by Franck Gazzola | Sep 4, 2012 | Daily Updates
I woke early this morning, way before my alarm. Some crazy male cat was howling in the back yard and obviously serenading some feline nearby. The birds and bees and cats! The joys of Spring time!
The waves have shrunk to an uninviting 1-2 feet and unless you are a backpacker or learner, you won’t get too much stoke today. However, in saying that, I’m sure that plenty will and just getting in the ocean is stoke enough. I think I’m still feeling a little spoilt from Fiji last month. I know my toes are, they have been quite numb surfing in this 16 degree water temp here the last few days.
While I’m whining about the cold, here is a little Surfline feature that just came out. It’s shot in a very remote part of the Australian desert, in The Great Southern Ocean. I was lucky enough to visit this area earlier this year and I’m in awe of it’s beauty. Click HERE for a peek a boo.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Sep 3, 2012 | Daily Updates
Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the surfers is? They're all out Bondi dropping in on each other on that totally rippable left hander in the corner.
It has been pretty crazy in the lineup at Australia's most famous (and crowded) beach but the waves have been smoking over the weekend and if you were lucky enough to get one amongst the rabble, I'm sure you would have been stoked.
It has been a pretty dismal for last two weeks as far as surf goes and to get some waves for the Father's Day weekend was definitely a bonus.
It's dropped a little today but it's still fun and no matter how bad the crowd is, having waves is always better than it being flat.
Big congrats to Bondi's Perth Standlick who placed 2nd in the WQS 6 star San Miguel Pro in Spain over the weekend. Great result Perth!
Have a great day!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 31, 2012 | Daily Updates
Here I am from Down-Under to Up-Above !
Paris: for some it's romantic, fashion, and incredibly pretty ladies. For others, it's pollution, traffic, and parisian arrogance. But let's face it, in Summer Paris is cool: the City is ''empty'' (…it's all relative) as people are on holidays, days are long and nights are warm. Nothing like a glass of wine at a terrace, a walk down alongside the Seine River or a ride with a Velib', those push bikes that anyone can use everywhere in the City.
However, you look at it, Paris doesn't let anyone indifferent. The ''love or hate'' kind of thing…
For me, Paris was the opportunity to go and shoot with Francois Becot, one of my dearest and oldest friends. So today, the shots are mainly his: it's ''Frothers feat. Francois Becot''. For the curious, check out some of his work. I hope you'll enjoy the shots.
Looks like it may be a bit windy for you back in Sydney. The sun should be shining for you though! Maybe a few waves too!
For my next up-date, I'll have changed my profile from ''single'' to ''married'' ! 😉
PS – The gallery will be closed today. Christie and Brad have a wedding to go to in the Hunter Valley!
French Franck!
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 30, 2012 | Daily Updates
Spring seems to have made an early start with another gloriously morning. However, we are still struggling for something to ride in the way of a wave.
There is actually more than yesterday, with a tiny N-E wind swell of about one foot (maybe) and I would say Maroubra would be the only option if you are desperate.
The Maldives is a well known surf destination for many. I myself have been quite a few times and I rate the surf breaks – Sultans and Honkeys as probably the best two spots in the Northern Mali area. It looks like you may not be able to surf them for much longer unless you are willing to fork out some big bucks to do it. Click HERE to see why.
Don't forget Dad this Sunday. We have some great ideas for you at our Bronte gallery, 145c MacPherson Street. Pop in and check us out. We are open 10am-5pm today and Friday and 9am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy the warmth.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 29, 2012 | Daily Updates
What more can I say. It's a little beauty out there. 23 degrees and light NW winds make it an ideal day to be out and about. Gee you might even work up a sweat and feel like a quick dip if your brave enough.
The only downside is that there's no real bumps around. I only saw a few waves actually break this morning at Bondi and Tamarama. We can thank the early morning high tide for that. I could only manage one shot of someone on a wave and even that was right on shore. I also noticed a couple of dudes paddle to the point and back just for fun. I guess it was just too nice out there to turn around and go home.
Have a look on the lower tide today just after midday. There might just be something rideable!
There will be a cool change tomorrow. So make the most of this fine weather.
The gallery is open today from 10am – 5pm. We are at 145c Macpherson St Bronte. Do you need to buy a present for someone's birthday or wedding? Why not drop in and have a look at what we have!
Have a great day – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 28, 2012 | Daily Updates
You can't get much better than this hey! What a day we have on our hands. I hope you managed to get in the water this morning, even if it was only small it was still good to just get wet and feel alive.
To be honest it was a little hectic in the south corner at Bondi this morning. I almost got taken out a few times. Collisions, board flicks, and guys wanting to punch on – put a big dampener on proceedings. But at the end of the day that's Bondi and there always seems to be more agro in the water when it's small.
How's that "Bondi Big Splash" shot! I got this with out the protection of my AQUATECH housing. Very risky – but one for the gallery!
Your best bet for a wave is again Bondi. Don't bother looking anywhere else!
PS – Mick Fanning just won a close battle against Joel Parkinson for the Billabong Pro Tahiti title.
Be cheerful friends – Brad
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