RE: [Paddlewise] White skies, a friendly sea, and me

From: Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:54:56 -0700
My friend, Duane decided he wanted to try to get some video while surfing.
He made a nice set up to hold his camera, but after a couple tries decided
to give up the endeavor. Taking videos and photos from a kayak isn't easy
and can sometimes take away from the enjoyment of what your doing at the
time; however, I feel it does increase your enjoyment as you get to relive
some of the moments later. I have a few long videos that I've set to music
and I watch them at home sometimes on the days I can't get out on the water.
They only get me excited for my next trip out.

I certainly understand why some people just want to live in the moment and
not have to be concerned with cameras, but having photography in your mind
also encourages you to look at things in a different light. Sometimes
instead of getting in the way of beauty, it make you look for it in another
way and maybe you see something you wouldn't have been looking for normally.

It's true though, even if a picture is worth a thousand words, it still
doesn't beat the personal experience. But until you can all come kayaking
with me, I'll try to share an occasional photo!

Mark
www.sandmarks.net

-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of Craig Jungers

I admire guys like Mark Sanders for their ability to capture the subtle
moods of the sea in their photos but my own subtle moments are just burned
into my memory; what little is left of it nowadays. Like classic wooden
boats, I appreciate those who love them and restore them and I love to look
at them. But I'd rather be out there doing it than inside fixing it up.
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