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Friday, August 26, 2011

Waves of Dana Point

For the grand finale I present to you cool waves and some of the brave souls who battled them. Photos were taken over a 2 day period in sometimes hazy, sometimes sunny, Dana Point, California.


I learned that most surfers tether themselves to their boards.

A decapitation waiting to happen. Yikes!










My super sweet husband toting my camera bag for me.
He was so sunburned that his eye was swollen for 3 days afterwards.
I don't know these folks, but I thought this was sweet.
Hope you enjoyed the tour! I'll now return to my once a week posting schedule. Sending special prayers up for the communities in Hurricane Irene's path. Y'all be safe now, ya hear?

30 comments:

  1. bethAugust 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    surfing scares me....i really don't how they do it....and these photos are fantastic.

    my hubby carries my stuff, too....he calls himself my camera bitch.....oh well. he never complains :)
    xo

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  2. AutumnAugust 26, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Aww, poor Double D! Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. That's my mantra, especially for the beach. :) I love your frozen water action shots!

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  3. the wild magnoliaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    tremendous photos. i appreciate your sharing them.

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  4. LindyLouMacAugust 26, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Wonderful surfing shots Gail. I am also thinking of all those in the path of hurricane Irene and hope they stay safe.

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  5. DeeAugust 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Great pictures, I wish I was this good with my camera!

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  6. holdingmomentsAugust 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    That all looks great fun. If only I was a few years younger.

    Well, quite a few lol

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  7. Lisa GordonAugust 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    What fantastic action shots these are Gail!
    I've tried this twice. The first time was a joke, and the second time was an even bigger joke! it was a lot of fun though.
    Bless hubby for being such a good guy!
    Sending you wishes for a beautiful weekend.

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    eek! a little too close for comfort there! :)

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  9. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    These are great action photos!

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  10. Travel With LuluAugust 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Really great action shots! Your newest follower, XOL

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  11. Rosemary AubutAugust 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Great series of shots Gail! We are in MA for the summer and you guessed it right in Irene's path! Will most likely loose power!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I an viewing these on my old laptop and although they look good I know how much better they'd look on my home screen. You captured some wonderful action here, Gail! (My hubby would do the same for me...What great hubbies we have!)

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  13. LeontienAugust 26, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    That last picture is indeed very cute! your pictures are great! i was amazed by how many people are in the sea!

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for your sweet words on my post of Monday!

    Leontien

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  14. JustineAugust 27, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    this is such a great series of shots and tells a real story, looks like you had a fantastic day.

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  15. NancyAugust 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    These are amazing shots, Gail. I mean, really amazing. :)

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  16. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    WOW!! you have really captured some great shots.. I love how you can see the water splashing up in some of them. I just love the ocean. Thanks for sharing you photos with us..

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  17. ReenaAugust 27, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Such great action shots Gail! Love that decapitation remark!

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  18. ShugAugust 27, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Oh my Gail....fabulous shots...so clean and almost perfect...I do love the one of the people on the beach.

    Sure wish I knew how to surf, but I guess you need to know how to swim first...Guess I'm out!
    Hugs,
    shug

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  19. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Amazingly gorgeous shots! Hope your husband's eye is OK now.

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  20. HilaryAugust 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, I've been scrolling through the series of photos and this is such a beautiful place. Fantastic photography in each post. But your poor hubby. He needs a better sunscreen!

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  21. SaraAugust 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Fantastic shots, looks so beautiful! Love the 2nd and 7th shots best, but all wonderful captures.

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  22. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyAugust 29, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Fun, Gail. I LOVE water action. You should be working for Sports Illustrated. Have a good week. The one with the father and son is great.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Oh, I'm so behind! These are amazing surfing shots. I'm so sorry about your husband's sunburn! Ouch!!

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  24. Rosie GreyAugust 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    These photos are fantastic Gail! Gorgeous action shots! And yay for such a supportive husband! :-)

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  25. hootnonnyAugust 29, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Awesome finale Gail! I lived in San Diego when I was in the 8th and 9th grades. I loved the beaches; the waves were fierce and so much fun!

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  26. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 29, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Enjoyed my trip to the beach, thank you. You caught some great action shots.

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  27. Charlotte WilsonAugust 30, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Gail,
    I never knew that surfers tied themselves to the board. Great shots...I love how you can see the spray of water from the waves. Color of the water is pretty too.
    I really like that picture of your husband walking on the beach. So sorry that he got sunburned.

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  28. StarlaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    AAAAGGGGHHHH! You were pretty close to me! I live about an hour or so away....ah well! Maybe we'll meet in another lifetime!

    Great photos.....I can feel the ocean mist from them!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Poor dear husband, but what he would not do for you:)
    These shot are absolutely great, I can see every drop so clearly that it almost feels like ocean is coming through my screen.
    Have a nice weekend

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  30. septembermomSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I wish that I was coordinated enough to surf. It looks so liberating and energizing. I love these photos. I may need to use one for Write With Pictures soon :)

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