Photo Showcase: Trevor Murphy
Photo: Trevor Murphy // Indo
Photo: Trevor Murphy // Uluwatu, Bali
On an average day from mid-May to late October you will find anywhere from 50 to 300 guys out at Uluwatu. When the ocean does come alive it seems most of the “too cool for school agro chargers” disappear quite quickly. That’s when you know it’s starting to lean towards the serious range up at Uluwatu. Only a handful of locals and expats want anything to do with the real deal. They know who they are …and for the rest of the “chargers” hanging out further down the Bukit…you missed it!!!!!!
Camera Gear
Canon 5d mark III
Camera Lens
Canon 70-200mm
Camera Settings
F-stop: f/11
Shutter Speed: 1/500
ISO: 100
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Rough and Raw at Ho’okipa Maui 11-17-2012
Photos: Charles Huard
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Water Photography- No Guts, No Glory!
Photo: Jeff Pfost Surfer: Sean Kennedy
Shooting water photography is no easy feat. To get a great photo from the water, a photographer has to get right in the action. To do that, they need to surf with highly skilled surfers that they can trust.
Right here in this photo, the trust factor is very high between surfer, ripper Sean Kennedy, and photographer, Jeff Pfost, as Kennedy goes for an aggressive off the lip maneuver literally right over the photographer’s head.
A near miss with the photographer, and a perfect make of a photo of a lifetime.
Shaka
Surfwanderer (SW)
Photo Showcase: Teddy Miller
Photos: Teddy Miller
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Stay tuned for more photos from Teddy as he will be shooting all Winter.
Editor’s Note:
Teddy’s blog had been out of commission for a couple months while his computer was experiencing some major problems. Lucky for us he was still shooting and didn’t lose all of his photos! Yeeewww
If you’ve never seen his blog before check it out and you’ll realize why we’re stoked to have him on Surfwanderer. Teddy’s Weird World.
Camera Gear
Nikon D3100
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tmillie55@gmail.com
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Photo Showcase: Trevor Murphy
Photo: Trevor Murphy // Bali
Eastside of Bali . This was my first shot of the day as I got caught inside on my paddle out. Sometimes the strange, “oops” moments turn out to be the best.
Camera Gear
Canon 7d // AquaTech CO-7 Water Housing
Camera Lens
8-15mm Fish
Camera Settings
F-Stop: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/1600
ISO: 640
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Pacifica Re-Run: Seth Migdail
Photo: Seth Migdail
Corduroy Lines
Earlier in the week we brought you this September Showcase Shot from photographer Seth Migdail, with a promise that we would soon bring a full gallery. First, check out the original story below then click your mouse on the link that follows. Words and photos by Migdail.
“I had the crew, the swell was pumping and the winds were light offshore. As I drove down towards Pacifica, I could see the corduroy lines stretched out to the horizon, taunting me as I sat in my driver’s seat. My first glimpse of the pier from way above on PCH 1 was a perfectly clean left pitching into a tight, incandescent barrel, empty and beautiful. That was not my destination. I had planned to meet up with a few local rippers, and as I drove down, got a call from South African big wave surfer Frank Solomon to find out where I thought it might be good. I told him where I was going, a little secret spot just north of Pacifica that was sure to be firing. He was on the way with Joao de Macedo, another big wave surfer from Portugal (now residing in San Francisco) who I had texted earlier and rattled out of bed.
Armed with a 500mm on a mono-pod I spent the next two hours shuffling north and south repositioning myself as perfect a-frames peeled off left and right. The crew was killing it, stuffing into overhead barrels and ripping apart oily smooth faces. In between all the action I scoped the empty waves north and south of where I was camped. One thing I love about shooting in NorCal is that there is always epic scenery as a backdrop, and this spot is no exception. I had been trying to line this shot up all morning, but as the tide started to fill in, I kept getting pushed back up towards the cliff. I was pretty much at waters edge when I snapped this one, leaning forward a bit to get out past the jutting rocks.”
-Seth
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Photo Showcase September: Seth Migdail
Photo: Seth Migdail
Corduroy Lines
I had the crew, the swell was pumping and the winds were light offshore. As I drove down towards Pacifica, I could see the corduroy lines stretched out to the horizon, taunting me as I sat in my driver’s seat. My first glimpse of the pier from way above on PCH 1 was a perfectly clean left pitching into a tight, incandescent barrel, empty and beautiful. That was not my destination. I had planned to meet up with a few local rippers, and as I drove down, got a call from South African big wave surfer Frank Solomon to find out where I thought it might be good. I told him where I was going, a little secret spot just north of Pacifica that was sure to be firing. He was on the way with Joao de Macedo, another big wave surfer from Portugal (now residing in San Francisco) who I had texted earlier and rattled out of bed.
Armed with a 500mm on a mono-pod I spent the next two hours shuffling north and south repositioning myself as perfect a-frames peeled off left and right. The crew was killing it, stuffing into overhead barrels and ripping apart oily smooth faces. In between all the action I scoped the empty waves north and south of where I was camped. One thing I love about shooting in NorCal is that there is always epic scenery as a backdrop, and this spot is no exception. I had been trying to line this shot up all morning, but as the tide started to fill in, I kept getting pushed back up towards the cliff. I was pretty much at waters edge when I snapped this one, leaning forward a bit to get out past the jutting rocks.
Stay tuned for a full gallery of images from that day…
-Seth
Camera Gear
Canon EOS 7D
Camera Lens
EFS 500mm f/4L IS USM
Photo taken at 500mm
Camera Settings
F-stop: f/5.0
Shutter Speed: 1/2500
ISO: 160
Aperture Priority mode
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August Photo Face-off: “Lineups”
The month of August continued to be an exciting time for the Surfwanderer team as photographers submitted their shots to be featured in our August Showcase- “Lineups.” As a Surfwanderer, we believe that whether you’re a professional or an amateur, there’s a spot with us for your work to be showcased. Like we always say, photography is about sharing our experiences through the eye of a camera lens. It helps bring back to life the moments we wish we could stay in forever.
Simply click the link below, check out the photos, then VOTE at the bottom of the page. This will only run from today until Thursday, so make sure to tell everyone you know to vote soon! The winner will be announced shortly after the contest is over next week.
As Da Lieb would say… ”Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young”
Photo Showcase: Matt Aden
Photo: Matt Aden
Photo: Matt Aden // Supper Time
This was a weird day. I shot these photos around 1 PM which is insane considering how glassy the water was. The water was actually this color that day. I was baffeled. Water temp 74, air temp 70 so the algae in the water is growing like mad. Glassy Green tubes and NOBODY out. The thing about San Clemente is the wave are so fast that alot of really good surfers are groomed there. You make the drop and either pull into a quick tube or launch an air, not much time for anything else.
Camera Gear
Cannon T2i – Del Mar Housing Project
Camera Lens
ROKINON 14mm Ultra-Wide Angle
Camera Settings
Iso: 100
Shutter: 1/500
F/ 2.8
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Photo Showcase: Dan Kuras
Photo: Dan Kuras
Photo: Dan Kuras // Out-Of-Towners
I was unsure where Uncle Jamey was taking us as we walked through the parking lot filled with rental cars of all shapes and sizes. He promised waves to ourselves and I, in fact being a “tourist” figured he knew best, so I followed. We strolled past the pristine, wave less beach crowded with ice chests and beach chairs and continued along, following a lightly worn trail that led us into a forest of thorn riddled trees and waist high grass. We walked the trail for nearly an hour before coming out of the trees and exiting onto our own private beach, the waves weren’t big but they were perfect. We surfed alone for hours before finally heading back, again walking past the unsuspecting out-of-towners and the new batch of rental cars filling the parking lot.
Camera Gear
Nikon D90
Camera Lens
@ 28mm
Camera Settings
F./ 10
SS 1/400
ISO 200
Work can be viewed at:
http://simplepleasurestreasures.tumblr.com/
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Photo Showcase: Teddy Miller
Photo: Teddy Miller
This photo sums up my relationship with this particular spot. It is an ominous place. The desolate beach, peppered with elephant seal pup appetizers, and over-looming rock formations, creates a constant feeling of unease. This picture was taken moments after a session in which the company of another surfer would have been welcomed with open arms.
The heavy waves, complimented by a unique back drop, allowed for some photos that portray the variety of emotions I experienced as I walked back to my truck. This place can leave you bitter, frustrated, and even scared beyond belief, but it only takes one good wave out there to erase any of those memories, and a return trip is inevitable.
-Teddy
Camera Gear
Nikon D3100
Camera Lens
@ 52 mm
Camera Settings
F./ 7.1
SS 1/200
ISO 100
Be sure to check out Teddy’s blog! Guy’s got talent:
http://shredward.blogspot.com/
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tmillie55@gmail.com
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Photo Showcase: Thomas Sebourn
Photo: Thomas Sebourn
The South Bay of Los Angeles rarely sees overhead+ surf, and there are only a handful of spots that produce “rideable” waves. I do not recall what the forecast was for this morning, but I wouldn’t have dragged my butt out of bed unless the surf was going to be well overhead.
When I arrived the only person out was local South Bay charger, Tyler Hatzikian. He caught three or four Pipeline-like waves and called it a morning. I snapped this image as the sun was rising. The best light always happens in the 15 minutes before the beach and ocean is drenched with direct sunlight. You can see Palos Verdes and Catalina in the background.
El Porto can look deceivingly makeable from the beach, but I can assure you that this wave was 100% un-makeable unless you were to tow-in. By my estimates, this wave is at least two feet overhead.
Camera Gear
Sony A700
Camera Lens
@ 200mm
Camera Settings
F./ 4.5
SS 1/250
ISO 400
Work can be viewed at:
http://thomasjsebourn.zenfolio.com/
Contact Thomas At:
thomasjsebournphotography@gmail.com
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Photo Showcase: Brent Lieberman
Photo: Brent Lieberman
Lion’s Mane
This is what happens when backwash turns a six foot wave into fifteen feet of churning fury!
Camera Gear
Nikon D3
Camera Lens
600mm F4 Nano Crystal
Camera Settings
F./ 4
SS 1/2500
ISO 800
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Somewhere In Cali: Gem of the Coast
Photos: Brent Lieberman
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This is a tribute to my friend Shawn Schukraft who has been able surf this incredible wave for the last twelve years, that is literally off limits to most of the Surfing World. First and foremost, I would like to thank Shawn “Shuey” Schukraft who for the past three years, has shared his backyard with with his friends selflessly and charged these waves with little concern for board or back! It is because of Shawn, that Steve and I were able to shoot this breathtaking wave, seeing small foggy days, mid sized perfect days and double to triple overhead macking conditions. We were also able to become friends with some of Shawn’s Mates; Kevin Hamor and Will Dean, who also charge with reckless abandon, busting airs and pulling into sand dredging gaping tubes of any size!
This gallery highlights images from about 25 different sessions, spanning almost three years, under every kind of conditions. Some of the other Surfers you will see here, besides Shue, The Hamor and Willy are: Bobby Martinez, Dane Reynolds, Shaun Tomson, Strider Wasilewski, Dennis Rizzo, Nick Rosza, Jesse Motta, Noah Erickson, Jake Kelly, Matt McCabe, Sam Cammack, Eric Knowles, Rick Gannon, and “Braddah” Adam Dangleman.
The other Star of this gallery would of course, be the magnificent Wave itself. It sits on a very special niche of the coast where there is no Continental Shelf, so the wave comes in from very deep “Blue” water, and when the swell hits the sand bars, it will almost invariably alway jack up double size, making the take offs very challenging and ultimately picturesque. Sometime the backwash will take a five foot wave and cause it jump up and present itself as a ten to fifteen foot nightmare. Other days, the Wave will be a flawless perfect barrel peeling for a hundred yards, sometimes it will be a horse shoeing warped challenge that you will change 90 degrees of direction, then, like most beaches, there were those days when it was two to three foot, foggy, onshore and dribbling!
Through all this, Shawn, Steveo and I were always laughing, hooting and enjoying this gift that nature has presented as Laguna’s, or as I called it in the early days; Shawn’s Backyard, even on the occasion’s when Steve and I both donated our “pound of flesh” crossing the rocks! I dont know what kind of rocks they are, but they rival the A’a lava in Hawaii!
Well, the inevitable has happened, Shuey has moved on to a different House, with a different back yard, which doesn’t have this special Gem within its property lines. Being the Dreamer that I am, I will always look back to these days shooting out there, and use some of these waves as a benchmark to what I consider great waves. I will also, always hold these friendships near and dear, and look forward to shooting with my friends again, at other Gems along this Coast.
Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young……Aloha Nui Loa……Da Lieb
Congratulations to Dan Kuras- Photo Showcase Winner July 2012
Photo: Dan Kuras
After arriving to our campsite in the dark we could only hear the cracking of the barrel with each breaking wave. The nights sleep was restless as our imaginations wondered what the morning would hold for us. Waking with the sun, this is what our bleary eyes spied.
Camera Gear
Nikon D90
Camera Lens
18-105mm
Camera Settings
F./ 3.8
SS 1/40
ISO 400
Work can be viewed at:
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Surfer Showcase: Behind the Wave
Shawn Tracht takes a water photo of Cameron Rigby in Shell Beach, California
Working with a great surfer in town with a great attitude and a passion for surfing is what it is all about for me. Getting a half-way decent surf shot isn’t easy. Getting a good shot is harder, and getting a surfing photo from the water that you want to put on your own wall is a rare event.
In this photo here, Cameron Rigby was on about his tenth wave of the day on a smaller swell during the Spring. The tide wasn’t totally right, and our favorite little reef wasn’t really bowling up like normal. I was out of place all morning for most of my bros, and on the wave before this, Cam flew by me and hit the lip a little low, too low to see his board. Out of excitement and seeing the sun coming up through my tiny view finder, I yelled to Cam as he paddle by, laughing as he always is, “dude, bust the tail out huge on the next inside wave after you pass by, and we’re going to line-up an all time shot!”
Screaming in laughter, he told me I was way over ampping for the waves and told me he’d throw it up there.
Stoooookkkkkkkked! Cheers to Cameron Rigby, crappy waves, and killer sunrises at your favorite little reef. To us few buddies surfing that day, this is what it’s all about.
Camera Gear
Canon 7D
Lens
24 mm
Settings
Tv Mode
F.2.8
Shutter Speed: 1000
Aperture: Auto
SPL Water Housing
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July Photo Face-Off
The month of July was an exciting time for the Surfwanderer team as photographers from all over the United States and other parts of the world began submitting their shots to be featured in our Photo Showcase. Since then, we’ve published some amazing work from well-known photographers right on down to the yet to be discovered local guys who shoot for fun. I think we can all agree that no matter who is taking the picture, photography is about sharing our experiences through the eye of a camera lens. Whether you shoot with a Canon (seems to be the favorite), a Nikon, or somewhere in-between, photography helps bring back to life the moments we wish we could stay in forever.
So without further adieu, we bring you the first Surfwanderer Photo Face-Off. Simply click the link below, check out the photos, then vote at the bottom of the page. This will only run from today until Sunday so make sure to tell everyone you know to vote soon! The winner will be announced shortly after the contest is over next week.
As Da Lieb would say… ”Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young”
Photo Showcase: Seth Migdail
Photo: Seth Migdail
This diptych shows why Ocean Beach is a world class wave, sometimes.When the ASP came to town, it didn’t disappoint, offering up some of the best conditions OB had to offer. Days like that and the one in the photos are the reason why the local surfers endure such harsh conditions the rest of the time. Typically, it’s cold, windy, choppy and by no means photogenic in the conventional sense. The rawness is the beauty that is Ocean Beach. No swaying palm trees and no bikini clap sunbathers; only the vast open ocean and an occasional tanker. That’s why I love shooting there so much, it’s always a challenge.
This day, and the better part of a week last December, conditions where big, clean and consistant up and down the beach. From middle beach, you could look down to Sloat and up the Kelly’s Cove and see all the bars breaking; the perfect strategic spot to formulate a plan of where you wanted to surf. The two guys is the photo where among the many who stopped there while I was shooting, catching a quick glimpse of a set wave and then scurrying off to suit up. Marty Magnusen however almost always hit the beach ready to surf, already suited and amped to get in the water. Here he is setting up for one of many perfect barrels from that day.
Just a quick introduction to one of my favorite surf spots to shoot. More to come…
Seth
Camera Gear
Canon EOS 7D
Camera Lens
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Photo taken at 400mm
Camera Settings
Photo Left: Photo Right:
F-stop: f/4.5 F-stop: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 Shutter Speed: 1/1000
ISO: 100 ISO: 100
Aperture Priority mode Aperture Priority mode
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Photo Showcase: Matt Aden
Photo: Matt Aden
The one that changed everything! It was a cold winter evening down in San Diego. I had never taken a wave photo before and decided that this was going to be the day. So I suited up, put on my fins and dove in, not knowing what I was about to get myself into. Bloody hands, an ice cream headache, scratched housing lens port, and numerous bumps and bruises later I realized that wave photography wasn’t going to be easy. I swam around for over an hour, couldn’t figure out where to position myself, or what setting to put my camera on. Should I take a video? Or should I take a single shot? This was definitely a learning experience (it still is every time). I took about 500 photos that day and it turned out that the last one was the only one that counted. This perfect wave rolled through and cleaned me up. It washed me, my camera and my dignity up onto the dry reef, destroying my new lens port and cutting my hands to shreds. By the time it was done I was 200 yards from the break trying to clear the cob webs. When I got home and looked though the pictures I saw this gem, my first and favorite picture taken to date. It sits framed above my desk at work as a daily reminder of the beauty and power found deep in the heart of a wave.
-Matt
Camera Gear
GoPro HD2
Camera Lens
Camera Settings
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