Kolohe Andino, Bali 2013 Collected Thoughts 121
“Nobody’s perfect, and we love that.” —Nate Lawrence
A good looking cutting room floor Issue 17 is ready for ink, here’s a peek
Full disclosure: We didn’t plan it like this. But as we’ve learned along the way, that’s so very OK. Hell,...
Dion Agius, Hossegor, 2015 Collected Thoughts 120
“I first saw Dion on the cover of Transworld Surf magazine. It was a D.Hump flash photo that popped Dion...
Collected Thoughts 119 Nate Lawrence mind surfing Indonesia
“I always look at photos of Greenbush, and wonder why the guy isn’t taking off behind the peak…” —Nate Lawrence
Collected Thoughts 118 Stretch Surfboards shaping room, 2013
“I’ve always had a fascination with surfboard shapers. Mainly because they are really weird and mostly crazy. And I like...
Mason Ho doesn’t have bad surfs Collected Thoughts 117 with Nate Lawrence
“Does Mason ever have a bad surf? Nope.” —Nate Lawrence
Dane Reynolds, Honest in Chapter 11 Collected Thoughts 116
“If you haven’t already watched Dane’s new film, Chapter 11, go watch it now. It is one of the most...
When Obama got Elected Collected Thoughts 115: Nate Lawrence’s view from abroad
I was in Senegal, West Africa when Obama got inaugurated for the first time. There was a sense of excitement...
Frame Grabs aren’t taking over. Yet. Collected Thoughts 114: Nate Lawrence on the new Canon 1DX Mark II
I recently saw a photo from a Canon event where editors from Surfing Magazine were giving a talk. A big...
Gunner Day Mind Pump Collected Thoughts 110
“A three week flat spell led to an over-hyped swell. The over-hyped swell led to a crowded lineup. The crowded...
Have Surf Magazines Lost their Minds? Collected Thoughts 109
Have surf magazines lost their minds? First off, surf photographers have always been creepy people. Writers, not much better. But...
Too Much Perfect in Indonesia Collected Thoughts 108
Living in Bali has it’s perks. It’s cheap, warm and has waves all year round. It also has it’s downsides....
Nate Lawrence nearly robbed To get you this Collected Thought Number 107 lineup shot
I nearly got robbed trying to get a lineup shot. I probably deserved it though. After all, I am exposing...
Dillon Perillo, Indo Collected Thoughts 106: “Dillon lost his mind out here, which is kind of like finding it for him.”
On an island in remote Indonesia, Dillon Perillo can finally surf again. 5 hour sessions in the middle of the...
What Youth Issue 15 On Sale Now in the What Youth Shop
What Youth Issue 15 is hot (pink) off the press today and on sale now. Inside you’ll find a lot...
Nate Lawrence Portrait Series From Everything’s Wrong but in the Right Place
Nate Lawrence knows how to travel. He’s spent enough time in terminals, on boats, ferries and planes and in the water...
Padang Cup Through Mason’s Eyes Couldn’t think of a better tour guide
The Padang Cup just ended and the win went to Indonesian surfer Mega Semadhi. But just in case you’re missing all those...
Mega Semadhi wins the Padang Cup A Contest We can definitely get behind
The Padang Cup has always been one of the few contests that we can get behind. The dudes who come...
“Happy’s” 10 tips for the Mentawais The unexpected can often be the most welcome
James “Happy” Anderson showed up to the van in the parking lot of the Padang airport late, sweating and carrying...
Chippa Wilson on the “Duo”, Bali Collected Thoughts 105
I was pretty amazed when Chippa pulled out this Neil Purchase Jr surfboard with only 2 fins and decided to...
Everything’s Wrong but in the Right Place Gallery 1: 10 days of swell in the Indian Ocean
We recently lined up a pretty solid 10 days of swell in the Indian Ocean and are going to share...
Surf movie premiere season The US Open of Surfing isn’t just underage drinking and drawing
The US Open of Surfing doesn’t just mean no parking, terrible traffic, underage drinking and drawing, the Huntington Hop, overcrowded...
The Bukit Peninsula Collected Thoughts 104
The warm water splashes on your toes as you pass mostly naked women on the beach on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula....
Julian Wilson in Bali Collected Thoughts 103
Still think spraying someone who’s paddling over the shoulder is one of the best things (and brattiest) in surfing. Julian Wilson...
The Indian Ocean Spotlight: beach parties, waves and Scandinavian women Collected Thoughts 101
The Indian Ocean is back in the spotlight. Swells are stacking up and surfers are busy paying excess baggage on...
One Roll 014: The Dear Suburbia Boat Trip A roll of black and white shot by Nate Lawrence of Dane, Kolohe, Jack, Taj and EG
We were going through some old film folders today and stumbled upon this bit of modern history: One Roll shot by...
Raph Bruhwiler, Canada 2011 Collected Thoughts 097
“Raph is amazing. Canada is amazing. This wave is amazing. And drinking Iceburgs at Shelter is amazing” —Nate Lawrence
Mikey Wright, Pipeline 2014 Collected Thoughts 096
“In 2014 I only knew Mikey Wright as Owen’s little brother. Even though he was doing stuff like you see...
Jordy Smith, Indonesia, 2013 Collected Thoughts 095
“Jordy Smith, Indonesia 2013. Everything about this photo makes me want to pack up a bag and get back to...
Kai Neville, Indonesia Collected Thoughts 094
“Kai Neville, Indonesia. The winds are light. The swell is picking up. The tank is full. It’s looking like a...
We are all Bruce Our talk with a revitalized Bruce Irons from What Youth Issue 13
Bruce Irons has been emulated by every single one of us at some point in our lives. That’s a fact...
Kelia Moniz, Laura Enever and Monyca Eleogram Collected Thoughts 093
“Kelia Moniz, Laura Enever and Monyca Eleogram. Sunset Elementary. I shot this photo on the basketball courts on the North...
