Surf Photography Prints: Fine Art Surf Photographs Curated by The Surfer's Journal
ABOUT OUR MASTER IMAGES SERIES
The Master Images by The Surfer’s Journal: A carefully curated assortment of fine art photographic prints for sale exclusively through The Surfer’s Journal. Each image is chosen for artistic and cultural merit then color tuned to TSJ standards. Images printed using photographic process on Fuji Crystal Archival paper, specifically chosen for its ability to reproduce the nuances of water. The Master Images are 42 inches on the long side and mounted on ¼-inch Sintra with cleats. Each image comes with a signed and embossed certificate of authenticity and will be available for a limited time only. Start your collection now.
Buffalo, Waikiki, Oahu, by Clarence Maki
Maki was a Waikiki surfer who, like the scant handful of other early surf photographers, became entranced with the sport and its ethereal nature. So he began recording it with a camera. It became his mission to capture the magic of the ride, the nuance of beach culture, and even the celebrity tourist and beach boy interplay that uniquely occurred inf front of the Surfrider and Royal Hawaiian hotels. Maki began taking pictures...
Jelly Theory, Mentawais Islands, Indonesia, by Lance Slabbert
This photo comes from a series of photos or a body of work called "Consider the Weight of Air: Observations from Below." The series began in 2004, when I traveled to Madagascar, but not until 2008 in the Mentawais did I really have the opportunity to indulge myself and explore the impact zone underwater. A combination of practical experience underwater, photographic references, and research into the nature of water and weather systems...
The Monster, Teahupoo, Tahiti, by Brian Bielman
This was the scariest day ever at Teahupoo, which is saying a lot. I was stuck at the harbor for the first three hours and the next thing I knew I was sitting in the back of a boat which was holding the inside position—great for photos. But if you watch the videos of all the boats going up over the set waves, we were always the last boat to make it over. There was a definite peak to the swell and Nathan...
The Score, South Australia Outer Waters, by Calum Macaulay
We were watching the charts on this swell for well over a week, hoping it would hang in there until it hit our coast. That particular wave is hard to score. It needs huge swell, strong period, the right direction, and being out in the middle of the ocean, light winds. That only occurs a couple times a year, if at all. It's a good hour ski ride out there, depending on conditions. Everyone involved that day—riders and photographer—all pulled up a bit ...
Chopper, Waimea Bay, Oahu, by Jon Frank
It’s the day of the Eddie. There are 10,000 people all jammed in around the Bay. The Kam Highway is gridlocked—backed up for miles both ways—and I am supposed to be going up in a helicopter with Sean Davey at 3:00 a.m. I get a call at 2:59 that he can’t make it. I stay the course and plunk down $400 for the flight. By 5:00 we’re in the air. We fly along the outer reefs; the swells are massive down below...
Pipeline, North Shore, Oahu, by Jeff Divine
The sun peeks over Pupukea Heights and lights up the ocean at 7:45 every morning. Roaming the area allows me to figure out swell direction and where it will be good. I always carried a small 50mm lens on these surf checks just in case something worthwhile presented itself. Peering through the palms as I approach the beach on a day like this one, I immediately know it’s perfect and turn to rush back home to gather my ...
Open Water, Lake Superior, Michigan, by Shawn Malone
January 5, not exactly the time of year you would associate with freshwater surfing on the Great Lakes, since most of the surrounding area is frozen by then. But here they are, two of the most stoked surfers in the Midwest, Dan and Billy, determined to ride this season out to the fullest. Fortunately, they knew where the last open water on Lake Superior...
On Point, Kirra, Australia, Ted Grambeau
Kirra as seen from the air during the winter of 2012— a perfect point receiving the brunt of a swell from the Tasman Sea. The surfer inside is in either the perfect position for a late takeoff and a throating barrel or the worst spot for maximum impact. Heaven or hell!
Big Enough, Peahi, Maui, by Tom Servais
This was one of the busiest and best days at Jaws. It was the day that the Laird Hamilton film All Aboard the Crazy Train was shot. Helicopters, jet skis, boats, and even photographers were swirling in the channel—it was chaos. Dan Moore won the Billabong XXL Biggest Wave Award for this wave, which he didn’t make, as he elected to straighten out. His only other choice was...
Trim Perspectives, Noosa Heads, Australia, Dane Peterson
I mentioned to Belinda the image I had in mind and wanted to create. I don't think many photographers had actually approached her with a specific goal in mind. Needless to say, she was intrigued. I simply asked to her get as nasally (on the nose) as possible, have fun, and relax, and hopefully I could accomplish the rest. Belinda proceeded to do just that, and we walked away with an image I feel her and I are both truly happy to be apart of creating. – D.P.
