Truly, the ocean is so majestic!

Thank you, the ocean is such a powerful amazing force!

Thank you so much 🙂

It was an impressive day!

Thanks! It was a magical day of surf!

Truly! The Oregon Coast is so wild and majestic in the winter!

Thank you!

Thanks so much, I had second thoughts about including photos at the end, so I'm glad you liked them.

Truly, it was an impressive day of waves!

Thank you, have you visited Seaside, Oregon?

The Oregon Coast continues to amaze me!

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

Thank you, appreciate it!

Thanks, appreciate it!

Truly! I love the many forms the ocean takes.

Thanks!

Truly, it was a remarkable day of waves!

Beautiful poem you wrote there! Thank you for your kind remarks!

@@Zoomdak more success to come

I’ve only surfed the cove once and that was intense, you gotta have some real experience to surf the point, especially on a day like this one!

Indeed, would have been a big day to paddle out!

Hi there, thanks so much for sharing your perspective. I agree as this particular spot can get really dangerous especially when it gets this big. And that the surfers here are quite territorial as well. Thanks.

That’s cool of you to respond like this! I think it’s the disclosing of the places location that’s problematic. If you agree why is it still something that’s in the description as far as almost exact location? Just curious. Like i said i like what you do overall.

Thanks friend!

Thanks for your comments. I primarily use a Canon 5D Mark IV, but looking to upgrade to mirrorless if I can this year. Mystery location is a fun idea, thanks!

You're welcome. Nature is there to be enjoyed by all. We need to respect it, and respect each other. But I believe God's love is present in nature and I find such peace in that beauty, and want to share that with others.

I personally don’t understand this. I do fully agree these places, these moments, are where god and the definition of beauty it’s self often lies. Although many of these places were often respected and visited less in the past. The more people i see at mount hood in flocks, short sands, the list goes on. The more trash i see. The more crowded these places get. It’s too easy for people to find. I think everyone should have equal access, but when openly advertised so easily it tends to bring trouble. The surf communities for example tend to have an unspoken rule. Don’t “blow the spot”. Enjoyment, yes. Fair access, yes. Taking care of the spot absolutely. Photos, yes. Be careful how much your disclosing though. Do not post location.

The were people surfing in the main cove, but it was a pretty big day!

I guess so! Thanks for watching :D

@@Zoomdak It's definitely like that where I'm livin.

How so?

@@Zoomdak no cameras allowed

Nah, just hiked beyond the crowd :D

Nope, rarely ever. Thanks for watching!

We all need forgiveness

Love to see him surf these!

Good point, would be amazing to film surfers on these waves!

They are really territorial of "their" wave. When it breaks, it's really good, but also dangerous. So they don't word getting out about it.

Crowds are a significant factor in surfing and favorable conditions are a limited resource. Many world class spots around the world are "over crowded" in that on a good day getting a favorable wave is very competitive- you may not actually get one. Look at the history of Lances right and Lanes Left- in large part due to surf media exposure the island is semi built up with resorts and the surrounding channel with boats, so on good days its no longer a handful of surfers out in a desolate setting which so many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy- not just surfers. In the case of seaside not all the locals are mean spirited and if one is proficient enough at surfing they very much can surf the point, but the sharing of documentation as proven by countless other world class spots just isnt in the best interest of surfers who want to surf a day of quality waves and not have to compete with 50 people in the water. How much it precisely influences crowds, is up for debate, but there are countless examples which clearly show surf media does indeed increase the number of people surfing at a spot. There are other factors like accessibility, cold, etc but documentation has proven even prior to the internet to play a significant role in motivating people to frequent "X" spot, even if it requires difficult traveling conditions. At this point there are enough resources available for surfers to discover existing less documented spots and even those that are not. Let people find it some what on their own? I think its a tough call, but in the cases of world class points like Malibu, Snappers, and...many others crowds are so high it significantly takes away from what all surfers enjoy. Seaside has factors like it being cold, sharky, and relatively out of the way of a major metropolis to keep surf population numbers down (if Portland was directly on the coast the point would regularly be totally zood out :), but the reality is surf media and the internet has led to over crowding at spots and so far has contributed to an increase in numbers at Seaside. In my opinion i think surf media can exist but there is a fine balance between directly promoting the spot and sharing in a more indiscrete form with no name calling and directions :) Hopefully a spot like seaside some day and other world class spots wont require lottery drawings like some hiking spots due to overcrowding.

Well put

Certainly :D

They think that this is their beach or their break so they don't want word getting out about it, even though it is already a well known spot.

@@Zoomdak wow - as a photographer with thousands invested in my gear, threatening me on public property would not be a very wise move.

Good point!

I appreciate the the effort it takes to hike and trevel around the coast and get quality shots- its not easy and takes more time later to process and upload. So hats off to you for that, but saying "its already a well known spot" is subjective and at times untrue in that if you travel to popular parts of the world for surfing....a lot of surfers have never heard of seaside. In some core areas some do. In PNW...surprisingly quite a few surfers as well or rather they have heard of the town and surfing but are not aware really of how good the wave is. In alot of ways its not a well known spot. It really depends on who you talk to and where you are. If you are implying that because a spot is well known there are zero negative things about sharing it- well some would say its shortsighted due to the subjectivity of "well known." I like your work, but I am a fan of more mysterious and indiscrete natural documentation- not just in surfing. Maybe you can do a serious of mysterious location photography. Like treasure hunt spots. @@Zoomdak

@@J_Smith7 Good thinking.

The surfers in the area want to be the only people who surf here so they think getting photographers to not take photos will allow them to own the place for themselves. Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

I hear ya Luke, thanks for sharing your perspective.

Isn't Pride a Sin?