![]() ![]() ![]() Rocks give the waves an extra punch when they land, and further add the element of unpredictable force and power to the photograph. If possible, pick a beach with rocks and boulders scattered amongst the surf. Give yourself plenty of time to scout it out, and pick an area where you can ideally compose a combination of high waves crashing into the surf, with a foreground of water flowing to and from the beach. ![]() These times of day offer a warm, diffused natural light cast over the beach, and create a nicely saturated background sky. You will also want to shoot during the golden hour, either just after sunrise, or just before sunset. The higher the winds, the larger and stronger the waves will be. If you want to shoot large, powerful waves, pick a location that has incessantly high wind. You may also want to bring a variable neutral density filter in case it is too bright out to get the correct shutter speeds. You may also want to bring a circular polarizer which helps mitigate any glare in the water, and should slightly slow down the shutter speed. I typically choose a medium telephoto, such as a 70-200mm zoom, but sometimes a slightly shorter length is necessary to capture a wide enough composition. Ideally you will be shooting a relatively rough surf (more on that later), so choosing a long lens that keeps you and your setup out of harm’s way is important. I also always use a remote shutter release, because pressing directly on the camera’s shutter button can introduce slight vibration into the setup during exposure. ![]()
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