The new exhibition at WITZIG GALLERY in Maclean NSW brings together major works from three of the most acclaimed surfing photographers in the world today. Surfing photography has long been seen as a source of spectacular magazine covers, film posters and book illustrations – but art? Really?
It used to be enough for surfers to film themselves while holding a GoPro. Not anymore, photographers are slowly making their way back into the picture, filming the surfer from behind as they pull into the barrel.
With Christmas just over a week away, many are wondering if they'll get to take their new toys out into any decent surf.
On the weekend, the mob at Xensr Technology paddled out at Jaws with cameras capturing every angle. The result is some of the wildest footage yet seen of Peahi.
A few months ago Swellnet ran a story on Quiksilver's first surf store in Burma. The commentary following that article centred on whether Burma actually had waves or not. People who'd visited the once-closed country argued passionately either way.
A few months ago Swellnet ran a story on Quiksilver's first surf store in Burma. The commentary following that article centred on whether Burma actually had waves or not. People who'd visited the once-closed country argued passionately either way.
In all the drama and emotion of the last day of the Pipe Masters, it was easy to overlook the fact that Robert Kelly Slater once again demonstrated, with an absolutely stupendous three-heat master class, that the day he leaves the tour will be sadder than anyone can imagine.
The best bits from the best day pro surfing has seen in a bloody long time.
