SUPER HUMAN
2015's year of Pro Surfing was beyond incredible and at the same time brutally punishing. The world's best surfers were absolutely pushed to the bloody edge to discover their limits, to challenge themselves on more levels then we could imagine.

Some possessed by super human powers, gladiators showing us how to dig deeper, how to reach in and find the courage to continue when it counts all in the true spirit of sportsmanship, friendship and what it means to be your best. It's always under these situations of extreme pressure that we get to see the raw and true nature of the being.

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS

I'm saying thanks to these athletes and men I call friends for freely giving their time and allowing me access to photograph them, even when the chips were down and the going was tough, even when they were under extreme pressure, and even when they scored the most epic waves throughout the year – THANK YOU. For without these guys, their insane courage and spectacular talents, without their sponsors, the big surf companies and the World Surfing League (WSL), this level of surfing would never have been achieved.

You would not get to see these images and never get to have a glimpse into what it's like to be a Pro Surfer on tour, surfing the best waves in the world. Join me in sending good vibes to those injured gladiators in recovery and wishing everyone a spectacular and safe 2016 of surfing.

WAVES OF CONSEQUENCE

ENDANGERED - Surf Adventure (Iron Horse) “This was a journey. A real journey. And in my humble opinion, that ideal is endangered.”

POINT BREAK - HELL OR HIGH WATER - “The swell arrived and did not disappoint, conditions were flawless and the scene was set, local surfers continued to vi for waves as it was business as usual at the worlds most notorious left-hander.…”

MONSTER SURF - Nias “The usual suspects, the team of big wave surf nomads that circulate the globe, arrived at a similar time to myself, in time for an 8-10ft swell.”

EDGE OF OBLIVION - CODE RED - “Perched precariously on the back (stern) of George Riou’s boat, I am 100% focused on capturing whatever drama is about to unfold in front of me. A shiver runs up my spine as a…”

BIG WAVE SURFERS - Fiji “Fiji not only produced one of the biggest swells ever, but became a magnet for the world’s best big wave athlete’s, both tow and paddle.”

WILD OCEAN - DARK FUN - “Some surf locations need no introduction, however, if you're still unsure let me just say it's one of the wildest and most dangerous locations in the world for surfer and photographer. Great whites don't seem to mind the bitterly cold conditions.”

WAVE OF CONSEQUENCE - “These waves are ridden by choice not chance, those who chase them, hunt them and ride them, all understand the consequences and choose to risk their lives.”