Pleasure may come from illusion, but happiness can come only of reality.
My reality is taking place out there in the water.Β
The following video is probably the very best I've done so far. Please enjoy!
When They Say You Can't Then You Have To
Who said that girls who fear water can't learn how to surf waves?
Yes it has taken me a couple of years to overcome my angst. In the beginning I didn't even know if I could come so far. Things seemed too complicated for a person that never grew up close to the beach.
However, I found so much happiness out there - in me - while trying to catch some of these waves, that I didn't give up.Β
Sometimes you just need to believe in yourself.Β
You need patience and consistency.
With these two characteristics you may probably achieve every goal that you will ever establish in your life.Β
Pursuing a goal is even healthy. It keeps you vital, energetic, in movement. Pursuing a goal in the water is even painful sometimes. However, falling down and standing up is what makes us grow - in the Ocean and on Earth.
"Paddling out on a Sunday afternoon" (4 minutes video)Β
I was incredibly lucky.Β
The music perfectly matched with the images and I didn't need to edit much.Β
Today I brought the whole equipment to the beach, so I could install the GoPro directly on my surfboard. That was actually a huge plus compared to the other day when I had to hold the cam in my hand all the time.Β
Actions speak louder than words, so I leave you with some of my favorite shots from the video.
Happy Sunday Β π
Marly -Β
PS: If you liked the video I would very much appreciate if you upvoted it on Youtube, too :)
Surfing a right
Underwater momentΒ
Goodbye...Β
Pictures and video: all taken by myself with a GoPro Hero 5 (original content).
Editing software: GoPro Studio.Β
Music: freemusicarchive.org.
I love the mention of patience and consistency, spot on! Sweet video @surfermarly, you're really getting used to this new camera. I see you're recording in 1080p, try using 1080p/60fps or 1080p/120fps it'll make the slow motion playback as smooth as butter.
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Oh thank you for the share on Twitter, that's awesome!!!
Let's see if we can add some butter though. Great advice here, thanks!!!!!!! :)
My pleasure @surfermarly, it's an honor for me to be able share your passion for surfing & being out there in the ocean just living life on your terms. Your enthusiasm is contagious!
I always like to remember: "It's always better with butter" :)
Haha, I like your way of thinking! A loooot :)
That animation is brilliant. Let's see how many years need to pass until I'll do my first turns on the wave. Nothing is impossible.
Haha, Thanks :) And If you believe it, you'll be it! You are 1000+% right, nothing is impossible, nothing.
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Fabulous video! You did a great job of capturing the surfing experience close in. This is something special.
Thanks for your nice feedback! I am really happy you had some fun watching it. To me it was a special day and I tried to transmit that through the images.
You were on a roll when you did this video. These kinds of days do happen from time to time when everything is going your way. It is even more interesting that you were able to capture some of the magic on video. Who knows when the next serendipity will appear.
just loving these water videos, they transport me is such a wonderful way!
out of curiosity, is the water cold? are you cold waiting for the right wave? I've always wanted to learn to surf and maybe one day I will.
Thank you infinetely and I am happy you enjoyed it as much as I did π
Without the long wetsuit it would be quite uncomfortable. The last videos were done with my short combinations and I came out of the water being an ice cube haha ππ However these suits are great. A small water film between your skin and the suit which is heated by your body keeps you warm during a certain time. Today I paddled for almost two hours without freezing.
The warm shower afterwards makes you feel being in Heaven anyways ππ
Yes I imagine it's well worth the ice-cube effect to be in such beautiful water and waves! I've heard it said that when surfing, one is perfect harmony with all of the elements - water, air, fire, earth (not sure how they work the fire in there, but I like the concept anyway ;-)! By the way, where are you located?
@surfermarly, awesome video. I wish I was out on that beautiful water. I need to learn how to surf!
Everybody should surf I think! :) Thanks for your nice feedback!!
I swim this freezing Pacific Ocean, but I never tried to surf it. Steem On!
Why do you rub something on your face?.....its an innocent question @surfermarly
It's sun blocker. Otherwise my face would be full of dark spots within short time. Sun rays are double in the water through the reflections. I know it's not very good looking, but my skin is more important than the appareance here (sorry) :D
wow! thanks for the heads up......i see that on surfers faces alot.
It's important for Nordic people like me who have a rather white skin π
i will keep that in mind.....
You make surfing look easy @surfermarly
Loved the video, keep it up!
Maybe you will share one with the TAG "beachwendnesday" this coming up Wednesday?
Hang loose,
Frank
That tagging is a good idea! Let's see if I can shoot something new until Wednesday - would be fun βοΈ
Thanks for your outstanding support Frank!!!
guay!
A que sΓ, jeje :-)
Beautiful job, my goofy-foot friend! ;)
I'm loving "surfing with you" in your vids... :) :D
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Haha, finally I have learned to not confuse left and right anymore :D
Thanks my friend! There are more to come, promised.
I just looked at your next one, Thanks! :) :D
Boring! ;) :D ... LOL!
Super boring!!! :D
Wow wow, that was amazing to watch! I suddenly see the potential of my camera, haha! But seriously, that was glorious @surfermarly, I am in awe :)
Oh you are too cute, @dreemit! Thank you very much!!!
These little devices have incredible power, you are totally right. I still haven't used half of the features.
So when do we see your clips then??? :)
Perhaps if I get a chance to do some water skiing or jet skiing this summer :) Not the hugest fan of having a video camera on myself, but for water skiing I'd make an exception ;)
Wow really cool!! Great balance you have there <3 Thank you for sharing your adventure @surfermarly ^_^
Hehe, thank you! :) It's been my pleasure and balance is everything, yeah.
Definitely!! Looking forward to see more <3 ^_^ you seem to have an adrenaline junkie personality :D hehe
Excellent post and jumping over to YouTube to have a closer look :)
Thank you very much!!! You have a very cool user name by the way :-)
Why thank you, lol a pleasure to meet you and you have a new Subscriber on YouTube :)