by Franck Gazzola | Sep 25, 2012 | Daily Updates
The sound of the rain on my tin roof early this morning made me want to stay under the covers as my alarm went off. It's always hard to roll out of bed when you know it is going to be dark and gloomy outside. We've been so spoilt with nice weather lately. A an overcast day thrown in won't do us any harm.
I took the truck over to Maroubra for a change of scene. There is swell from the east and the south and it's currently running at 3ft. So I thought there would be a few waves getting into the east facing bra. But it wasn't the best out there. There is potential for it to get better through the day, as the wind will remain light and variable. My pick would be to hit it at mid tide and see what happens.
Don't forget to get your tickets to Tim Bonython's "Immersion" surf movie screening at the rathouse and the ritz next month. Click on the banner below. We dare ya!
Have a great day – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Sep 24, 2012 | Daily Updates
What about that weekend folks? What a stunner! Today is shaping up to be a little beauty as well.
I hit Bronte and Bondi with the camera this morning. Dolphins came into the bay at Bronte for their portrait at about 6.15am while most joggers and early morning walkers stopped for a few minutes to soak it all in.
Not much of a wave down there. Only a little grovelling left at the south end of Bondi and a right bank a bit further up the beach. Nothing too exciting at all. Craft of choice would be the longboard for most enjoyment.
There are a few images in todays mix from yesterday. I spent all day at the beach rolling around in the shore dump and lurking under water going for different shots. Something I haven't done in a real long time. Much fun!
Filmaker Tim Bonython is touring with his new movie "Immersion" in October. Judging by what I have seen on the trailer – you won't want to miss it. There are two screenings. Thursday October 4th at the North Bondi RSL and Sunday October 14th at the Ritz. Do yourself a favour and book tickets online now before they sell out.
Happy Monday – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Sep 21, 2012 | Daily Updates
Today I have a little surprise for you all. A bit of slow motion colour to brighten your day before we hit the weekend.
I have got a pretty full on day on my hands today. There was no time to shoot that left at Bondi again this morning. No time to edit and be out the door at 9.30am. So late yesterday I decided to hit the water and come up with something a little different for todays report. Something from the ocean to put a little smile on your dial for the day. I slowed the camera right down and shot for about an hour on dusk and these 7 images are the best from the bunch. Now I have never been one to push hard for sales from our gallery, but a few of these would look amazing on your wall! Don't forget xmas is coming up real quick! It just so happens we are open today and all weekend at 145c Macpherson St Bronte.
The waves today are much the same as the rest of the week. The left at Bondi still looks fun at about 3ft.
Kelly Slater won again! Defeating our Joel Parko in the Final of the Hurley Pro at Trestles. 🙁
Enjoy the weekend and todays collection of arty farty pics!
Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Sep 20, 2012 | Daily Updates
Non stop! That's our city, that's our town.
What is the use of being bored while life ticks by? Most of us don't even realize how fast it moves around here until an outsider puts it into perspective for you. I talked to a friend who was visiting from the country recently, he just couldn't believe the pace and asked me how I live here in Bondi. "ìt's never boring" that was all I could muster in defense.
I'm really surprised at how non-stop the surf has been lately. For this time of year that's definitely a blessing, because spring isn't usually renowned for good waves.
Only a few keen surfers scored 'the early', before a colourful sunrise kicked off the day. It wasn't long, however, before the crowd hit and the mayhem began. Drop-ins, dings and frustration transformed a peaceful lineup into the usual pre-work city session. Thoughts of visiting my friend, in his coastal country town, suddenly took on some extra appeal while I watched the kaos unfold.
Still, that's Bondi, my home town and there is no point whining about it. Get off your bum and get out there. Fight for a few yourself!
Good luck.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Sep 19, 2012 | Daily Updates
I've missed all the action over the last few days but that left hander is still rockin it in the south corner at Bondi. There was a hell of a crowd on it though and plenty of water moving through it making it really hard to be in the right spot at the the right time.
I had a little chin wag with Robin Austin on the waters edge before he paddled out. He mentioned that he was on a 6'6 – which for todays conditions is considered to be a big board. It paid off though as he jagged most of the set waves that rolled in. Clearly out paddling and out smarting his competition.
Wind looks like it will shift to SE during the day so it's better if you hit it now.
Have a nice day! – Brad
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