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How I Got the Shot: Chris Burkard’s Sky-High Surfer

Nate Tyler in Cayucos, CA. Photo by Chris Burkard. Capturing the perfect surfing photograph requires a combination of immense skill, patience, and dumb luck. Here photographer Chris Burkard fills us in on how he managed to harness all three into one beautiful image. "One of my favorite shots is this one of Nate Tyler doing

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How I Got The Shot: Bob Holmes’ Women In Conical Hats

"Women In Conical Hats" Image Courtesy Of Bob Holmes "I went down to the bridge at dawn, long before most tourists arrive, and begun visualizing the photograph I wanted. I found a section of [the] bridge that would work with my idea, and put a wide lens on my camera for perspective. The shot called

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