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Sit back, turn it up and get ready....

2011-09-16T11:34:00.000-07:00

click here: Its a really great short film by Allan Wilson. It's 100% Pure Art. This is Bodyboarding.

Many thanks to Jomofro for passing it along.

enjoy.

Hurricane Irene 08.26.11

2011-09-01T16:52:00.000-07:00

Sorry to the folks that got blasted and flooded. This time it was us who avoided any damage and scored the offshores. Ususally its the other way around.

Bottom line: Palm Beach fired for days. Here's what I got out of it, other that a 10 foot double barrel at Queens that I'll certainly remember for a long time :-)

If you know any of these guys, please pass along the names so I can post them.

Email me for more info at tubeshots@aol.com.

Hasta for now,
Michael
Ps. you can click any image to enlarge it.

Pete Mendia

Jeremy Stanley

Shacked - 1 of 2

Shacked - 2 of 2

Jeremy Stanley - same great wave as shot for Surfline feature.

Channing Miller ?

Greg St. Van ?

Heavy water - 1 of 2

Heavy water 2 of 2

Nicaragua. July, 2011

2011-08-07T17:41:00.000-07:00

As promised: All Killer and No Filler.

Many thanks to Chris, David, Teddy and of course, Haycraft. Good times, indeed.

I hope you dig them. PS. Double click any image for more detail.

Hasta for now,

Offshore, perfect and very heavy water.
I will not soon forget the sound this thing made.

Chris Seay

David McClymont

Teddy Strelec

It is worth the hike

David Haycraft

Chris Seay

David Haycraft

Teddy Strelec

David McClymont

Killer Sunset

David McClymont

Obligatory Group Shot

Local Ripper

Did I mention the locals rip?

Your's Truly

All smiles for the wifey.

Sunset Lines

Teddy Strelec

MF, barrel hunting

Empty wedge left anyone?

So nice to be back in the water

2011-08-02T15:05:00.000-07:00

Just got back from a great trip to Nicaragua with some good friends from near and far. Massive thanks to Chris, Teddy, McClymont and Spacecraft for a killer time.
Here are some of the goods. More to come later this week.

Stay tuned.

Here fishy, fishy.....

2011-03-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

Well, this winter has been pretty dismal. After an amazing start and there simply has not much to write home about.

That said, I finally got back in the water last week, but I had a few friends along for the ride. It was an abbreviated session to say the least. These guys wouldn't leave us alone. I thought the better of it, went in with all my toes still attached and shot these from the beach with a 300mm.

Does anybody know if these are these spinners or black tips?

Double click the shots to make them larger, then do it a second time.

I counted three in this one.

Late December, 2010

2010-12-23T17:09:00.000-08:00

The sandbars have come together at the pier in the past few weeks and its been working well. It also has been cold, really cold.

Here's a few of the recent shots from the past two weeks. Updated on Xmas Eve.

Enjoy,
MF

Sean Spencer

Juno Pier, 12.23.2010

Phil gets a clean line.

Juno Pier, 12.23.2010

Wish you were here....

Dave McClymont, flying.

Backlit and slotted.

South side Juno Pier, 12.23.2010

Brian Waxman

Carlin Park Icicles. Really.

Steamy ocean lines with one lone soldier on a cold morning.

Big Wave Dave

Backwash warper, ready for any takers.

William Kimball
in slow motion blur

Dave McClymont floats the roof

Finally, to All: a very Merry, Happy, Festive whatever you call it.
Just enjoy the season, your loved ones and keep warm.

Hasta for now,
MF

Juno Pier 12.11.2010 AM Session

2010-12-11T10:14:00.000-08:00

Bluebird Day with light offshores. I worked again on the back lit barrels on the north side of the pier.

Brian C. 1 of 2

Brian C. 2 of 2

Dave McClymont

Stuffed

Monty McClymont

Foam ball heaven

Dave McClymont

Monty McClymont, double up drop.

38 degrees

2010-12-09T04:50:00.000-08:00

Nothing like a massive cold front to keep the hardcore honest and the weak in standing on the beach, making excuses. Paddling out in that kind of cold makes you realize that A) warm Florida water is damn nice and B) cold air and strong offshore winds can freeze your melon quick so keep moving. I fucking love winter.

Early on December 6th the horizon was a steaming ocean stacked with corduroy lines.

December 7th, 2010, Game ON:

Juno Pier, mid morning:

Big Wave Dave had a bomb off the back, but couldn't make the section. Always the character, he sent the wave the One Fingered salute, just to say thanks.

Go Rich!

Delray Beach 11.14.2010

2010-12-05T18:03:00.000-08:00

Watched Palm Beach super-maxed out the day before and I decided to head south. Good call.

Andy Crane knows who his friend is.

MF, out.

Tropical Storm Nicole passes South Florida

2010-09-30T12:18:00.000-07:00

Always a big media event, this thing was just a two-day rain deluge. Little wind but buckets of water and flooded roads. No big deal.

The good news is it went offshore and moved north last night. Woke up early this morning to cool temps and straight offshore winds. The surf was clean, very lined up and super fun. Nothing really heavy or hollow, but pretty 2-3 foot lines, brilliant sunlight and dolphins in the water are one helluva fine way to start your day :-)

I grabbed this off one of the local cams posted by Erdman Video Systems.

It was too cool not to post. Feels like this fall may be a good one. We'll see. Enjoy this one for now.

Hasta,
MF

Other shots from Friday 09.03.2010

2010-09-07T18:55:00.000-07:00

As requested, here are some of the other shots for those of you I may have met out in the H20 that day.

If you have any questions or if you're interested in getting a large print, please email me at tubeshots@aol.com.

Enjoy,
Michael

That's it for now.

Pray for surf and drop in anytime.

Hasta,

Michael

Hurricane Earl 09.03.2010

2010-09-05T14:18:00.000-07:00

After a slow start and a few puzzled forecasts, the swell delivered in full force on Friday, September 3rd. Everywhere was huge with raging currents and massive rips. Jupiter was basically out of control.

I headed down to Palm Beach with Jeremy Stanley to find just epic conditions. 6-8 foot bombs lining up and delivering crystal blue perfection. I shot from the water for about an hour and the jellyfish larvae were so bad that I have been dealing with insane head-to- toe bites every since. In fact, the poison from the stings even gave me a raging fever for the past two days.

I can assure you it was no fun being the buffet but here are the results of the effort.

Enjoy,
MF

Juno Pier at daybreak, 09.03.2010

Jeremy Stanley

Big wave, bigger bottom turn

Jeremy Stanley

and just like dessert, sometimes you just have to save the best for last:

Jeremy Stanley

Thanks to Earl and Jeremy for throwing it down.

Hasta, MF

amazing short film

2010-08-28T17:36:00.000-07:00

A good friend just sent me this link. It captures some of my motivations to fight the rip currents, sea lice, cold air temps, leg cramps and the bloodshot eyes. It is about trying to capture a fraction of a second, for now and for ever.
I hope it moves you too. It is some damn fine filmaking.

Dark Side of the Lens, by Ireland's Mickey Smith

August storms

2010-08-28T11:40:00.000-07:00

Hurricane season really gets into gear today.

They're lined up and we should see some action by tonight. Should be plenty of juice all week, winds will be on it, but should be managable. Bring on the chunk!

R.I.P. to our little Cheyenne

2010-08-25T18:42:00.000-07:00

08.21.10

We lost our amazing Little One. She may have been small, but her spirit was huge.

We'll miss her Big Eyes and Big Heart.

Rest well Temple Guardian, you deserve it.

summer travels

2010-08-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

Summertime heat and humidity = long am rides and gallons of sweat and gatorade. I the love the magic of long bike rides to clear my mind. After two hours, things start to get real. There is a simple beauty in the suffering and the post-ride relief found at the bottom of a swimming pool.

I recently went to SF with the little lady to escape the heat and dust off the 4/3 suit and booties. Surf wasn't big by any means, but damn good to see David, Amber, Jomofro and RG who made the trip from La La land. Mahalo to all. Damn, I love that city and I miss riding with my crew.

Here are a few memories:

until next time, beware the strange 4 legged ones.....

Summertime Rolls

2010-06-28T07:24:00.000-07:00

Heat, humidity and flat Lake Atlantic continue. I've logging heavy miles on the road bike and working on a trip for August which is sorely needed.

So Spencer is stuck in Brazil surfing this monster : http://waves.terra.com.br/surf/noticia/tubos-para-exportacao/42074. I love the mix of wave riders and styles. Guys getting shacked on everything and nothing. Have a lookee.

PS. Site changes and updates are coming up next week.

Right about now, I wish I was back on this foamball freak wave.....

Hasta luego kiddies,
MF

Matt Walker's recent article in the July 2010 issue of Surfing

2010-06-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

Another perspective on the future, this time from the Senior Editor of a major magazine.

While bodyboarding thrives with the corporate surf world overseas, for some reason the US still frowns and we get looked down on (100% pun intended). That's okay, we still charge in obscurity and maintain our barrelled brotherhood without you. It's really too bad. You're missing some of the great sh*t we're throwing. (click on these to expand)

Check this article out:

and Shamu ain't messing around this time.....
MF, out.

Flatness prevails

2010-05-31T07:14:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day, 2010. Back on the bike logging the miles as flatness prevails. I will be working on some new stuff underwater this summer and chasing hurricanes whenever the come to play. For now, lazy summer heat abounds - off to the hammock to watch Maui chase lizards in the bushes. Burgers later on.

Hasta,
MF

Mainland Mexico, April, 2010

2010-05-09T17:29:00.000-07:00

Last month, I headed back to a mainland Mex to meet up with some good friends, great waves and amazing sunsets. Time moves slowly there and the southern hemis delivered the goods. Morning sessions were followed by all day siestas and feisty ping pong matches. Thanks again to the Northwest contingency for another fine adventure. The discs will be in the mail Monday.

See you for the next Green Flash ;-)
Hasta,
Michael

Here are a few to hold you over until then:

did you see it?

greetings cyberspace, I come in peace

2010-03-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome and thanks for dropping in. After a few false starts, I think I've got this figured out (for now).

The goal is to get up the new shots fast and the older ones as time and flatness allow. You're seeing the first of what I expect will be many more to follow. This page will be the new stuff and eventually, the best of the bunch. Older sessions will be eventually listed on the right side of the page (as space permits). Click on any shot to enlarge it.

Here we go, please be sure your seatbelts are fastened.

Juno Pier 03.18.10, morning session

Jason Prince getting the goods (1 of 3)

JP (2 of 3)

For those who want to know: full size 11x14 prints of anything here will be avialable for what they cost me to print them. Just for the record: I assure you this is not about trying to make money. I have way more invested in my gear than can ever be earned selling prints.
Simply put: I love getting a great shot and It know the only thing better than getting blasted out of heavy barrel is being in one and capturing it forever.

JP (3 of 3)

A big "mahalo" to all the athletes who charge hard. Let me know what you think and I will see you NDBRL.

Feel free to reach me by email at tubeshots@aol.com.

I hope you enjoy the view,

michael

P.S. Many thanks to Justis St. John for his technical help and encouragement. His smile is about as big as his turns off the top. Please check out his webiste: http://www.ftrfilms.com/.

Empty lines

Justis St. John

Paul Vargas

Jensen Callaway, Juno Pier, 03.05.10

Juno Pier PM Session, 03.18.10

JoJo (hope I spelled that right)

Brian Waxman

somewhere in Palm Beach County (really) 03.18.10

Jeremy Stanley 03.18.10

stay tuned, and I'll keep posting.

P.S. Go, Sean, go!