by Franck Gazzola | Apr 7, 2014 | Daily Updates
An extra hour of morning beach pleasure is what we got back on the weekend. And it is great news. The problem is that the weather and the surf this morning were not the best to enjoy it fully…
Yesterday was the only day of the year when Sunday early morning commitments are bearable, even after a late night at the pub. The difference it makes now is that you can hit the water from 5:45am, and get an hour of surf and still leave the beach before 7am. YES ! And for me, it means a lot more time to shoot you guys, and shoot from the water as soon as the conditions line up. But first, this wind needs to drop right down (Wednesday normally).
Today's conditions looked like the Margie Pro's conditions yesterday…And given how average it was, it is amazing what those guys pulled off ! But, the highlight of the day yesterday was the re-surf of Taj and Bede's heat, due to a claim made by Taj, forcing the heat to be re-done. The tension was crazy, and despite the drama, Bede confirmed his win. It must've been nerve wrecking for him, and he made it: good on him !
This morning, in the South corner, there was a photo shoot, which I found pretty funny. 2 young ladies, in normal sports wear (no bathers, nor steamers) posing with surfboards (no leggies, no fins either, and no wax). I'm not sure what this shooting was for/which client or brand, but I found it pretty funny as there was clearly no sense of reality in there. It's amazing how surfing can help sell stuff.
Have a great day.
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 3, 2014 | Daily Updates
Enjoy it while it lasts…What a day again ! 20 degrees at sunrise, and now, how good is it: high 20's again for Sydney ! You gotta love an autumn like this.
The season is clearly changing though:
– the Sun wakes up behind Ben Buckler now
– the young fellows with a massive backpack are heading up Bondi Road, not down, a sign of their migration back North – And that, my friends, is the most reliable indicator of the change of season !
Local Frother Claudia from 'Venus Goes Gidget' runs awesome Surf & Yoga Escapes for women (sorry guys!) down the coast. Not only will you get to enjoy a relaxing weekend and learn to surf or improve your surfing, but any ladies who book a spot this May, will get a complimentary Frothers print with their booking. Just make sure you mention 'Frothers' with your booking. More info >> Go girls !
Have a nice day. Tomorrow is not looking flash, so make the most of today !
Franck (instagram: @franckgazzola)
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 1, 2014 | Daily Updates
Today is P U M P I N G: 6FT, 15sec, glassy !! Get your boards on the roof, in the ute, on your bike and hit the water.
And it is a perfect Summer day, but don't get fooled: it's April 1st.
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 31, 2014 | Daily Updates
''Why aren't you taking me out ?! What have I done to you ?! I thought you were in love with me ! You said you were passionate about me, but you're not !''
My camera kept loosing its sh*t with me all last week. She gave me the hardest time, and this is what I had to deal with all week last week. I tried to explain:
– ''because I love you so much, I can't take you outside, you'll get wet, and you might get sick. And I love you so much that I don't want you to get sick.''
– ''yes, but what about all the Frothers ?!''
– ''what about them ?''
– ''Well, they'll be waiting for an up-date and get nothing ! I want you to take me out and shoot. You make me feel ugly right now, keeping me in the dark, in this bag, squeezed between a filter and a lens. Those guys don't speak the same language and have no conversation anyway ! Take me out or kill me now !''
…not easy to manage I tell you ! Cameras are high maintenance…
So today, I made her happy. Finally a ray of sun. Finally a bit of dry on a week day.
Surf is small, very small even, but there was enough to slide and glide. Hopefully the rain will stay away for a bit (…but it does not look like so, unfortunately).
I hope you enjoyed the last couple of days. It was Summer again, and it was gooood !
Have a nice day !
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
PS: Happy b'day Mum, Tracy and Jay (comme la bay)
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 25, 2014 | Daily Updates
After this way too long episode of bad weather (24 hours, give or take), we're back to Australian weather standards. Warm & blue.
This morning I decided to work in a ''serie mode''. All slow. Super slow even. Trying to bring something a little different. From my eagle's nest vantage point, I slowed things right down.
There were some fun ones this morning. Tama and Bronte were the pick, if you want my opinion (which I give you anyway…;)).
It's blue, the water is still warm, and clear. The slight stormy overcast of the morning has now dissipated. It's is the total opposite of yesterday. I hope you can get a few at some point.
Enjoy the day. 4 days to go to the weekend. Chins up !
Franck
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