See Through the Lens of the World's Best Underwater Surf Photographer | Ben Thouard in “Surface"

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5 жыл бұрын

SURFACE, a ROAM Original, is the story of how award-winning photographer Ben Thouard invented a new perspective of our world-shot underwater from inside a wave looking back at the landscape as never seen before. His love of the ocean, surfing, and windsurfing brought him to the small village of Teahupoo, Tahiti, where he can see the legendary surf break from his backyard. From the crystal clear waters of French Polynesia, his creative vision and desire to do something original took hold. After 15 years of trial and error, failure and success, he persevered to discover his own signature photographic style, as seen in his stunning new book, SURFACE. He hopes this new vision of our oceans, in their most pristine form, will inspire others to protect them. “Through this work, I hope people can realize that we need to take care of our garbage and recycle all of the plastic,” says Ben.
Learn more about his story and see his gear kit and photography: wero.am/surface-film

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@juju-uv5zo
@juju-uv5zo 5 жыл бұрын
So I’m guessing they used the second best underwater photographer to record him? Lol
@EmilBurganov
@EmilBurganov 5 жыл бұрын
true.
@gibbethoskins8621
@gibbethoskins8621 5 жыл бұрын
To say anyone is 'the best' at any art is a strange claim
@heaththebennett
@heaththebennett 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I'm the worlds best at something subjective and unable to rank....weird flex but ok
@justfly1984
@justfly1984 5 жыл бұрын
That was his wife who is second photographer.
@JonRawlinson
@JonRawlinson 5 жыл бұрын
@@gibbethoskins8621 agreed. stupid title. brilliant video. stunning work.
@tom7865
@tom7865 5 жыл бұрын
Here is a man doing life properly.
@imreeflexx1878
@imreeflexx1878 5 жыл бұрын
tom7865 living*
@pags44
@pags44 5 жыл бұрын
ImReeflexx wanker
@jessevanes1
@jessevanes1 5 жыл бұрын
i guess, he's a "content" person, what more can you wish for?
@imanshumpert2724
@imanshumpert2724 5 жыл бұрын
tom7865 true
@joshuamills7633
@joshuamills7633 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah contributing fuck all to the future of the planet, but yeah doing life properly. Epic
@LJ_S1K
@LJ_S1K 5 жыл бұрын
Credit to the guy or girl videoing him as he gets shots of the waves 3:25 was an awesome shot
@artfilm5996
@artfilm5996 5 жыл бұрын
They were all amazing shots!
@LJ_S1K
@LJ_S1K 5 жыл бұрын
Yes they were
@gentbar7296
@gentbar7296 5 жыл бұрын
unsung ...
@aslac
@aslac 5 жыл бұрын
thats what i also thought
@patatas9438
@patatas9438 5 жыл бұрын
3:31 - 3:36 how about these shots? I think the one took the photo is flying
@ivanreinaldo1
@ivanreinaldo1 5 жыл бұрын
We need more video like this on youtube
@bipolatelly9806
@bipolatelly9806 5 жыл бұрын
that would be boring.
@PhilipDosa
@PhilipDosa 5 жыл бұрын
Make some
@jxnfrd4049
@jxnfrd4049 5 жыл бұрын
@@PhilipDosa I try to. Well, its a progress. You can see how i will get there soon hopefully. Remember im a kid with a Laptop and a Gopro. Cheers.
@Kid_A_
@Kid_A_ 4 жыл бұрын
Ok boomer
@widaAcK
@widaAcK 4 жыл бұрын
Fantasy 'Eystique nectar elitism he naturãlez before Die heroin's....Yeah why knot's
@williamday3647
@williamday3647 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of those really inspirational videos that really makes me want to pack my bags and start a career in photography
@chris2944
@chris2944 5 жыл бұрын
But then you sit back down on your couch and watch more youtube
@MountainDiver_
@MountainDiver_ 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah thinking about that also
@dragon4956
@dragon4956 5 жыл бұрын
Get a camera, and look what you can do with it. Experiment, have fun, work hard and maybe one day you're able to be a professional.
@TobyKate
@TobyKate 5 жыл бұрын
The opportunity is there man. It's not just a dream anymore, in today's age, it's a possibility
@bipolatelly9806
@bipolatelly9806 5 жыл бұрын
next video....
@Polak78222
@Polak78222 5 жыл бұрын
5:28, that shot wow
@luigieberbesada9869
@luigieberbesada9869 5 жыл бұрын
the content the music the video editing, all are perfect. awesome video!
@phapnui
@phapnui 5 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful video I have seen in a long time.
@michalsofer3378
@michalsofer3378 5 жыл бұрын
me too
@JaydenLawson
@JaydenLawson 5 жыл бұрын
Same - visually and audibly
@oommcc
@oommcc 4 жыл бұрын
Not enough girls in bikini so I had to give it a vote down. Whats the point of surf but that?
@commie281
@commie281 3 жыл бұрын
@@oommcc dude come on
@bragee
@bragee 5 жыл бұрын
50k views for this masterpiece are ridiculous. I also see 10 dislikes, envy is a bad beast... Mind blowing.
@jbe6697
@jbe6697 5 жыл бұрын
I hope the dislikers shirt sleeves will slide down while washing hands
@alliancejiujitsuauckland-m6231
@alliancejiujitsuauckland-m6231 4 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing!
@nonsacrvm611
@nonsacrvm611 4 жыл бұрын
To this day the viewers increased up to 75%. Dislikers? 750%!! Unhappy, negative people is growing. I pray the Lord for you and ask for them too
@MiddleClassMayhem
@MiddleClassMayhem 5 жыл бұрын
His photos and this cinematography are too dope!
@lukaseabourne-carlin442
@lukaseabourne-carlin442 5 жыл бұрын
chromatography*
@bipolatelly9806
@bipolatelly9806 5 жыл бұрын
your comment is too dope!
@laurades525
@laurades525 5 жыл бұрын
bipolar telly and YOURE a dope you unappreciative Stupid Idiot that’s the Truth
@osamabinladen824
@osamabinladen824 5 жыл бұрын
Topography
@dhaloh
@dhaloh 4 жыл бұрын
@@lukaseabourne-carlin442 actually he meant *cinematography :)
@AndresRuiz007
@AndresRuiz007 5 жыл бұрын
The way you can see the mountains through the waves is so freaking awesome and stunning.
@JordanStuddard
@JordanStuddard 5 жыл бұрын
Huge respect, he's basically using the wave as a lens
@sean.marshall
@sean.marshall 4 жыл бұрын
"I couldn't even imagine today being away from the ocean." I know exactly how you feel.
@animalejocorpeno80
@animalejocorpeno80 5 жыл бұрын
Exquisite imagery, sound production, editing. This is a masterpiece
@oommcc
@oommcc 4 жыл бұрын
Not enough girls in bikini so I had to give it a vote down. Whats the point of surf but that?
@curlyfryactual
@curlyfryactual 5 жыл бұрын
This photography evoked such awe in me it brought tears to my eyes. It took me back to peering through waves much like that while snorkeling as a kid. I think now what I thought then: that looking through the window of the wave is some sort of divine gift which might otherwise be reserved for the gods. It's a rare work that can call forward such strong feelings. Super commendable!
@jackvolkwyn7590
@jackvolkwyn7590 Жыл бұрын
I feel this ♥️
@soyHapns
@soyHapns 5 жыл бұрын
This is mesmerising how peaceful it is under water the light is beautiful and the massive waves that could easily knock you out are so calm and clear
@karkasselebordelais4266
@karkasselebordelais4266 5 жыл бұрын
You have to imagine the thousands and thousands of hours spent in the water to get those beautiful images. Congratulations for this fantastic job.
@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff.
@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff. 5 жыл бұрын
Wow.....the images had me viewing the distant land through the eyes of Mother Nature....this is Art.
@aarongrassroots8441
@aarongrassroots8441 4 жыл бұрын
As I sit here in awe after watching this amazing video on December 16, 2019 I realize there are at least 94 people on this earth that are either jealous and lack any creative talent or they’re just blind and shouldn’t be liking or disliking the video in the first place. If in case it is the latter, I apologize. For all you negative Nancy’s, get off your couch and or computer and at least go take a walk outside. It won’t hurt you, trust me.
@sunnydae6602
@sunnydae6602 4 жыл бұрын
Aaron Well said 😊
@kaboji8013
@kaboji8013 5 жыл бұрын
My heart trembles in the beauty world where the waves make!
@OnMyWaytoKorea
@OnMyWaytoKorea 3 жыл бұрын
This video brought tears to my eyes. The beauty of those waves, those pictures, the videos captured... I am at awe. Amazing photographer and amazing videographer! 😍
@claudineb777
@claudineb777 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible! I love swimming in the ocean. I find it calming when you lie down on the floor of the ocean and you look up and watch the surface of the water. Thanks for sharing!
@lizjdq
@lizjdq 5 жыл бұрын
This is why editing photos should be used responsibly and not taken lightly. This man actually took the time to find that gap in nature where the wave turns into a lens and shows this wonderful scene. Photography is about where u are and when... and the work it takes to get there. This is why i hate instagram.
@Montanho09
@Montanho09 4 жыл бұрын
A powerful reminder that when we believe we got something unique to supply this world with, we shall never stop til we achieve it.Thank you for bringing your magnificent vision to us humans!
@cyrusf.4039
@cyrusf.4039 3 жыл бұрын
Through his camera, the wave takes the literal shape of an eye and the ocean glimpses the land before blinking shut and the wave closes. The wave becomes a lens in front of the lens of the camera. Very beautiful .
@WindTreeStudios
@WindTreeStudios 5 жыл бұрын
Ben, you are the most innovative, dedicated and accomplished photographer I have ever seen! Your work is in a class by itself and an absolute thrill to experience!
@eanan348
@eanan348 3 жыл бұрын
Me: Watches one surf video KZfaq: Here is your new feed with 80% surf videos
@rockartgeorge
@rockartgeorge 2 жыл бұрын
Absolument splendide! Digne de l'Oscar du court métrage. Meilleure photographie qu'il est possible d'admirer; la vue d'un poisson littéralement. Mille mercis à Ben qui apporte une dimension jusque là négligée.
@Thisplaceisaprison3912
@Thisplaceisaprison3912 4 жыл бұрын
I love this. Even at the beach I make sure to be able to go far enough out that I can float and peer up at the sun as it disperses through the waves. The oceans calm strong waves guiding me to and from reality. It’s like being reborn. Getting to watch videos of this is the next best thing.
@nireeburr
@nireeburr 5 жыл бұрын
May I be so bold as to say , for the 35+ generations, ur photos or more your videos u captured with great dance music, we love it ... and dance to the bliss of under water and on screen just dance to your magic u captured. 🤞🏼✊🏼👍🏼👌🏼🤘
@pfflam
@pfflam 4 жыл бұрын
Magnifique! It is so rare for an artist to be able to literally find and then pioneer a niche, and then to do it well. I hope he also has large prints for sale in Galleries, they really are awesome!!
@The1234jakob
@The1234jakob 5 жыл бұрын
big credits to the one filming this, those cave shots are pretty epic
@acarroll1714
@acarroll1714 3 жыл бұрын
4:05 utter genius. I would have never seen an angle like this.
@reggiebald2830
@reggiebald2830 3 жыл бұрын
You've gone a long ways towards encapsulating my love of surfing, the ocean, photography and some very special times, places and people in my life! I look forward to more of your work. Thank you ~
@matteomino4713
@matteomino4713 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like there was a huge missed opportunity with " Sea through"
@denjiro3629
@denjiro3629 5 жыл бұрын
he nailed it!! unbelievable photography skills!
@agustingarcia6705
@agustingarcia6705 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing images ive been swimming in the ocean for almost 40 years and i've never seen those beautiful rings previously, God bless you brothers the ocean is the perfect world...thanks for sharing..from El Salvador Central America best wishes to you all,.....ENJOY IT!...
@el_chavez
@el_chavez 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a full documentary on this subject. Amazing videography and I admire the photographers passion for his work.
@OblivionYouTube
@OblivionYouTube 5 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely awesome!
@lefinnee4393
@lefinnee4393 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for loading it up, the nature's beauty gives relaxing sensation.
@Rezellen
@Rezellen 3 жыл бұрын
My mind is officially blown. This is AWESOME.
@descent815
@descent815 3 жыл бұрын
Those shots are AMAZING! Next level, spiritual even.
@Ricardojc86
@Ricardojc86 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! Nothing else needed
@bazmatthews3717
@bazmatthews3717 5 жыл бұрын
Utterly breathtaking!
@BEEFSTV
@BEEFSTV 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing 🙌
@officiallymint1111
@officiallymint1111 5 жыл бұрын
BEEFS T.V. Beefy this is you in a few more years 👌🏼😃
@BEEFSTV
@BEEFSTV 5 жыл бұрын
BALLISTICJELLY haha I wish
@officiallymint1111
@officiallymint1111 5 жыл бұрын
BEEFS T.V. All have to start some where, and your well on your way, you seem pretty creative to me.👍🏼😃
@BEEFSTV
@BEEFSTV 5 жыл бұрын
BALLISTICJELLY 🤙🙂🙏
@clementjoubert9750
@clementjoubert9750 5 жыл бұрын
one of the beautifulest thing i was able to see in my life inside the waves is like another world its crazy
@DylanBrayshaw
@DylanBrayshaw 5 жыл бұрын
Great imagery Ben, Next level through the wave landscapes, brilliant!
@thetalkingelement
@thetalkingelement 5 жыл бұрын
When talent and passion meet.
@MarkHoltze
@MarkHoltze 5 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful imagery, beautiful story. I love this.
@greekatso
@greekatso 5 жыл бұрын
His imagery is incredible, would love to have one on a canvas
@SkyEaglespirit
@SkyEaglespirit 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I can't hold my breath for more than 10 seconds...this guy free dives down 30ft with no problem, and gets great shots of the ocean too. 🤙
@nikolajdehaan9815
@nikolajdehaan9815 2 жыл бұрын
That is magical footage, nature can be so awe inspiring if captured.
@tarkarose7938
@tarkarose7938 5 жыл бұрын
What a great thing to dedicate yourself to! who is disliking this masterpiece?
@JaMikePhotography
@JaMikePhotography 5 жыл бұрын
This is a beautifully inspirational video. Shout to the guy behind the camera shooting him! What a God
@mhhmuffin
@mhhmuffin 5 жыл бұрын
It has always been a dream of mine to do underwater photography. This is beyond amazing!
@decoff
@decoff 3 жыл бұрын
Credit to a person that sticks to what they love and work on his personal vision to create what isnt being seen. Photography is my love as well, and even after 30+ years of shooting, I see people with mediocre content getting phrase, while the ones that really understand and pursue a level that demands respect is just trying to stay relevant.
@writereducator
@writereducator 4 жыл бұрын
You've let us see a beauty we could never have imagined!
@PopNisFishing
@PopNisFishing 4 жыл бұрын
Tout simplement.. MAGNIFIQUE 🤗👍
@AlexMerin
@AlexMerin 4 жыл бұрын
These two videographers are the best!!
@blakskot
@blakskot 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Sir! Major Thanks and Blessings to You & Your Family💚💛❤️
@majyk878
@majyk878 5 жыл бұрын
This almost put me to sleep, not out of boredom, but it was so relaxing and mesmerizing
@virginiaelizabeth435
@virginiaelizabeth435 3 жыл бұрын
4:00 minutes in... I'm thinking... Nature is so amazing but when you pause it or slow it down.... WOW!!!! Breathtaking!!!
@stevenr8606
@stevenr8606 3 жыл бұрын
👍 you have captured what I saw with eyes in 1972 🙌 BEAUTIFUL 🎨
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing amount of dedication and passion for what he does. Very inspirational.
@pano-rific8838
@pano-rific8838 4 жыл бұрын
Broken hatred. The link above to his story and photo kit is BROKEN !! - Non the less I salute you and cheer you on Ben. An amazing photo view finder perspective. Greg Greenrow, and Aussie. Way back in around 1967-8. Strapped a full size underwater camera on his back positioned so it would shoot over his shoulder. Knee riding a "pipo board" aka, belly board or buggie board. Greg took us "Inside the Green Room" the name of his film. Farther back in to a tub than anyone had recorded before. Then to top it. He proved one could turn up in to and over with the breaking wave and complete the 360 roll with so much speed. He would shoot out of the tube. All caught on film, on a biggie board riding on his knees. Man I wish I could find that film. I saw it in 1970. Anybody - Hit me up if you know where I can find a copy.
@imanshumpert2724
@imanshumpert2724 5 жыл бұрын
3:57 looks amazing
@josephaudebert7480
@josephaudebert7480 3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL. When i watch this, i feel like i really want to be a waterman. Huge. Thanks.
@markpasquarella3223
@markpasquarella3223 3 жыл бұрын
He says he hopes the photos speak better than words. Uh that's a big hell yeah!
@royalzion576
@royalzion576 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! The dedication to articulate his work is unbelievable. This is like a whole new world inside our own world... masterpiece! 👌🏄‍♂️🌊
@deborahwright3271
@deborahwright3271 5 жыл бұрын
So beautiful thank you for sharing through your eyes. Things I'll never get to see or experience. Awesome...
@davejohnsen8540
@davejohnsen8540 5 жыл бұрын
Digital photography / photoshopping has made even the novice photographer pretty good. However, it STILL takes a talented photographer with an "eye" for it to make a GREAT photographer. Nice job and beautiful pics!
@artofnoly9754
@artofnoly9754 3 жыл бұрын
Livin' the dream. Exquisite visions.
@dileep-kumar
@dileep-kumar 3 жыл бұрын
Don't know swimming....But blue and green water always have been dreamy and fascinating. It feels home.
@benthouardphotography169
@benthouardphotography169 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much SURFER and ROAM !! Love !
@ijovan
@ijovan 5 жыл бұрын
Ben, Your work is amazing!!!! Makes me want to get out in the surf to shoot. 3 more weeks and I am back in Costa Rica. Land of the Pura Vida! My images can be viewed at www.viadeagua.com
@simonleonp
@simonleonp 5 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this video
@AlaskaPirates
@AlaskaPirates 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the footage in this video totally blew my mind. I. Love. The. Ocean.
@jamesincharlotte
@jamesincharlotte 4 жыл бұрын
You brought a tear to my eye !! Beautiful!
@ashdgee
@ashdgee 4 жыл бұрын
sick!! This guy and Russel Ord are my all time favourite water photographers.The video editing and background music gave me chills.
@germanrivera4581
@germanrivera4581 2 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful…….it’s nature art, in synch with a very good photographer. Congrats, Sir!!
@TomWoodsstsurfimages
@TomWoodsstsurfimages 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful vision and such a great story about dedication to the craft, love this clip
@horstnele
@horstnele 3 жыл бұрын
Phantastic is all I can say
@jasongates8500
@jasongates8500 Жыл бұрын
As a fellow artist who enjoys seeing life through the lens, this is very inspiring. Bravo, dude.
@krism4467
@krism4467 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for sharing your inspirations!
@G.W.G.3
@G.W.G.3 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Next level for sure, thank you for sharing those precious moments...
@bteiv676
@bteiv676 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent...a new technique to see waves from a new perspective. Impressive
@alexpaul7867
@alexpaul7867 5 жыл бұрын
This video is incredibly inspiring. I love surfing and photography, and this has made me love the two EVEN more
@abdelmoutalebkandil4134
@abdelmoutalebkandil4134 4 жыл бұрын
Water is so clear and pure humanity did so much damage to nature places like these are very few and far between good job ben keep up the good work
@talkingSkunk
@talkingSkunk Жыл бұрын
This is incredible. Beautiful shots
@AndreCarneiroMeditacao
@AndreCarneiroMeditacao 4 жыл бұрын
incrível. lindo trabalho. obrigado.
@yvanpedron5255
@yvanpedron5255 3 жыл бұрын
Formidable travail et passion.
@HoStevie
@HoStevie 5 жыл бұрын
*Such a legend!*
@Cowicide
@Cowicide 3 жыл бұрын
1:48 Pause it there and just look at it. I can't think of any other sport that's this surreal. All that powerful flowing all around and in different directions. It's like a sport held in zero gravity and forceful gravity at the same time. Incredible footage.
@jameseverts9416
@jameseverts9416 3 жыл бұрын
Such majestic beauty
@TherealWOJT3K
@TherealWOJT3K 5 жыл бұрын
Love it. This is where passion meets excellency expectedly
@EternalAthletes
@EternalAthletes 5 жыл бұрын
That is what you call detication! Waiting months and years for a perfect shot !
@jackvolkwyn7590
@jackvolkwyn7590 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever gotten emotional from photographs before!
@dischargesummary8794
@dischargesummary8794 5 жыл бұрын
Deception for the masses ....BAM 💥
@garyrobinson4847
@garyrobinson4847 3 жыл бұрын
Just ..wow thank you for sharing your work what a truly wonderful and beautiful world we live in 🤙
@czunderwater
@czunderwater 5 жыл бұрын
Impressive, beautiful, passionate. It takes time, perseverance and dedication to become someone like you. Inspiring.
@ichisukeryu119
@ichisukeryu119 5 жыл бұрын
This video is AMAZING in so many levels!
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