Alex Ormerod

Swellnet Sessions

Late Drop

Sun 13 May 12:00am

Late drop...

...nought to do with late takeoffs, though I'm sure there were plenty on this day. With the last East Coast swell all but gone and a new one firing up the Tasman Alex Ormerod drops a score of killer images from the swell that was. Late they may be yet they're warmly received.

Josh Fuller is the stylemaster in the sequence.

Swellnet Sessions

Late Drop

Sun 13 May 12:00am

Late drop...

...nought to do with late takeoffs, though I'm sure there were plenty on this day. With the last East Coast swell all but gone and a new one firing up the Tasman Alex Ormerod drops a score of killer images from the swell that was. Late they may be yet they're warmly received.

Josh Fuller is the stylemaster in the sequence.

Swellnet Sessions

Alex Ormerod

Wed 2 May 12:00am

Although surf photography is a branch of the wider art of photography it is itself split into many categories: watershots, fisheye, action, land-based, travel, portaiture. Many photographers dabble in the categories - after all, it's the photogs lot to be versatile - yet those who make a mark usually only do so in one particular discipline.

Swellnet Sessions

Alex Ormerod

Wed 2 May 12:00am

Although surf photography is a branch of the wider art of photography it is itself split into many categories: watershots, fisheye, action, land-based, travel, portaiture. Many photographers dabble in the categories - after all, it's the photogs lot to be versatile - yet those who make a mark usually only do so in one particular discipline.

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The Ecstasy of Victory

Sun 4 March 12:00am

"Did I win? Did I win?"

Taj Burrow hits the beach following his epic final against Adriano De Souza at Snapper Rocks this afternoon. With the judges yet to drop scores for each competitors last waves neither knows if they've won. The Brazilian contingent rush to Minheirinho, the Aussies to Taj. Everyone is confused and waiting.

Alex Ormerod captures the emotion as the wave scores - and the final result - are announced.

We'll have more action shots from today shortly.

Swellnet Sessions

The Ecstasy of Victory

Sun 4 March 12:00am

"Did I win? Did I win?"

Taj Burrow hits the beach following his epic final against Adriano De Souza at Snapper Rocks this afternoon. With the judges yet to drop scores for each competitors last waves neither knows if they've won. The Brazilian contingent rush to Minheirinho, the Aussies to Taj. Everyone is confused and waiting.

Alex Ormerod captures the emotion as the wave scores - and the final result - are announced.

We'll have more action shots from today shortly.

Swellnet Sessions

Day 4 on the Gold Coast (after lunch)

Wed 29 February 12:00am

The afternoon held some exciting match-ups with Parko v Julian and Mig Pupo v Ace Buchan. As the northerly breeze freshened an air attack was always likely so Alex Ormerod trained his sights on the high-flying surfers.

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Day 4 on the Gold Coast (after lunch)

Wed 29 February 12:00am

The afternoon held some exciting match-ups with Parko v Julian and Mig Pupo v Ace Buchan. As the northerly breeze freshened an air attack was always likely so Alex Ormerod trained his sights on the high-flying surfers.

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Day 3 on the Gold Coast

Tue 28 February 12:00am

The wind swung more north-east, the Sunday crowds dissappeared, and the surf dropped a notch, but still the Snapper show went on. It wasn't the pointy end of the draw, nor the fat end, just a day of getting through the heats with one or two electric match-ups keeping the crowd on their toes.

Alex Ormerod maintained the pace, dodging and weaving and scoping all the day's action.

Swellnet Sessions

Day 3 on the Gold Coast

Tue 28 February 12:00am

The wind swung more north-east, the Sunday crowds dissappeared, and the surf dropped a notch, but still the Snapper show went on. It wasn't the pointy end of the draw, nor the fat end, just a day of getting through the heats with one or two electric match-ups keeping the crowd on their toes.

Alex Ormerod maintained the pace, dodging and weaving and scoping all the day's action.

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Day 4 on the Gold Coast (before lunch)

Tue 28 February 12:00am

There were some veritable blockbuster heats this morning at Snapper Rocks. In the Round 4, three man heats Kelly Slater, Parko, Jordy, Taj and Julian all surfed this morning. Alex Ormerod busted out the 600mm bazooka to capture the action.

Check the first sequence of Slater's top turn. Technically perfect in every aspect.

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Day 4 on the Gold Coast (before lunch)

Tue 28 February 12:00am

There were some veritable blockbuster heats this morning at Snapper Rocks. In the Round 4, three man heats Kelly Slater, Parko, Jordy, Taj and Julian all surfed this morning. Alex Ormerod busted out the 600mm bazooka to capture the action.

Check the first sequence of Slater's top turn. Technically perfect in every aspect.

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Day 2 on the Gold Coast

Mon 27 February 12:00am

It was the day promoters dream of: hot, sunny and of course, Sunday. The punters were out in force at the Quiksilver Pro, spending their hard-earned in the merch tents and being entertained by the surfers out front. The surf remained steady all day at around 3 feet and even the ever-threatening seabreeze took note of the Sabbath.

The day's action was bookended with two exciting heats: Dane vs Taj in the opener and Kolohe vs Simpo in the closing heat as the action slammed shut.

Alex Ormerod lurked and prowled in the sultry Queensland sun training his lens on all the action.

Swellnet Sessions

Day 2 on the Gold Coast

Mon 27 February 12:00am

It was the day promoters dream of: hot, sunny and of course, Sunday. The punters were out in force at the Quiksilver Pro, spending their hard-earned in the merch tents and being entertained by the surfers out front. The surf remained steady all day at around 3 feet and even the ever-threatening seabreeze took note of the Sabbath.

The day's action was bookended with two exciting heats: Dane vs Taj in the opener and Kolohe vs Simpo in the closing heat as the action slammed shut.

Alex Ormerod lurked and prowled in the sultry Queensland sun training his lens on all the action.

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Quiksilver Pro: (More!) Final Day Photos

Thu 10 March 12:00am

Kelly Slater...39-years-old...46 tour wins...10 world titles...who is he competing against? Read The Outsider's view here. All photos by Alex Ormerod.//STUART NETTLE

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Quiksilver Pro: (More!) Final Day Photos

Thu 10 March 12:00am

Kelly Slater...39-years-old...46 tour wins...10 world titles...who is he competing against? Read The Outsider's view here. All photos by Alex Ormerod.//STUART NETTLE

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Roxy Pro: Final Day Photos

Wed 9 March 12:00am

In a red letter day for Womens pro surfing, 18-year-old Carissa Moore took the Roxy Pro title from rookie Tyler Wright.

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Roxy Pro: Final Day Photos

Wed 9 March 12:00am

In a red letter day for Womens pro surfing, 18-year-old Carissa Moore took the Roxy Pro title from rookie Tyler Wright.

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Quiksilver Pro: Day 4 Photos

Wed 9 March 12:00am

Day 4 had everything a keen viewer wants to see in sports performance: iffy judging, cruel tactics, and through-the-roof surfing. Read the The Outsider's take on a memorable day here. All photos by Alex Ormerod.//STUART NETTLE

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Quiksilver Pro: Day 4 Photos

Wed 9 March 12:00am

Day 4 had everything a keen viewer wants to see in sports performance: iffy judging, cruel tactics, and through-the-roof surfing. Read the The Outsider's take on a memorable day here. All photos by Alex Ormerod.//STUART NETTLE

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Quiksilver Pro: Final Day Photos

Wed 9 March 12:00am

The Quik Pro Quarters ran this morning in a rising tide on the Snapper bank.

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Quiksilver Pro: Final Day Photos

Wed 9 March 12:00am

The Quik Pro Quarters ran this morning in a rising tide on the Snapper bank.

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Quiksilver Pro: Day 3 Photos

Tue 8 March 12:00am

Mick Fanning (AUS) 11.00 Heat 2: Tiago Pires (PRT) 12.84 def. Jadson Andre (BRA) 8.70 Heat 3: Adrian Buchan (AUS) 13.17 def. Adam Melling (AUS) 6.76 Heat 5: Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 16.60 def. Daniel Ross (AUS) 11.16 Heat 10: Alejo Muniz (BRA) 13.26 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 11.44 Heat 11: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 14.14 def. Kai Otton (AUS) 7.17 Heat 12: Taj Burrow (AUS) 15.27 def.

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Quiksilver Pro: Day 3 Photos

Tue 8 March 12:00am

Mick Fanning (AUS) 11.00 Heat 2: Tiago Pires (PRT) 12.84 def. Jadson Andre (BRA) 8.70 Heat 3: Adrian Buchan (AUS) 13.17 def. Adam Melling (AUS) 6.76 Heat 5: Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 16.60 def. Daniel Ross (AUS) 11.16 Heat 10: Alejo Muniz (BRA) 13.26 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 11.44 Heat 11: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 14.14 def. Kai Otton (AUS) 7.17 Heat 12: Taj Burrow (AUS) 15.27 def.