News & Adventures
The end of the week.
The first week in Hawaii has produced some incredible waves and images. We have been fortunate enough to see some amazing sunsets, amazing wave and unreal wave riding both body boarding and surfing. Kelly slater in a nice little wedge. Yesterday was a busy day which consisted of surfing, swimming/shooting, eating and repeating. I swam out to pipeline with my water housing as the swell had died off. Here is a shot of Jase Finlay on a nice little wedge. I have a full sequence of Jase getting pitted but there were too many heads in the way. Maybe next time guys. The afternoon came and the colour in the water was spectacular, one of my favourite things about Hawaii is the late afternoon light. To get these colours on the Gold Coast I would have to be up super early in the morning (which I struggle with unless there is a new east swell ). Here is one shot of a wave going over the top as I try and capture the oceans good side. More shots to come from this session. There isn’t much sand at Keiki at the moment as the 15ft swell the day before decided to wash it all away exposing the volcanic rock. Speaking of swell, here is a shot of Jake Stone out at Pipe.
Learn moreDay 4 - 5 - The rain
The first couple days were everything we had hoped for, sun, surf, babes and good times. The tides have turned and the rain has set in. Yesterday at sunset I checked to see if the sun would peak through near the horizon but there was no luck. The wind has turned onshore and the waves are big and messy. The only positve is the crowds out at Pipeline have disappeared because of this. I was able to catch one wave out there today and I got to test the waters to see how much of a sweep there is when you get past the sets. All of which is needed to feel comfortable shooting in the water. Looking forward to the next offshore day!!!!! Elliot Williams is one of the guys (14 year old kid….ha got you good sucker) who is staying with us in our house. Elliot rides for BSC and Turbo. The kid rips out in the surf and on the dancefloor, so he tells me anyway. Keep your eyes peeled for some shots of him body boarding soon. Profile shot of the young whipper snapper! Some moody clouds setting over the Waimea bay made for an interesting shot. I had planned on getting up and around the rocks to the left but I left our house too late. Hopefully the weather clears up and some more shots will flock to your desktops.
Learn moreThe catchup - Hawaii
Day 3 Today was the first day I took my camera out to shoot the surf. I decided not to take the water housing and to see the setup of OTW, Backdoor and pipeline. OTW was pumping with some of the best waves I have ever seen. I watched a surfer get a 15 second barrel and fly out the barrel after the spit. The on lookers all cheered and clapped. Was the best barrel I have seen in my life! WOW (WOOOPAAHHHH) Pipe empty! I was able to meet some pretty cool guys who all froth on body boarding, Rich Lornie a videographer who has filmed some unreal footage from around the world. Check out his vimeo page. SOOO SICK Jase Finlay who said he had to make his push bike to be able to ride it, funny enough Sacha Specker had recently posted on Facebook that someone had stolen his bike seat from Pipeline….Coincident…I think not. The wind was blowing onshore all day today so I decided to go for a snorkel. Got some self portrait shots…..ENJOY
Learn moreNorthshore Hawaii – The dream
All around the world surfers, photographers, tourists, kamikaze’s and hell men travel to see this natural phenomenon come to fruition. The best time of year to visit these waves are in-between December to March. The sand, the girls, the waves and the surfers who dare try to tame the beast called Pipe all flock to this wave either to watch it or participate in the raw carnage that it has to offer. See video here! As I’m lucky enough to travel to this wonderful land I plan on documenting our trip for you all to see. A photo a day is the goal, they will be showcased on my jonwrightphoto.com Facebook page and also here, on my blog.
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