Blacks 1/27/12

Last Friday was the peak of the most recent swell. Although it wasn't predicted to be SUPER big or as big as the previous swell it actually was very close in size; more of a welcome surprise than a let down like the last. I decided to shoot blacks to switch things up a bit. The last two swells I shot at Big Rock (somewhere unknown) and Cardiff reef so it was time for a beach break. Blacks is known for a lot of things... One of those things is its' Canyon sets, or otherwise clean up sets. This, I was not looking forward to, but I hoped the challenges would be worth it in the end.

With every water shoot session comes the first test shot(once the camera is in the housing). Generally an ugly under exposed cold face would be seen here, but this one was one was somewhat of an improvement from the usual.

This guy got every bomb set that came thru, where were you?

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One of a few canyon sets that came to make sure everyone was not a sleep.

Despite the few poundings the session was well worth while. Its not too often I make the journey down to blacks, but now I know the next time I go it'll be even more fruitful.

Newps 1/25/12

One of the cool things about waking up early to investigate the surf situation is that you're often rewarded with really awesome sunrises like this one. Unfortunately this day didn't come together as far as shooting went, but its always nice to wake up early to clean crisp air.

The Avenues 1/24/12

Last week I went up to LA for some business and pleasure(Olas). I'm beginning to like it up there. So far I haven't been disappointed with the waves, although I always seem to time my visits with the arrival of swell. Simpo showed up for a quick sequence too.

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yea, he pulled it.

Grom paying his dues.

Hey bro, hows the weather down there?

Peelers..

Cube barrels?

FIN.

A few snacks until the next swell

ride, ride like the wiiinnnd pelicans.

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!

Playa Perro 1/4/12 at Sunset

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Playa Perro to 15th st.

This is not desaturated at all, weird i know.

Tripped out shot of my board shorts

After the sunrise and sunset combo sessions today I slipped into the jacuzzi for a little relaxation and to rinse my housing. Thawing the body was also in order. The ocean is not warm right now.