The WCT (World Championship Tour) makes a stop every year at Lower Trestles surf break in Southern California. As an action sports photographer I have the pleasure of shooting this contest almost every year. Surf photography is one of my passions not only because of the insane moves these guys are pulling off but also because it’s something I enjoy doing myself. I love to surf as often as I can schedule permitting. Knowledge of a sport you are covering is always a benefit as it allows you to anticipate the action.
It’s always a visual display of progressive surfing with the best surfers in the world putting on a fantastic show. The wave is known as one of the best skate park type waves around. This always makes for great action, as you can see from the photos below.
Here are some shots form the contest.
Gabriel Medina letting it fly
Gabriel Mendina Cut Back
Josh Kerr throwing some spray
John John Florence throwing it out there
Kelly Slater doing what he does best on his way to Victory.
Taj Burrow was on fire early.
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