Posted in Photography, tagged beach, blue, del mar, green, ocean, san diego, southern california, sunny, surf, torrey pines state beach, water, waves on January 21, 2014| 2 Comments »
The surf has been pretty good the last couple of days here in Southern California. We have a swell coming down from the arctic and it should continue for the next couple of days.
Here are a few shots of the waves from yesterday at Torrey Pines State Beach between La Jolla and Del Mar in San Diego, CA (just playing around having some fun).
Posted in Photography, tagged beach, ocean, Photography, photos, surf, waves on January 2, 2013| 5 Comments »
There was a pretty good size swell today. So I went out and played with my new toy in the shore break and got these photos.
There were some 6-12ft face waves pounding me into the sand.
It was Fun!!!
Shore Break Wave
Shore Break Wave
Shore Break Wave
Shore Break Wave
Shore Break Wave
Posted in Photography, tagged gabriel mendina, hurley pro, hurley pro 2012, john john florence, josh kerr, kelly slater, lower trestles, lowers, ocean, photographer, Photography, surf, surf photographer, surf photographs, surf photography, surfer, surfing, taj burrow, trestles, waves on September 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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.
To see more photos from the contest Click Here
Posted in Photography, tagged beach, california, la jolla, ocean, photo, Photography, photos, san diego, sand, shore break, shorebreak, surf, water, wave, waves, wind and sea, wind n sea, wind n'sea on August 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Shot this photo today in the shore break at Wind N’Sea beach in La Jolla, California.
Wave Photo in La Jolla, California shot in the Shore Break
Posted in Photography, tagged 1-6-12, blacks, california, friday, la jolla, ocean, photographer, Photography, san diego, surf, surfing, swell, water, waves on January 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »
There was a lot of hype surrounding an incoming swell for Friday, January 6th, 2012.
When the swell finally arrived it did not disappoint. It perhaps wasn’t as big as some people anticipated but definitely brought some fun decent sized waves.
Here are some photos from that day.
Hospitals Wave Sunrise La Jolla, California
Big Rock Wave La Jolla, California
Black's Beach Wave Late MorningEvening Glass off at Black's Beach
Line up shot of the surf at Black's during evening glass off
To see more images from this swell Click Here
Posted in Photography, tagged athletes, beach, ocean, photographer, photographs, Photography, photos, surf, surfer, surfing, waves on August 31, 2011| 1 Comment »
The Hurley Pro, ASP World Tour, Surf Contest at Trestles in Southern California is coming up in a couple of weeks. The week of September 18th.
I thought I would post a few photos I shot from last year, just to peak the anticipation a little.
Kelly Slater doing what he does best
"Davo" (Chris Davidson)
Dane Reynolds Launching. This is by far one of the biggest airs I've seen in person. The photo doesn't quite do it justice as seeing it in real life.
Adriano de Souza throwing out his tail.
Taj Burrow busting a backside air.
Surfer Julian Wilson on left.
Kelly Slater inside section air. I like how in this photo the guy on the jet ski in the back ground is snapping photos at the same time of the same thing but totally different angle.
Mick Fanning letting his fins loose.
Jordy Smith with a nice fan.
Taj Burrow getting ready for a frontside snap.
Posted in Photography, tagged adriano de souza, asp, dane reynolds, hurley pro, kelly slater, mick fanning, ocean, Photography, photogrpaher, photos, rob machado, surf, surfer, surfing, trestles, waves, wct on January 14, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Back in September the ASP World Tour made their annual stop in Southern California for the Hurley Pro, with the only stop of the WCT on the mainland of North America.
This surf contest features the best of the best as far as competitive surfers are concerned (it’s also called the “Dream Tour”). They travel all over the world to compete at some of the best surf spots on the planet. The contest in Southern California takes place at Lower Trestles just south of San Clemente.
Here are some photos from the contest:
Dane Reynolds air time
Dane Reynolds finished in 2nd place at the 2009 Hurley Pro.
Dane Reynolds getting mobbed by the Groms for autographs
Kelly Slater busting an air
9 time World Champion, Defending World Champion and Defending Hurley Pro Champion Kelly Slater finished in 3rd place.
Kelly Slater Portrait Photo
Rob Machado doing his thing
Rob Machado who is not on tour anymore entered through a sponsor wildcard exemption (he’s sponsored by Hurley) and had a respectable 9th place finish.
Adriano de Souza fins free
Brazilian Adriano de Souza finished in 5th place.
Dane Reynolds post heat portrait
Mick Fanning sliding the tail around
Mick Fanning was the winner of the 2009 Hurley Pro and went on a tear for the rest of the year eventually winning the World Title.
Technical info (if you care):
Lens used was a 500mm f4.0, I changed ISO between 200-400, aperature f5.0, shutter speed varied between 1/2500 – 1/5000 for the action shots
