21 March 2024

POCKETS OF GOOD SURF – 2

More shots from the surf days that counted in March.

I'm pleased to say there have been more days with good conditions to add to March 2024 so far. I'm sure there has been a handful of quality moments in quiet pockets, at the right time and tide, worthy of inclusion on the list. I managed to capture a few, but of course not all; I like the idea of an abundance of waves going unseen, unridden, not photographed.

Whether under the darkness of night, the continuing cold mornings or empty beaches with perhaps just a couple of dog walkers, the ocean waves and their energy arrive to meet land. Sometimes with deafening force, sometimes with only a weak pulse, all the time moving. It's great that surfing exists; at its best, it is a human art form that can dance with planet earth's natural power, and equally, within seconds we can be humiliated, humbled and shown our insignificance. I find wonder and majesty in waves with or without our input. Very happy that the seas continue to move regardless.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves, this is part 2 of 'Pockets of Good Surf'.




I like this last shot, at first glance, it's hard to differentiate between the surfers in the line-up and the seagulls. A little inside left nugget goes unridden and the seagulls don't care.