Issue No. 20
Jan/Feb
2014

Issue No. 20
Jan/Feb
2014
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NO. 20: THIS IS NOT A DREAM

NO. 20: THIS IS NOT A DREAM

This North Shore season delivers wild thoughts, images and emotions while you’re awake. And a world champ!

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No. 20: THE DEEPER MEANING OF ALOHA

No. 20: THE DEEPER MEANING OF ALOHA

Legendary photo editor Lee Pegus on why you go to Hawaii.

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no. 20: WITHIN MEMORY

no. 20: WITHIN MEMORY

Sean Davey recalls lost moments from the North Shore.

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no. 20: INSPECTION - THE NIKON 1 AW1

no. 20: INSPECTION - THE NIKON 1 AW1

A camera used on land and in water. It must be Christmas!

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no. 20: DIGITALLY REMASTERED

no. 20: DIGITALLY REMASTERED

Historic moments from the North Shore, given breathing space again.

Issue No. 19
Nov/Dec
2013

Issue No. 19
Nov/Dec
2013
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no. 19: ED NOTE

no. 19: ED NOTE

Dark Chambers.

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no. 19: LIFE IN THE SALT

no. 19: LIFE IN THE SALT

An introduction By Lee Pegus.

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no. 19: RUBBING SHOULDERS

no. 19: RUBBING SHOULDERS

Nine men you’ll never see standing next to each other again.

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no. 19: ANDREW BUCKLEY

no. 19: ANDREW BUCKLEY

Shorty. Aka Andrew Buckley from Avalon New South Wales. This guy. This guy is brilliant. Sheer freakin’ brilliance. We can explain.

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no. 19: CHRIS BURKARD

no. 19: CHRIS BURKARD

Chris Burkard: beautifully composed, timeless action and lifestyle mirrored by powerful landscapes, moody lights and natural tones!

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no. 19: SEAN DAVEY

no. 19: SEAN DAVEY

Not many people can lay claim to over 140 magazine covers in their careers. Sean Davey can and he’s still counting.

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no. 19: JON FRANK

no. 19: JON FRANK

Jon Frank. Quite simply he´s the man. Taylor Knox digs his skills saying, "Jon is a creator of good things... his vision makes me happy." And Derek Hynd once wrote, "he is not normal, his work is not normal."

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no. 19: TED GRAMBEAU

no. 19: TED GRAMBEAU

Ted Grambeau has the ultimate existence. A mid life crises early on in life and the answer to one simple question, paved the way for a career allowing him to wander the world countless times. Betcha wanna know what the answer is!?

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no. 19: BILL MORRIS

no. 19: BILL MORRIS

There are a coupla surf photographers who have the game truly sussed. When the ocean’s sleeping, they still bring home the coin and when it’s pumping, can be on the pulse anywhere, anytime. Bill Morris from Bondi is one of them.

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no. 19: ANDREW SHIELD

no. 19: ANDREW SHIELD

One of the most down-to-earth, professional guys you’re likely to work with, Shieldsy is a true credit to surf photography. For us, many years have been spent indulging in his photography… daydreaming, wondering, mindsurfing. Now it’s your turn. Come!

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no. 19: NATE SMITH

no. 19: NATE SMITH

A simple hand written note of encouragement from a legend in the photo-editing world, was enough for Nate Smith to forge ahead with a career in surf photography. Let us explain.

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no. 19: PETER WILSON

no. 19: PETER WILSON

Rather than being handed a bible or crucifix or something to hang around his neck when he was being confirmed at the age of 12, Peter ‘Joli’ Wilson was given a Kodak instamatic camera by his eccentric godfather.

Issue No. 18
Sep/Oct
2013

Issue No. 18
Sep/Oct
2013
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no. 18: ED NOTE

no. 18: ED NOTE

The biggest dick-tease – the Kirra revival.

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no. 18: A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME

no. 18: A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME

Soli Bailey opens his state of mind and shares the outlook on his surfing future.

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no. 18: THE BALI FILES

no. 18: THE BALI FILES

Eye candy from the right side of the island.

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no. 18: THE BIG WAVE WORLD TOUR

no. 18: THE BIG WAVE WORLD TOUR

Multi-time XXL winner Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker talks wave heights, tracking swells, making calls, blundered events, WCT guys, angry guys, sponsorship, big wave street cred and more, after the recently acquired Big Wave World Tour.

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no. 18: MUSIC INK

no. 18: MUSIC INK

Army Of Champions.

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no. 18: SINGLE LENS REFLUX

no. 18: SINGLE LENS REFLUX

Bringing up the lives of frothing lensmen: Jim Culley.

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no. 18: BUSTING THE WINTERY BLUES

no. 18: BUSTING THE WINTERY BLUES

10 steps to brightening your dreary day.

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no. 18: FUTURE MEN

no. 18: FUTURE MEN

Profiling groms of tomorrow: Monty Tait.

No. 17
Jul/Aug
2013

No. 17
Jul/Aug
2013
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no. 17: ED NOTE - YOUR BACKYARD

no. 17: ED NOTE - YOUR BACKYARD

This photo before your very eyes… let us tell you about it. Taken on May 30, 2013, at one of the most crowded point breaks in the world: Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta, Australia.

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no. 17: PROUD TO BE VICTORIAN

no. 17: PROUD TO BE VICTORIAN

From dealing with small surf towns developing at a frightening pace, to fickle waves and wild untamed coastlines with poor light often overlooked by magazines, these pro surfers wouldn’t want it any other way.

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no. 17: TEAHUPO’O BITES BACK

no. 17: TEAHUPO’O BITES BACK

You ever seen a wave bite? We neither… it’s not like they have teeth or anything. This is merely a metaphor for the pounding many men received, chasing thunderous South Pacific Ocean swells recently. A wipeout feature! Right on! Please enjoy, from the comfort of your surroundings.

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no. 17: SINGLE LENS REFLUX

no. 17: SINGLE LENS REFLUX

A simple hand written note of encouragement from a legend in the photo-editing world, was enough for Nate Smith to forge ahead with a career in surf photography.

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no. 17: MANCHILD

no. 17: MANCHILD

Kids surfing way beyond their years: Quinn Bruce.

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no. 17: MUSIC INK

no. 17: MUSIC INK

Eight tracks from eight Aussie crews, sure to wet your sonic whistle.

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no. 17: YOUNG DUDE

no. 17: YOUNG DUDE

Groms havin’ way too much fun: Angourie kid, Dakoda Walters.

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no. 17: TRUE COLOURS

no. 17: TRUE COLOURS

Behind the scenes of the insta-famous Coffey family.

No. 16
May/Jun
2013

No. 16
May/Jun
2013
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no. 16: SPREADING FILTH

no. 16: SPREADING FILTH

From loose street style art to insane surf vids to corporate gigs, Jake Donlen talks about the evolution of Runamuk Visuals, how it’s all grown up and the state of the surf industry.

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no. 16: THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL

no. 16: THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL

Exploring new surfing terrain in Papua New Guinea.

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no. 16: FALLING IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN

no. 16: FALLING IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN

Kirra rekindles the flame.

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no. 16: SINGLE LENS REFLUX

no. 16: SINGLE LENS REFLUX

Bringing up the lives of legendary lensmen: Myles McGuinness.

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no. 16: THE CT SO FAR

no. 16: THE CT SO FAR

A visual recap of the World Championship Tour and freesurfing surrounding it. Simple really.

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no. 16: CONNOR OLEARY

no. 16: CONNOR OLEARY

Kid with skills, flying under the radar. Now exposed!

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no. 16: YOUNG DUDES

no. 16: YOUNG DUDES

Groms havin’ way too much fun: Sheldon Simkus.

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no. 16: MUSIC INK

no. 16: MUSIC INK

Ben Howard review by Jake ‘Yaki’ Newell.