More Video Work- Daniel Manson by Killer Loop

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Månsson and Damiano Levati while they were passing through California working on a short video of Daniel for his Killer Loop profile. We worked together in creating this piece which I shot the majority of the water shots.

On set with Corban Productions and Dragons' Floatable Collection

Before I left for Mexico I helped my friends Nathan Appfel (Director) and Dave Weidetz(Creative Director) get the final shot for Dragons unveiling of their new floatable collection video. We used my water housing along with a handful of jimmy-rigging to make the shot appear to be shot in hawaii, like the other shots. Here are a couple behind the scenes photos:

These next ones I shot messing around in the pool last summer before they had the floatable collection. My beautiful flower assistant and I were doing our best to try and keep them a float.

Blacks in Black and White 1/24/13

This guy was swimming slowly at the surface with his eyes almost closed, until he nearly ran into me.

This guy was ordered to swim in after this, which he did.

 The guy who almost got hit said I should entitle this "The Dangers of Surfing Blacks"

This guy was the bottom turn master. He got two bombs in back to back sets. Single fin for the win.

 SO many waves went unridden, mostly the best ones.

 It pained me to watch so many good waves go unridden or people taking off way on the shoulder. Next time I might just have to surf.

 Run run run RUN away!

 Bodyboarder got the photo of the day. He was the only one taking off deep enough...

EJECT! FIN

A 24hr Adventure on the Escape

Last Sunday my friend Steven Collins invited me to go fishing 60 miles SSW of San Diego aboard his boat the Escape. We started out at about 10pm, made the usual stop by the bait dock and were on our way.

Sailing away from safe harbor, we listened to some classic rock while the stars began to take over the sky.

 Before long, morning came and the breakfast of champions and son's of sons of sailors who came before them was on the menu. BEER. After breakfast it was time to catch dinner, we did pretty well.

 Jack Santone with his catch of the day

I wanted to get in the water to see some the action from a different angle. It was nice for awhile. Warm water, fish circling below, but then this little guy showed up (blue shark) and I couldnt help thinking that his bigger brother or cousin might come by for the party, so I hopped out.

 This photo pretty much sums up our fishing...

we caught Blue Fin, Yellow Fin, Albacore and Dorado all in the same spot. This is fairly unusual, as some of the tuna tend not to like the same water temps.

 Mark and Uncle Ron processing our first round of fish.

 As fresh as it gets.

During the morning we broke the CV joint on one of our engines, rendering it useless for the rest of the trip. One might think that having to limp 60 something miles back home at 6.5 knots would be torturous. Well, there wasnt a dull moment. Thanks to the beautiful Pacific Ocean, the Coronado Islands(above) and endless fishing stories shared at a freshly caught dinner, life couldn't have been better.

A Day of Plenty

At 5:30am on Sunday September the 2nd of 2012 I found myself awakening to the dismal sound of my phone alarm.  The arrival of the ever elusive south swell happened to collide with a very busy work week, making it difficult to make time for sleep knowing that $$ or barrels would be missed. 

 None the less I rose my carcass and shortly there after found myself walking down the beach in Oceanside with my friend and co-worker Drew Oesterle, camera in hand. As usual, the morning light didn't disappoint and we managed a few shots on the fading South.

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 After a few tasty waves it was time to head north to Newport Beach to meet up with some cooool buds ;)

 The standard refuel ingredients to keep the party going.

 Having a cold one poolside, I met this crazy horse. He was pretty gnarly. He didn't even say a word the whole time, I think he was really drunk. Anyways..

 sink

to the bottom

 with you.

One of the main attractions in Newport on this long Sunday was the band Le Blorr, who put on yet another great performance for the attendees of the Pacific Festival to enjoy.

After some barrels, pool time with non talking horses and amazing music it was time to get back to reality and finish off the last shift of the week. (Quick! Only an hour and a half till you have to be at work at 5:30pm.) You know the drill, get to it.

Cardiff morning of 1/6/12

Got back in the water today after a day of absence due to some optical issues of the human kind. Apparently due to a lot of time in the water, especially shooting, the cornea on my left eye has been compromised. Its not that bad actually, just feels like there is sand in my eye at all times. I Spent all yesterday running around to doctors offices, eventually figuring it out I had severely dried out my eyes, primarily the left one...ye old shooting eye.

Obviously I couldn't pass up the first big swell of the year...

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Dale Dobson celebrates one of his bombs on the nose

after the session Dale told me there were some eight footers...

damnit.

he got all the best ones, naturally.

the weirdos were all hanging out together

Until next time, get out there!