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Slideshow: Nikon Australia Announces 2020 Surf Photo of the Year finalists

26 Mar

Slideshow: Nikon Australia Announces 2020 Surf Photo of the Year finalists

Nikon Australia has announced the finalists for its 8th annual Nikon Surf Photo and Video of the Year Awards. The leading optics and imaging company partnered with Surfing Australia to invite photographers and videographers of all skill levels to enter the competition. 20 images were selected along with three videos for consideration.

‘The Awards are a hugely important event on our calendar because they give the Australian surfing community a chance to honour our best, whether it be in the water competing or behind a lens. Inducting our latest Hall of Fame member is always a massive moment we cherish,’ says Chris Mater, CEO of Surfing Australia.

Images and videos were selected from a panel of 10 judges in the surfing industry, including seven-time World Surfing Champion and Nikon Brand Ambassador, Stephanie Gilmore. Entries were judged on the following criteria:

  • Innovation and creativity
  • Dramatic effect and sensory impact
  • Uniqueness
  • Composition of the panel

All finalist images and videos can be viewed here. Winners will be announced March 25th on what Nikon deems ‘an exciting new television format.’

Finalist: ‘Warrior’ by Greg Rugli

About this photo: ‘Motion blur photo of a surfer riding a large wave at sunset, Bronte Beach, Sydney, Australia.’

Finalist: ‘Portugal Sunset’ by Peter ‘JOLI’ Wilson

About this photo: ‘Post surf catch up after a late session near Peniche.’

Finalist: ‘Duck Dive’ by Matt Dunbar

About this photo: ‘This is from my first trip to Tahiti I really wanted to walk away with a shot that was different. I was swimming with a big dome port to try and shoot “over unders.” The water clarity was a dream and I got lucky to shoot back as a surfer duck dived. Easily the favourite swim of my life.’

Finalist: ‘The Right’ by Ren McGann

About this photo: ‘No matter how many trips you do, some waves always stand out amongst the rest.’

Finalist: ‘Froth Monster’ by Travis Johnson

About this photo: ‘I was shooting little Harry at a bit of a secret spot the groms love to frequent on the Gold Coast for shallow little drainers and close out barrels. As he took off I moved across the front of him and heard him yelling out as the barrel began to encase him, his eyes wide and looking up at the roof of the wave almost in awe. As I passed through the wave my only thought was “did he make it?” I surfaced on the other side I heard an ecstatic voice yell out “I made it! I made it!’

Finalist: ‘No Looking Back’ by Peter Jovic

About this photo: ‘Some heavy water during a solid Indian Ocean swell and an unnamed local charger racing the gauntlet as the sun begins to set in the west. There’s no helicopters, no fanfare. Just an individual dealing with what mother nature has put in front of him…or behind him. The prospect is (apart from drowning) a long swim in waters that are very lively with large marine creatures.’

Finalist: ‘Cascade’ by Ray Collins

About this photo: ‘Flowing with great rapidity and force.’

Finalist: ‘Jack in the Box’ by Tom Pearsall

About this photo: ‘Jack Robinson gritting his teeth and holding his line through a deadly section in remote Western Australia. Shot at f/3.2, a 16 thousand of a second and 160mm creates a frozen moment that in real time was violently fast, with an interesting depth of field. As the wave roared past it almost grabbed me and my housing and ground us into the reef.’

Finalist: ‘The Big Bang’ by Ray Collins

About this photo: ‘A violent ignition of hydrogen and oxygen.’

Finalist: ‘Danny Sunset Stern’ by Stu Gibson

About this photo: ‘Picture perfect arvo at Shippies.’

Finalist: ‘Breathing. Surfer Scott Whip Dennis’ by Simon Punch

About this photo: ‘A perspective from deep behind the surfer riding the barrel as the wave breathes back before spitting.’

Finalist: ‘Gun Barrel Highway’ by Peter Jovic

About this photo: ‘This is an image of local shredder, Kael Walsh shot in the South West of W.A. I was really lucky to have someone who’s so unflappable in challenging conditions taking aim straight into the barrel and seemingly doing it with complete disregard for their own well being. It’s always a really good feeling when shots like this come off.’

Finalist: ‘Flume’ by Paul Smith

About this photo: ‘Taken at Sunshine Beach on the Sunshine Coast while most people were still sleeping. It was one of those perfect swells, and all the elements lined-up wave size, an offshore wind, and just enough light to illuminate the sea spray.’

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Beach Please: Abandoned Surf Cincinnati Waterpark

28 Aug

[ By Steve in Abandoned Places & Architecture. ]

Wave goodbye to Surf Cincinnati, an abandoned water park and banquet hall complex that once entertained overheated Ohioans but now only breeds mosquitoes.

Cincy You’ve Been Gone

Plastic glass, jumbo shrimp, Surf Cincinnati? It may sound oxymoronic but the Surf Cincinnati water park conjured up a batch of bodacious beach blanket bingo in a place roughly equidistant from either ocean coast. A generation of wave-riding wannabe’s enjoyed the park’s many liquid-infused attractions until events conspired to shut the fun down at the end of the 2002 season.

Slip Slidin’ Away

Surf Cincinnati seemed to have it all when it opened in 1984. Situated on the border of Butler and Hamilton counties in far southwestern Ohio, the park complex boasted a huge wave pool, several kid’s pools, a winding “lazy river”, and an assortment of wild water slides built into the site’s rugged geological contours.

Six Feet Under

Water sports weren’t the be-all and end-all at Surf Cincinnati, however. Those who preferred their recreation on the drier side could partake in miniature golf or go-kart racing. When it came time to unwind, two spacious banquet halls (and later, a popular watering hole called “Caddies”) served up refreshments of the edible and drinkable persuasions. Sounds like a can’t-lose concept, right? Wrong…

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Where are the female surf photographers?

03 May

Author Matthew Walsh voices his concerns about the lack of female surf photographers, and what he’s personally doing to recognize them.

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SmugMug Films: Surf photography in the Arctic

16 Jul

Surfing tends to conjure up images of sun-soaked beaches and clear blue water. Surf photographer Chris Burkard looks for his subjects far north of the California beaches you’d normally expect. Cold water surfing pits surfers against the elements, with no more than a few millimeters of wetsuit between them and frigid water. Likewise, Burkard braves the sub-zero temperatures to capture them. SmugMug Films profiles Burkard in its latest episode. Watch the video and read more about the photographer in our Q&A with him. See video

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blue surf

04 Jan

A video taken with my d3s! The blue phosphorescent glow that comes into sight when the waves crash, agitating the algae in the water responsible for red tide. Awesome stuff – it gets into the sand too so if you step on the sand or kick it around or even draw in it you get awesome blue flashes and trails.

 
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GoPro HD: Surf Photography with Clark Little

25 Oct

Shot 100% on the HD HERO® camera from GoPro®. Learn more at GoPro.com. An inside scoop of the art behind Clark Little’s surf photography. Music “Looking for Love” by Pretty Lights

Great video tutorial on how to use your DSLR. It teaches you basic photography techniques. It’s a must see for beginners who want to learn the basics of using a camera.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

 
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Surf Photography: Chris Burkard’s Tips for Taking Great Outdoor Photos

20 Oct

www.silberstudios.tv We’re at Silber Studios with our guest Chris Burkard, a freelance surf photographer known for his distinct and creative photos. Unlike many professional photographers, 23-year-old Chris has not had formal training; instead, he developed his photography techniques through lots of practice with composition and natural lighting. His tips on composition and style will help any amateur photographer take better photos. I’m envious of the slew of big-name clients he’s managed to gather. Chris Burkard has been the Senior Staff Photographer for Water Magazine and Surfline.com and has already published his first book, The California Surf Project. Chris won the first annual Follow The Light Foundation grant and has worked with more than 35 national and international surf publications, including Surfer, Surfing Magazine and many others.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

An introduction to using long or telephoto dslr camera lenses. Lots of people have asked to have camera lenses explained and this is just one of our videos which will help you understand all about your camera lenses. To have camera lenses explained in full visit the lenses section of our video site www.photographycourses.biz for unique content that’ll explain all.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

 
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Surf ‘n Siege: Huge Abandoned Island Fortress in Florida

17 Oct

[ By Steph in Abandoned Places & Architecture. ]

70 nautical miles off the coast of Key West in Florida is a series of seven islands set among a graveyard of over 200 ships, crowned with a massive 19th century fortress that lay abandoned for nearly a century. The Dry Tortugas once hosted Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon and an influx of marauding pirates; today it’s a bird and wildlife sanctuary and a national park.

(top image via: nps.gov; above images via: ricsae 1, 2, 3)

In 1513, Ponce de Leon became the first European to discover the island, naming it ‘Tortugas’ for the many green, hawksbill, leatherback and loggerhead turtles he found there. He and many pirates after him relied on the turtles for meat and eggs. Between the 1600s and the 1800s, hundreds of ships wrecked on the surrounding reefs and shoals, and word ‘Dry’ was added to the islands’ name on maps to warn mariners of the lack of fresh water.

(images via: vladeb 1, 2, 3)

Construction began on the 45-foot-high, hexagonal Fort Jefferson on Garden Key in the late 1840s when U.S. Army strategists became concerned about the security of shipping lanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and it was still unfinished 30 years later. It was briefly used as a prison for Union deserters in the Civil War, but was besieged in later decades by yellow fever, hurricane damage and the fact that its cannons had become obsolete. It was permanently abandoned in 1907.

(images via: evragasa, bruce tuten 1 + 2)

Fort Jefferson and the rest of the 64,700-acre Dry Tortugas were officially established as a national park in 1992. Fort Jefferson remains the largest all-masonry fort in the United States. While restoration efforts have helped preserve it, the forces of nature and time continue to take their toll. The islands can be accessed by a three-hour boat ride from Key West, or a 45-minute plane ride.

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Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper – Big Sur Surf

08 Feb

This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Big Sur Surf
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

Last week I received some inquiries to desktop wallpaper. For the time being I’m going to stick to iPad wallpaper, but inevitably I will expand to include desktop wallpaper. Stay tuned.

This particular photo was taken the same day I photographed Big Sur Crashing Surf. As I waited for golden hour light I couldn’t help but explore capturing the motion and color of the water. If there is one iconic characteristic of the coastal waters off Big Sur it is the amazing aqua and blue tones seen in this image. If you’re fond of similar surf photos be sure to check out my my photography collection of surf pictures.

Before you run off to start your weekend click the iPad above or here to download your free iPad wallpaper. Have a great weekend!

Note: This image is distributed for personal use only and all rights are reserved. If interested in using this photograph commercially please contact me.

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