Sometimes we get a bit word-heavy over here at The Inertia. Luckily, we’ve got our photographers to put us in check, because more often than not, the photo tells the story better than words ever could. From Sean Davey’s “Best Surf Vehicles of All Time” to Clark Little’s mesmerizing shorebreak photography, these are The Inertia’s most popular photo galleries of 2011. Enjoy.
Top Galleries
1. Portfolio: Clark Little by Clark Little
Clark Little’s move to the Hawaii dramatically changed his future. In just five years, Clark has gained worldwide recognition for his captivating portrayals of the North Shore’s shorebreak.
2. Best Surf Vehicles of All Time by Sean Davey
Savor this collection of images dedicated to journey, because surfing isn’t just about riding waves. It’s all about how you get there.
3. Remembering Andy Irons One Year Later by Patrick “Tupat Eichstaedt
When I first started doing surf video work in the mid-’90s, Andy Irons was one of my main subjects and favorite surfers. Here are some great moments that Andy left us to enjoy.
4. Portfolio: Javier “Pacotwo: Munoz by Javier Munoz
Better known in the European surf scene as “Pacotwo,” Javi Munoz graduated with a degree in Communications. He took pictures for eight years in the Basque region of Spain, then collaborated with Spanish surf magazines like Surfer Rule and 3sesenta.
5. Portfolio: Bryce Johnson by Bryce Johnson
I’m really into negative space in my photographs and just letting the image breathe. I like capturing the moments in between the action.
6. Portfolio: Quincy Dein by Quincy Dein
As a photographer, I feel successful when one of my images makes a person take a moment to rethink what is possible. I want to inspire people to go outside, to enjoy life, to explore.
7. Portfolio: Mark Tipple’s Underwater Project by Mark Tipple
Mark Tipple’s passion and alternate perspective evolved into a powerful collection of underwater imagery. Behold, The Underwater Project.
8. Portfolio: Ryan Tatar by Ryan Tatar
Ryan Tatar’s subtle imagery and manual techniques artfully capture the fringes of the surfing world.
9. Portfolio: Shawn Parkin by Shawn Parkin
Not only is photography an amazing creative outlet, it keeps me outdoors, experiencing new things, and meeting interesting people.
10. Portfolio: Nick LaVecchia by Nick LaVecchia
After a stint at a graphic design firm in Vermont, Lavecchia exchanged his cubicle for a camera and some endlessly inspiring scenery.
Honorable Mention:
11. SURFExplore Taps the Philippines by John Seaton Callahan
On a recent surfEXPLORE project to the Philippines, we found many quality waves that have never been seen by surfers, let alone ridden.
12. Portfolio: Brian Nevins by Brian Nevins
For New Hampshire native Brian Nevins, it’s been over a decade of adventures, adrenaline rushes, eye-opening moments and humbling convictions.
13. Portfolio: Jeremy Koreski by Jeremy Koreski
With an affinity for working in the challenging conditions of Vancouver Island and Nova Scotia, Jeremy Koreski has become a highly regarded editorial, commercial, and fine art photographer.
14. Portfolio: Ryan Mack by Ryan Mack
New Jersey’s 16-year-old Ryan Mack has been shooting surf photographs for two years. The East Coast seems to be producing young talent at an unprecedented rate.
