by Franck Gazzola | Oct 30, 2014 | Daily Updates
Foggy, hazy, busy, sunny, wobbly, shifty…Those would be my pick of adjectives for the day.
The beach is so packed so early, it's great to see. Everyone seems to love the early sunrises. Shooting in Winter mornings can be a bit depressing at times, being alone in the cold, waiting for someone to show up and bring life to the pictures. Right now, it's the opposite: If you want a shot without anyone in it, then better rock up at 5:00am !
The Morning Mo Sistas were down the beach this morning for their photo-shoot, led by Charlotte Connell, a role Mo-del, when it comes to generosity and act of kindness. If you donate $20 or more (tax deductible by the way) or if a man gets a health check, you can request her and her crew to wear for a day any Mo you'd like. Pretty cool idea ! Just think about the nasty handle bars…http://mosista.co/wuffy
Let's hope for cleaner and slightly smaller waves that can be handled by Bondi or that would really break nicely in Tama/Bronte.
Have a great day.
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 28, 2014 | Daily Updates
It's great to see Art getting so much attention. It does not happen that often, and we're lucky it's happening on our doorstep.
I did not dare trying my luck on the weekend, but decided to venture around only today, hoping for less crowd. Success !
Where else in the World can you jog alongside the Ocean, surrounded by Art, and looking at dolphins cruising their ways trough the morning ?…Nowhere but here !
There are waves. A lot more wobbly than anticipated in Bondi, and a bit too South for Bronte. Still, it's breaking chest to head high and it's going to be 27 degrees: no excuse not to (try to) go.
Happy Tuesday !
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 27, 2014 | Daily Updates
If you haven't noticed, the human migration has started.
Tens of thousands lightly dressed male and females are making their ways down to the shore. They come in from a couple of km away or from the other side of the Earth, but like a magnetic attraction, it seems that all end up on our coast strip, whether for a day, or for a whole season…
Some come to feed their artistic souls, walking the coastal walk. Some come for a paddle with 250 of their best mates. All come for color coating, but a few leave the sand with red marks that will remind them all week what they did on the weekend: pass out on the beach.
Waves are small-ish but fun, especially in this weather. Tomorrow's forecast is looking promising. Let's see what Tuesday will bring us…
Have a great day. Make the most the DST: wash your day away after work !
Cheers,
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 23, 2014 | Daily Updates
Colours and waves. If I had to describe this morning in 2 words, those would be my choice.
It is amazing to live in a place where you can wake up to pink, orange and red, go for a couple of waves, grab a coffee, and be in the City in a glass building within an hour…God bless Sydney and the 'Burbs.
Heaps of activity today down the beach. The bee-hive was buzzing full blast this morning. Everyone is getting in shape for the look-how-fit-i-am-and-how-cool-are-my-boardies season, and that's good.
Have a great day !
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 20, 2014 | Daily Updates
I must say I felt pretty lonely this morning. It is usually difficult to stay focus whilst shooting, between the morning chit-chats ''hey mate ! how are you buddy !'' ''Hi Francky ! YEW !'' ''Coming out for a swim ?!'', etc…Today, none of that: just me and the seagulls.
The 30 knots of Southerly, 40+ in the gusts, have reshaped the beach, making it look clean and smooth, just like fresh snow. But it also kept everyone inside, leaving me alone……..(sighs….).
Now, I wanted to announce the winner(s) for the ''Count how many people are in the shot of the Mental Health Day gathering'' contest. The winner is Guillaume Hauvespre ! He said 242. The answer was 274 + 2 dogs.
I want to give a special price to Patrizio Cara who counted the dogs too. Good effort mate: you're getting a 30x20cm print of your choice too.
Just send me the image number by email at [email protected] and we'll get that organized for you.
Have you looked at what's happening in Portugal at the moment ? It's pretty exciting: current n#1 Gabriel Median lost early, which left Kelly with a massive chance to grab the World Title…but he got beaten too, right after ! What a missed opportunity ! Mick, however, is in good shape not to let this chance go. He's still in the run.
The World Title is going to be decided at Pipeline: the ultimate scenario !
Have a good week !
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
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