So there I was, at one of my favorite places in Santa Cruz going over photos from a special event. When a member of the surfing community dies, the custom has become to celebrate and remember via a paddle out with friends and family. I found the image I was
Category: Sports Photographer: George Adkins “Morning Surf” George zooms in and captures this surfing image, which, is crystal sharp in showcasing the greatness of the sport. You can see the surfer anticipate the wave; George’s composition of the surfer makes this a powerful image. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr
Category: Sports Photographer: John Sessa I love John’s capture here, because it shows the anticipation and emotion as the surfer is about to hit the waves. It gives a sense of place and has you guess at what’s coming next! Originally shared with the Photofocus Facebook community right here. You
Category: Sports Photograph: Dave DeBaeremaeker It’s not common that you see silhouettes in sports photographs. But Dave does a fantastic job of this, capturing a surfer at Golden Hour carrying his board. With the ocean in the background and the surfer against the golden sky, this image holds a lot
Category: Sports Photograph: Joe “Early Surf” The anticipation in Joe’s shot of a surfer is clear — he’s ready to go running towards the water. The color here is spot-on, further emphasizing the sunrise in the early morning hours. The soft shadow of the surfer gives further depth to the
Category: Sports Photograph: Joe “A Break from the Waves” There’s something about surfing that speaks to me. This shot is great for two reasons. One, minimalism is clearly showcased here, with the surfboard taking center stage. It’s simple and your eye is immediately drawn to the yellow color that covers
Category: Sports Photograph: George Adkins “The Monochrome Surf” Just in time for summer, George captured this awesome surfing shot at Crystal Pier in San Diego. The monochrome edit here puts the surfer frozen in time, with water completely surrounding him. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To
