Dane Reynolds

North Shore Insanity

So I've been in Hawaii on the north shore of Oahu for the last couple of days soaking in the sights and sounds of the Billabong Pipe Masters contest. Its been one of the best weeks of my life and every day seems like a dream.

When the swell died down, the contest was called off and all the focus shifted up the beach to Rocky Point. Great lighting and some fun little air sections made for a photographers dream. Spent a few hours  shooting on the beach before the wind picked up and I went to Teds Bakery for some grind then was able to get out and catch a few waves for myself

Nike Lowers Pro

Spent a few days last week making the long walk down to trestles (which is a pain in the ass with a bunch of camera gear I learned) for the Nike Lowers Pro. I went down there intending on documenting the contest for a documentary class at my school to focus on the corporate sponsorship and the recent changes in the surfing industry but it didn't turn out as strong as I thought it could. Maybe I'll focus more on it in the future.

Shooting from the water at Lower Trestles is a lot more difficult than I originally thought it would be. I think next time I go there I'll try to shoot with a longer lens and maybe use a boogie board to sit off the peak and raise my perspective a bit.

Michel Borez boosting on the inside.

Yadin Nicol wrapping one around

Cory Lopez going huge backside

Tanner Guadauskas

Dane Reynolds not looking to pleased to be doing another interview after his heat win