Wow! These are some truly fine images that demonstrate the capabilities of this lens AND photographer.
Here are a few examples of surfing pictures that I take somewhat regularly in the Santa Cruz area. I tend to crop nearly 100% in post to grab expressions and to demonstrate the surfer's agility.
Cold Water Classic Competition
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens270mmf/5.61/2500s400 ISO0.0 EV
Cold Water Classic Competition
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens200mmf/5.01/2500s400 ISO0.0 EV
Orchestrating a Ride
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens118mmf/8.01/1600s800 ISO+0.3 EV
Thanks for noting that. When I shoot sports of any type, I try to keep mindful of the actions first, and then see if I can incorporate some artistic flare.
Compilation of a few short video clips of Bald Eagles at sunrise squabbling over fish. I usually try to keep man-made objects out of my shots. Last Sunday at L&D 21 on Mississippi River in NE Missouri, at 0 degrees and windy, the only open water was right next to the locks.
R5 and 100-500 with 1.4X.