

!!!!!!!!!!

W O W ! ! !
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

_Marcel_ says:

Perfect!
Would you like to add this picture to the group "Perfect Waves":
http://www.flickr.com/groups/61712788@N00/
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

d.K.m says:

the waves.. oooo .. its like a painting.. mindblowing..
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

-ViDa- says:

intense!! i like it alot!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

The Rocketeer says:

I can almost hear the waves crashing.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Intertwined says:

amazing :D
you're welcome to join Anything fantastic.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

vero;-) says:

I am glad to learn that you have a gilfriend cause I had doubts that a man who likes nature and photography so much simply has no interest and time to deal with women ;-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

paladinsf says:

wow
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ESOX LUCIUS says:

Great rollers. What can I say? I have to be there, that's for sure.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

AnaIzq says:

wow, great capture!! :)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Suely says:

Eu Amo foto de mar, e essa está linda demais!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

sosidesc says:

inspiring!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

sosidesc says:

and dangerous...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

niimo says:

magnificent capture!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

scurvesahead says:

WOW<WOW and OMG, that is some cool wave shot. we are susposed to be getting some big ones here soon in Santa monica,Ca. I hope i can catch a few good ones too. This is a beauty.Judi in SM,Ca.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Novo/new: /pamelamachado says:

wow!
fab!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

mphoenix says:

Incredible! Thank you for sharing your vision.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

TexasValerie says:

stunning!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

d'n'c says:

Wow!
An incredible shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Pedro Arpon says:

Fantastica foto, Felicidades...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

bodofotoz says:

Very nice shot Mr. Sparky!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Lunanera says:

Incredible picture!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Clia [deleted] says:

Amazing!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Owen's Poetry and Pictures says:

stunning photo great spot
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

* Laura Ann's Photography * says:

Amazing! WOW! I love it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Brunocerous says:

absolute perfection!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

eclectic echoes says:

Girlfriend, Whales, nice sunset, sweet waves and a rough and beautiful coastline... life is good!

Thanks for sharing this sweet moment with us...
Makes me wish I could take the internshipp for sea turtle observation/counts this summer out your way.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

d200 dug No censorship! says:

Stunning!

there is nothing like the feeling of powerful surf breaking it just moves your soul.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

dhan911 says:

amazing !
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

eclectic echoes says:

Hey Leigh, Congrats on a top 10 placing on Interestingness for Feb 20th. Looks like alot of agree that this is the "shot of the day".

Believe it or not tht's where I found this image from (ashamed to say it!) I hit the Interesting Photo's from the last 7 days and there it was!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

benno06 says:

this is surreal. what a painter would have composed: the wave, the sunlight, the landcape. just stunning.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

kth58 [deleted] says:

great capture!...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Vortexmind says:

This is a painting O_O
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

distortion photographik says:

absolutely beautiful! this is a great shot! Makes me never want to forget my camera.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Namuchila says:

Fantastic
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

skawalker says:

Nice shot! Thanks
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Detailswe4sake*Photography says:

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tomgardner says:

Wonderful shot of the wave and great light! Well done!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

NatuurfotoRien says:

Great shot!Fav!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

SB's Papa says:

WOW! This is a very powerful photo. This is an instant favorite!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Thaozilla says:

this is a very beautiful shot! i love how youve capture the waves in motion and the sunlight also
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

SparkyLeigh says:

I sure appreciate so many supportive comments on this photo!!

~~ Thank you all :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil Zone says:

Wow great sense of power and movement - awesome shot!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

I, Puzzled says:

Thank you for posting this beautiful shot in the Interestingness pool. It's #1!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

violetflm says:

wow, absolutely beautiful!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

That an incredable shot. The wind blowing the spray off the breakers makes it so much better. An Into the sun is difficult. Fav
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

katepedley says:

Wow! Terrific shot :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

laelsnail13 says:

This is really beautifull. Your photos are amazing. =)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

shesnuckinfuts says:

Spectacular!!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

GangaSunshine says:

S*T*U*N*N*I*N*G...found this gem on your photostream today...wow!
Had to FAVE it right away. what a powerful impacting shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

pilz8 says:

Truly Awesome shot!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

~Lokelani~ says:

thats an epic wave shoot.:)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

guernseydan (Dan Edmunds Photography) says:

Incredible!!

Would like to invite you to join the Rough and Stormy Seas group
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lovethesun11 says:

You did an excellent job at capturing the beauty of the earth that God blessed us all with in this life. BEAUTIFUL! I wish I was there!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sueerl says:

mega, super!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

derek2020@sbcglobal.net says:

Wow, this picture is magnificient!!! It makes me feel the tremendous power of the waves yet, with the sun, the beauty of our world. Almost brings me to a time of creation. Very, very nice . . . thanks for sharing.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

I'd fave this one again if they let me.

I hope you'll post this truly world class image to The Best: BRAVO group where it will get that extra bit of recognition it so richly deserves.

Brilliant photo work:

BRAVO....!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bobtravis says:

Fabulous! Great work.... BRAVO again! :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Farnooshtango says:

Unbelievable. Looks just like Hawaii waves of the north shore of Oahu!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

rekha_is_batman says:

whoa, huge, this is immense! Amazing, fabulous, fantastic... and all the other brilliant type words...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Dreamer.~ says:

This is amazing!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

TriPoodle [deleted] says:

Is is possible to catch a more beautiful day? This is stunning!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

haddartist says:

This is simply amazing! Has a real "painterly" feel to it. Reminds me of a Christian Reese Lassen painting with the way the lighting is playing off of the surf. Excellent job!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fede_gen88 says:

Wonderful picture!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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