Past AYP guest Chris Burkard’s photos were named in the “Best Photos of 2010” by Surfer Mag. It’s easy to see why, looking at them here. Chris gave me a bit of the story behind these: “The longboard shot was shot last spring..a totally windless day, so glassy…it was almost hard to see the waves because they just melted into the sea. When crystal took this wave it was like she was surfing on glass. Just a beautiful photograph in the making.”
“The other image was shot in mainland Mexico during a trip to shoot some advertising for RVCA. This was such a surreal thing to see perfect surf without a single soul out. It was unreal. The pointbreak reminded me of something you would see in prehistoric times… rugged cliffs dropping down to the ocean… it looked like at any point a dinosaur would walk around the rocks.”
These images are begging me to play hooky, grab my board and shoot over to Santa Cruz for some waves and photos!
Way to go Chris, and once again you have us all mighty envious about your job! Be sure to catch my interview with him where he gives you an inside look at how he works his magic–or “the mojo” as he put it.
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Dr H I’ll see if we can get you that info. Yes this is one stunning photo
Dr H I’ll see if we can get you that info. Yes this is one stunning photo
That image of the surfing woman is simply amazing. Besides the obvious, I love the way the horizon is slightly tilted, giving a sense of dynamism. Now, as an amateur photographer, I wonder if we could know the technical aspects required for taking such an image. It is amazing that in what appears to be a low-light situation he could still use a fast shutter speed to freeze the moment the way he did. Thanks, and congratulations to Chris.
That image of the surfing woman is simply amazing. Besides the obvious, I love the way the horizon is slightly tilted, giving a sense of dynamism. Now, as an amateur photographer, I wonder if we could know the technical aspects required for taking such an image. It is amazing that in what appears to be a low-light situation he could still use a fast shutter speed to freeze the moment the way he did. Thanks, and congratulations to Chris.