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Shooting video in the ocean with Nikon D850

Shooting video with the Nikon D850 While I primarily use my Nikon Z6 and Z8 cameras, I’ve held on to my Nikon D850 for two reasons: When the D850 came out, it was a precursor to what modern mirrorless cameras are great for: “hybrid shooters.” With the ability to capture 4K UHD and early electronic […]

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Lower Trestles day one of WSL finals

WSL finals 2023 day 1 Day one of the WSL finals 2023 from lower trestles. Some remaining south swell with some potential new south coming from the tropics. Commercial photographer

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Outdoors San Diego Surfing

Beacons Beach Water Photography

Beacons Beach Encinitas I’ve lived my entire life in San Diego, more specifically, North County. With this, I have developed a strong connection to the ocean. Whether it’s surfing, spearfishing, or diving, when the water is warm, there is no place I’d rather be. I am particularly fond of the beach from “Table Tops” in […]

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San Elijo State Beach low tide

San Elijo State Beach low tide Big winter swells left the reefs swept clean around San Diego. With negative low tides as the swell dissipated, the water receded to almost where you would sit in the lineup. Outdoor brand commercial photography

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Swamis July 2022

Solid pulse of SW swell I was lucky to get a few myself … Looking North Ponto had some massive walls rolling through. RDUB creative surf photography San Diego

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Supergirl Surf Pro

Oceanside Pier Southside Oceanside Pier has been the host for the Supergirl Surf Pro. This year being the 14th year the contest has run. The event has no waiting period. Just 3 days to crown out of a multitude of female talent, one “Supergirl”. This year a south swell provided some contestable surf with favorable […]

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Rip Curl WSL Finals

Lower Trestles, San Clemente Ca. A familiar stop for the surfing Championship Tour, Lower Trestles has been a gracious host to many of the world best surfers over the years. The Rip Curl WSL Finals was a first for the World Surf League. 5 surfers entered the draw on both the mens and womens side. […]

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Outdoors San Diego Surfing

Swami’s Beach

Surf Definitely wasn’t “pumping” surf by any means. But the weather has been nice and there is a little bit of south west swell energy in the water. A week’s worth of wind swell has dropped ocean temperatures in San Diego. The lifeguard sign is claiming 70 degrees but I would put money on it […]

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San Diego Surfing

Bioluminescent Waves

Surfing bioluminescent waves. Red tide in San Diego Dull red by day and blue neon by night. Bioluminescence also known as Chemiluminescence is the result of a chemical reaction happening inside of plankton. This is a very similar reaction to a fire fly and other glow in the dark creatures. Some of these planktons and […]