by Franck Gazzola | Nov 14, 2013 | Daily Updates
Two more people got contaminated this morning. I think this is serious.
My parents left their French Alps and arrived in Sydney a couple of days ago. So they wanted to come with me for this morning shoot. Putting aside the fact that they are good gear-carriers, it was an interesting event for me to witness.
At first, they were looking at this crowd of runners, surfers, swimmers, cyclists, dog walkers, up before the crack of dawn, thinking ''these people are crazy''. And a few minutes later, when the Sun came up, more people converged to the Beach, waiving at each other, all smiles up, etc…and that's where I could see that they got contaminated by this powerful virus of early-bird flu. We all have it, and since we're not wearing any protection, when we take newbies with us, there is a good chance that we will transmit the disease.
There were so many infected people this morning, it looked like the Sun provoked a new outbreak.
When we left the beach, they said ''tomorrow, we're definitely waking up before sunrise and walk the beach''. That's it. They have it too.
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Nov 13, 2013 | Daily Updates
Good swells in November are rare. Late spring, although usually amazing weather wise for the start of the beach going season, is also known for being notoriously below average in the surf department.
That of course isn’t going to plan right now after that low pressure system, with all it’s bad weather, moved off shore leaving us all with a beautiful ESE ground swell. Today, even though it’s dropped a little, is what you call PUMPING!
If you have day off, lucky you! Grab your board and get on down there, it’s still off shore, clean and sunny.
Have a good one.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Nov 12, 2013 | Daily Updates
What an average morning! Lucky for me I was able to pull the lens out really early before the rain bucketed down.
Bondi had one of those mornings where you could easily be fooled into thinking that you would make it out the back no dramas at all – possibly sidetracked by the reward of a nice solid right hander at the end of such a paddle. A few made this mistake this morning and paid for it, while a few others impressed in the conditions. It's a strong swell running out there with a load of water moving. North end has a little more shape and is predictable. I can predict that you will not get cleaned up by a rogue monster.
Have a good one – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | Nov 11, 2013 | Daily Updates
48 hours ago, November was living up to its word, with sun, amazingly crystal clear water, some tiny but fun waves, ….and a lot of people at the beach. Tough to find a square meter to put your towel. Then the Southerly kicked in, and with it, a bunch of low altitude fast moving clouds, playing hide & seek with the Sun, making it a pretty spectacular pre-sunset hour.
But yesterday and today are a different story. Rain, wind, cold. It's a mess ! Di-(wind)gust-ing !
We'll have to wait until Wednesday till it really gets better.
Until then, get some work done, or go get a nice hot drink at Chapter One in Bondi or at the Three Blue Ducks in Bronte.
Have a nice (productive) day.
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Nov 6, 2013 | Daily Updates
It was a special moment for a lot of people in Manly this morning…
It was a special moment for Nick, a 15 year old kid who's been through hell, hospital and more surgery than most people would ever get through their entire lives, and who got to live on of his dearest dream: surfing with current N#1 ranked surfer in the World: Mick Fanning.
It was also a special moment for Mick, who gave some of his time, with a big smile on his face, for Nick and his cousin. He was not 50% there, he was 100% with them, talking, joking, telling stories from the Tour…and giving a little push to Nick to make sure he'd catch the best waves.
It was a special moment for Nick's family. Seeing him in the surf like this means he's finally out of trouble.
It was also a special moment for me who got asked to cover this moment for Nick and Mick. I'll be posting more soon on my instagram (@franckgazzola). It's not everyday that you can have some intimate time with such amazing people, whether it's through their incredible strength and courage (Nick) or talent and generosity (Mick).
I hope you're having as nice a day as me.
Cheers
Franck
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