Oceans 19

19 months ago, actually. I came across this today as I was editing images and although this didn’t make the cut back then I’m thinking I like it even more now than I did the original select.  A little darker and more mysterious – fitting for the cold waters in February.  In the time since, btw, Jenn met a man, married, had a baby girl and can still easily swim circles around me.

An athlete swims in the ocean

Jenn in the water

This shot was taken less than three hours ago as I went in the water with triathlete Jenn to create an image.  This is exactly what I had in mind  – it only took 100 other frames to nail it.  Out of focus. Or just an arm showing. Or just water.  Or accidentally turning the camera off as a wave hits. Or accidentally hitting the bracket button….Hard Work.  I stood chest deep as Jenn charged back and forth – harder work for her!

Jenn was so happy to be done she was jumping for joy :-)