Chris Burkard: The joy of surfing in ice-cold water

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9 жыл бұрын

"Anything that is worth pursuing is going to require us to suffer, just a little bit," says surf photographer Chris Burkard, as he explains his obsession with the coldest, choppiest, most isolated beaches on earth. With jawdropping photos and stories of places few humans have ever seen - much less surfed - he draws us into his "personal crusade against the mundane."
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@PostWarKids 7 жыл бұрын

This guy is one of photography's greats

@Birdienez 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't expect to finish watching until the end, but I'm so thankful that I did. Lucky guy. He knew his life's calling at age 19. He gets to live life to the fullest, and find meaning beyond what is dispensible. His photos are stunning. Didn't expect that at all.

@ChrisLamberts 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful photos, and well spoken story.

@ErzaScarletDragneelTessArt 8 жыл бұрын

I've always preferred remote areas than commercialized beaches and I'm glad I'm not the only one

@TimmacTR 9 жыл бұрын

Wow...breathtaking pictures..

@jonasvm 8 жыл бұрын

6:22 theres a guy on the bottom left thats like reeeaaally shocked.

@AmenVictoria 9 жыл бұрын

This was incredible. Gave me a different perspective on cold temperatures.... Still probably going to head south for the winter though. This man is truly "monk" of the cold. Bear

@lindsaybenton4882 9 жыл бұрын

I am a huge Ted Talks fan and I love the photos you post on Instagram Chris. Sometimes they look so magnificant I have to remind myself they are real places. Your an artist and explorer. Great talk. Keep doing what you do.

@BigMoe1290 9 жыл бұрын

Chris is such an inspiration. One thing watching his videos and reading his stories and interviews is that no matter what your every day life looks like you have to get away from it from time to time to really feel human and feel free again :)

@amitnaamani5702 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is a true inspiration. Already a legend. Keep it up Chris. Bless.

@leecambsuk2871 6 жыл бұрын

love hearing about Chris's journey, he's a kindrid spirit to many of us

@bodyboardingchronicles602 5 жыл бұрын

Extreme Cold Weather experience... not even words or pictures can explain! Beautiful Art

@kevanmorinphoto 9 жыл бұрын

As a general advertising photographer -- I watched this in joy and I really hope one day to have this kind of passion for my future work. This was inspiring.

@DanielSadjadian 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible and very inspirational. This has filled me with the confidence to continue working towards my dreams.

@AngryJawa0094 9 жыл бұрын

This is the most amazing TED talk I've ever seen.

@katemarieeee 8 жыл бұрын

This very talented man is a member of my church and I had the opportunity to hear this talk before he gave it. He is an amazing photographer and a great speaker! :)

@RyanMattockpyro 9 жыл бұрын

What a journeyman! Surfing shots are spectacular. .

@cormoranlee 7 жыл бұрын

Chris, well done cold water brother, I'm very proud, inspired and honored to have seen a glimpse of your spectacular experience. Thank you.

@ryanrickerts5982 5 жыл бұрын

I took my first cold winter surf trip to Scotland this past January and had an amazing time! I plan to visit Alaska in the fall or winter next. I totally agree with you, and I'm just a beginner surfer! Forget the crowds and well trodden places! Embrace the cold and seek true adventure!

@salagucho 9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't like any other video more this one, could be the best inspirational video too. Hats off to you man, You inspired me the most!

@Virtue740097 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome journey and beautiful shots in our world we no nothing about. Thank you.

@MarekNovotnyy 9 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazing Ted Talk.

@runheli 9 жыл бұрын

Great speech, exciting photographs, I could feel the temperature, very inspiring. Thumbs up.

@Deusmecumest 9 жыл бұрын

God bless you man.

@maxboileau2617 9 жыл бұрын

So incredible! Chris is my favorite photographer!

@mistyblue511 9 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much. Nothing with meaning is easy....Lower Definition

@flower-mh7yj 6 жыл бұрын

Great talk , and incredible photos.👍

@shikhli 9 жыл бұрын

Big joy to watch and listen this talk while a hot day like today :)

@caffeineandphilosophy 9 жыл бұрын

Misery and pain are strange sorts of friends. Great talk though.

@Husholdninger 9 жыл бұрын

What an inspiration!

@kodainoda5681 9 жыл бұрын

Your experience was very moved me.

@ManofWater 9 жыл бұрын

very inspiring, great speech

@lukesampson8181 5 жыл бұрын

ayyy man of water ma man

@evaq.6032 7 жыл бұрын

La "llorada" del día!! 😭😭😭 Preciosas fotos, preciosa historia y preciosa persona la que la ha creado y participado. ♡♡♡♡ Thank you, Chris!♡♡♡♡

@mujtab8siddiqu1 3 жыл бұрын

Spanish?

@mulimotola44 9 жыл бұрын

that was very cool and truly inspiring

@achyutram8084 9 жыл бұрын

Pun intended? :P

@neyssa5034 9 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful!

@tamereenshort4866 9 жыл бұрын

amazing pictures.

@palomares.webador 5 жыл бұрын

Super powerful. Thanks!

@Ndo01 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing story.

@TarunKumar90189 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. I was about to cry.. :)

@rikiazzalin2072 7 жыл бұрын

This man is inspiration.

@DidBer 6 жыл бұрын

Let's start with cold showers. Had a nice one yesterday n preparing for another this november afternoon. Cheers!

@blackpearl1t 9 жыл бұрын

awesome~ it's truly what you get for pursuing your dreams even through just a little bit of pain… It's worth it. It's your life and people don't live forever.

@johnmk6148 9 жыл бұрын

Chris burkard you are a legend

@magdalenakaczowka6751 9 жыл бұрын

Bellissime foto! Grazie!

@claudiobirnbaum3943 Жыл бұрын

Crazy trip , amazing

@johndaus5168 9 жыл бұрын

got add ice surfing to the bucket list!

@TestMeatDollSteak 9 жыл бұрын

To each their own. Freezing cold temperatures and swimming in large open bodies of water are two of my least favorite things on Earth.

@mandypac2854 9 жыл бұрын

7:20 Holy ...! That is probably the #scariest #reallife set of situations

@saikrishna8211 6 жыл бұрын

Nice talk!!

@sammyman8888 9 жыл бұрын

I do love these videos

@aav_n 8 жыл бұрын

I'm taking swims in the North Sea for which very similarly ppl think am insane. But did research on it and it also actually is good for the muscles and the immune system after workouts and with the right hydration and nutrition. Yes I too got the cramps sometimes but nothing can be compared to it how much it energises me and in the same time relaxes. I am much faster after I'm out and in the icy sea I am not even freezing much. Just love it. I'm so glad to see ppl I feel alike, I feel we share this joy. Sure am too planning to surf too.

@Letsgo_ray 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice, love it

@PeterKertesz2013 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!

@AlfredoATA 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered why doing sociopathic things is are much fun. This video puts so much in perspective

@chrisnye8099 5 жыл бұрын

legend. thanks Chris. Shaka brah.

@RuiSilvaPT 5 жыл бұрын

great speach! good life!

@TheGayStoic 9 жыл бұрын

My new inspiration . . .

@niceiidai4603 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic photo!

@nicolasspycher840 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@shaokahn983 9 жыл бұрын

guess it comes to the point where pure joy and excitement offset all else... and there's when you have the time of your live

@egg_bee 9 жыл бұрын

this is awesome

@markmcmullan3351 5 жыл бұрын

Cool guy . Insane photography .

@vicgauthier2707 9 жыл бұрын

ITS SO BEAUTIFUL :)

@portentouslad5051 9 жыл бұрын

"but most of all What ICY joy" :)

@barngarit 5 жыл бұрын

he is really cool and cold, favorite iceman :)

@Old_Man_Medina_Gaming 9 жыл бұрын

So awesome

@farookmamodeally9605 9 жыл бұрын

Iamap

@evga7475 4 жыл бұрын

Good job👍

@efealper2434 6 жыл бұрын

ama içerikler ilgi çekici

@odurandina 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning photography plays great on mute without the way over the top background sound. Like 1/2 every other damned thing these days. Looks like an interesting trip.

@cruncyPopadum 9 жыл бұрын

Just amazing colors of natures

@sleeperface1754 9 жыл бұрын

I'm 12 and I find these things very interesting

@noragretschannel6783 3 жыл бұрын

Inspired

@RoninDee 9 жыл бұрын

I'm freezing just watching this

@victoriyapety9751 8 жыл бұрын

oh my god bring me there.

@mike72566 6 жыл бұрын

thats cute we surf the great lakes here in canada all winter

@worchab 9 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the song that plays in his video?

@thecoastalinhabitant9552 8 жыл бұрын

Sometimes... I go out in the rain, when I'm in the water.

@adamdeveau6311 2 жыл бұрын

Damn son. I was just surfing at -21 degrees Celsius. Cold water surfing is the daily here in Canada

@daniildimitrov7117 9 жыл бұрын

I know this guy from instagram wow :D

@noahjenkinson5093 5 жыл бұрын

hes like the og surfs up penguin

@JamesonScalia 5 жыл бұрын

$$$ This is DOPE $$$

@skinnyjohnsen 9 жыл бұрын

I think a dry suit would have been better in those conditions. Stiffer perhaps, but it takes longer to freeze to death.

@jessicalt4121 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful striking photos. Can’t u easily hit chunks of ice while surfing? Suffer on the way to Joy.

@laurenstevens6401 5 жыл бұрын

yewwwww ya chris!!!

@bostik8484 5 жыл бұрын

I clicked like before listening

@RYTISJAS 6 жыл бұрын

Hi-ya, Breathtaking movie! have a nice evening :o)

@worchab 9 жыл бұрын

song?

@juliannepetersen6356 7 жыл бұрын

5:43 WHERE IS THATTTT

@thomasgascoigne7850 4 жыл бұрын

Canada I recon

@efealper2434 6 жыл бұрын

hll kardeşim tebrikler

@kushbar1 5 жыл бұрын

That was sick

@bibekgautam512 9 жыл бұрын

I so envy you!

@efealper2434 6 жыл бұрын

böyle devam et

@lucysoldaccount9584 4 жыл бұрын

Idk there’s a lot nice surf in warm places

@benjibrookes1645 8 жыл бұрын

If this guy is just a water photographer why doesn't he wear a drysuit? Keeps your warmer

@Velzen5 9 жыл бұрын

i am afraid common pain makes you aware off nothing but the pain itself. . .

@writerconsidered 9 жыл бұрын

Peter Velzen The key is what the pain is about and how you manage and interpret the pain. In short it is an individual perspective of the pain not the pain itself.

@Velzen5 9 жыл бұрын

When acute intense pain comes, their often is no individuel perception. And thinking kind of stops, as the pain is all that you are concious off. I adivse anyone to saty ayway form pain.unnless there is grea benefit to be gained..

@Velzen5 9 жыл бұрын

Atually you I right, but I didn't mean that small an amount of pain, I meant real horrible horrifying pain.

@ramirezlegend 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Velzen seems like you didn't try hard enough then

@Velzen5 8 жыл бұрын

I didn't try at all. as I said: I am aftraid!