The Seasons Are Changing: Autumn on the East Coast

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$Empty wave, Altantic City, NJ. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Empty wave, Altantic City, NJ. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Joey Magrene. Bertha swell. Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Joey Magrene. Bertha swell. Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Offshore little barrels are a good way to start off the season. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Offshore little barrels are a good way to start off the season. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$This photo was shot in Atlantic City during hurricane Bertha this past August. Brandon Eaves completely shredding it. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

This photo was shot in Atlantic City during hurricane Bertha this past August. Brandon Eaves completely shredding it. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$I call this one Pre Bertha. This was shot where I live in Cape May, NJ. It\'s where I shoot all of my shore break because its one of the only places in New Jersey where there shore break just goes off! I shot this as we were the first to get a taste of Bertha the night before she made impact. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

I call this one Pre Bertha. This was shot where I live in Cape May, NJ. It's where I shoot all of my shore break because its one of the only places in New Jersey where there shore break just goes off! I shot this as we were the first to get a taste of Bertha the night before she made impact. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Garrett Straube this past Monday coming into a clean one. First day of fall in South Jersey wasn\'t as good as it was up in North Jersey, but we still had some good swell. Everyone doubts it down here and I love it. More waves for me. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Garrett Straube this past Monday coming into a clean one. First day of fall in South Jersey wasn't as good as it was up in North Jersey, but we still had some good swell. Everyone doubts it down here and I love it. More waves for me. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$This photo was taken this past monday on the first day of fall 9/22/14. It\'s weird because this was taken with my GoPro, which I haven\'t used in months. I invested in a housing at the beginning of the summer. I was having issues with it Monday and said to myself, \"screw it, I\'m still going to shoot.\" Busted out the GoPro and I was just amazed with this shot. I\'m amazed how I\'ve progressed as a photographer. I see it so much in this shot. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

This photo was taken this past monday on the first day of fall 9/22/14. It's weird because this was taken with my GoPro, which I haven't used in months. I invested in a housing at the beginning of the summer. I was having issues with it Monday and said to myself, "screw it, I'm still going to shoot." Busted out the GoPro and I was just amazed with this shot. I'm amazed how I've progressed as a photographer. I see it so much in this shot. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Unknown surfer from Monday 9/22 in Atlantic City. Whoever this kid is, he was ripping all day. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Unknown surfer from Monday 9/22 in Atlantic City. Whoever this kid is, he was ripping all day. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Hurricane Bertha. Sean Taylor. This day was unbelieveable for the summer. He had one of the best summers I\'ve seen in a long time. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Hurricane Bertha. Sean Taylor. This day was unbelieveable for the summer. He had one of the best summers I've seen in a long time. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Local professional Matt Keenan showing how its done on his home turf. Matt was home visiting and we happened to get one of the best swells of the summer. He definitely did not hesitate to get on it! Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Local professional Matt Keenan showing how its done on his home turf. Matt was home visiting and we happened to get one of the best swells of the summer. He definitely did not hesitate to get on it! Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Summer Sunset. This was taken on the last day of summer. I watched in the water as the sun disappeared and fall was upon us. An amazing feeling. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Summer Sunset. This was taken on the last day of summer. I watched in the water as the sun disappeared and fall was upon us. An amazing feeling. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Pre Cristobal swell. Such a fun afternoon. Boated into this spot because theres no other way of getting to it. Anchored up, hoped in and just scored for a few hours until the sun went down. Then headed in to have few beers. Defines summer, nothing better. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Pre Cristobal swell. Such a fun afternoon. Boated into this spot because theres no other way of getting to it. Anchored up, hoped in and just scored for a few hours until the sun went down. Then headed in to have few beers. Defines summer, nothing better. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$This was Cristobal the next day. I headed up to AC and it was going off! This is my boy Ken Shiles tucked in nice on a deep one. I remember swimming out and I said to myself \"is this summer or am I dreaming? It seams like a winter swell but the water is warm and I\'m in board shorts? Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

This was Cristobal the next day. I headed up to AC and it was going off! This is my boy Ken Shiles tucked in nice on a deep one. I remember swimming out and I said to myself "is this summer or am I dreaming? It seams like a winter swell but the water is warm and I'm in board shorts? Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Cristobal. A picture of Sean Taylor dropping into one. The current was so bad this day, and was hard for me to get into position. I was kicking as hard as I could to just barely stay in a spot and I got swept out as Sean dropped in. Still turned out to be a good capture. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Cristobal. A picture of Sean Taylor dropping into one. The current was so bad this day, and was hard for me to get into position. I was kicking as hard as I could to just barely stay in a spot and I got swept out as Sean dropped in. Still turned out to be a good capture. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$left AC and headed south for the rest of Cristobal. I was taking a beating from the current and heard the shore break was going off at home so headed back. I made perfect timing because it was just me, myself, and double overhead swells for the rest of the day! Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

left AC and headed south for the rest of Cristobal. I was taking a beating from the current and heard the shore break was going off at home so headed back. I made perfect timing because it was just me, myself, and double overhead swells for the rest of the day! Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Cristobal and her beauty. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Cristobal and her beauty. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Barrels were so clean during Cristobal swell. I was amazed how clear the water was and how nice the air temp was. It was definitely my favorite day of the summer by far. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Barrels were so clean during Cristobal swell. I was amazed how clear the water was and how nice the air temp was. It was definitely my favorite day of the summer by far. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$This was Cristobal flaring out. The swell was coming in heavy and some serious backwash was happening. Reminded me of The Wedge in Newport Beach, CA. These waves were just flaring out so far, it was unreal to experience. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

This was Cristobal flaring out. The swell was coming in heavy and some serious backwash was happening. Reminded me of The Wedge in Newport Beach, CA. These waves were just flaring out so far, it was unreal to experience. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$No better way to start the 1st day of fall in New Jersey. This surfer is unknown as of now. I\'m sure I\'ll find out soon, because he was absolutely killing it. He stood out from the other 25 surfers and thats why I focused mainly on him. Caught him on a fast one and just busted out this insane air. Such a great day! Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

No better way to start the 1st day of fall in New Jersey. This surfer is unknown as of now. I'm sure I'll find out soon, because he was absolutely killing it. He stood out from the other 25 surfers and thats why I focused mainly on him. Caught him on a fast one and just busted out this insane air. Such a great day! Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Throw it back to Independence Day. Hurricane Arthur, July 4, 2014. We got hit hard in Cape May. We were first with the swell and I was on it. The shorebreak was insane and one of the best I\'ve ever seen it. I was actually watching the sets and doubting it before I went in. I\'m glad I did because it was awesome. Expect for me getting kicked out by lifeguards after 3 hours of me hiding in the shore break. Little do they know but I would be saving them if they came into the ocean. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Throw it back to Independence Day. Hurricane Arthur, July 4, 2014. We got hit hard in Cape May. We were first with the swell and I was on it. The shorebreak was insane and one of the best I've ever seen it. I was actually watching the sets and doubting it before I went in. I'm glad I did because it was awesome. Expect for me getting kicked out by lifeguards after 3 hours of me hiding in the shore break. Little do they know but I would be saving them if they came into the ocean. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Bobby Bechtel getting out of a small clean one from the first day of fall. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Bobby Bechtel getting out of a small clean one from the first day of fall. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Tucking into a little growler. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Tucking into a little growler. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Stalling to get into a green one. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Stalling to get into a green one. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Boosting into next season. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Boosting into next season. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Floating a fall section. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Floating a fall section. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Hand plants are so in this year. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Hand plants are so in this year. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$This is one of my favorite views. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

This is one of my favorite views. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Unknown, Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Unknown, Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

$Unknown backhand hack, Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Unknown backhand hack, Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: Matt CiancagliniPhoto: Matt Ciancaglini

$Off the lip, Atlantic City. Photo: <a href=\"http://chank-photography.tumblr.com/\"> Matt Ciancaglini</a>$

Off the lip, Atlantic City. Photo: Matt Ciancaglini

My name’s Matt Ciancaglini. I’m an amateur wave/surf Photographer from the southern most point of New Jersey. I mainly enjoy shooting shore break. I don’t know, why but I’m fascinated by it. I only started shooting a year ago, when I purchased my first DSLR. I never knew anything about photography, so I taught myself everything I know, and I still have so much to learn. One thing I have learned, though, is that I absolutlely love it.

The first day of fall on the East Coast went off with a bang. The photos above are a testament to the wave we get here in Autumn, and I love every single day I’m out there.

See more from Matt on Instagram @chank_photography and on his website.

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