South Africa: An Eastern Cape Collection

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$Sunrise at one of my favorite shooting spots. I like to call this ledge \"Tyson\'s\" because it hits you so hard and remains mostly un-surfed. Just the odd session by the grateful few keep her company as the seasons roll by. Photo: Pierre de Villiers$

Sunrise at one of my favorite shooting spots. I like to call this ledge "Tyson's" because it hits you so hard and remains mostly un-surfed. Just the odd session by the grateful few keep her company as the seasons roll by. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Simon Fish maintains his composure as a low flying plane gets within a couple of meters. This is one of my favorite images and is truly a once in a lifetime shot. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

The moment we all wait for.... being in the right place, the right time, and the joy that follows. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

$Love the classic inside out shot. Who doesn\'t?! The black and white gives the light rays a warm translucent feeling and adds something different to the image. Photo: Pierre de Villiers$

Love the classic inside out shot. Who doesn't?! The black and white gives the light rays a warm translucent feeling and adds something different to the image. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

The Transkei or TK as we like to call it. Wave-rich area with no one around. Bring your mates and explore. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

$This ledge is where I spend most of my time. It\'s pretty fickle, but when it\'s on, its shallow and thick and full of magic! Photo: Pierre de Villiers$

This ledge is where I spend most of my time. It's pretty fickle, but when it's on, its shallow and thick and full of magic! Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Surfing the updrafts. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Meaty little nugget. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

A perfect day at my local ledge. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Stormy dredger. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

This is Tyrell setting the fins fre (again). Photo: Pierre de Villiers

This is my mate Jono Bruton. The guy is a beast and flies like a bird! Just raw talent! Jono is from a place called Gonubie (home of legends), and can often be seen dominating his local point with huge turns and an aerial attack that leaves onlookers gasped. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

This is one of my Dead Reckoning team mates, Tyrell Johnson. A more amped and committed individual you will not find. He froths to go surfing and is always keen no matter what conditions are like. All round nice guy with a heavy back foot and loads of talent. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

$Jefferey\'s Bay and the \'no nukes\' protest at the Billabong Pro. All the fishing trawlers parked just off the back line and put their lights on in support of the protest. Photo: Pierre de Villiers$

Jefferey's Bay and the 'no nukes' protest at the Billabong Pro. All the fishing trawlers parked just off the back line and put their lights on in support of the protest. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

I got hammered after taking this shot but got to see Tyrell smashing it moments before the impact. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Jono lifting off at his local spot. I like to go with the black and white option on cloudy overcast days. It adds drama. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

This swell read 6 meters @ 18 seconds, which is pretty rare around these parts. Just so much energy and power. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Jono Bruton getting funky. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Late afternoon glass off in the land of plenty. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Simon slides through a backhand tube. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

Jono having a blast and just letting go. Photo: Pierre de Villiers

South Africa is wild. It’s brutal. It’s rugged and ruthless. But if you’re willing to put in the time and patiently explore, the pay off is extremely rewarding. And the chances of getting the best waves of your life with no one out are highly likely. Especially if you’re the adventurer type. Here are a few of my favorite images taken over the past year in this wonderful region I am so humbled to call home.

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