Mug shot of my pooch

Morgan Maasen

If you spend as much time as me ploughing through the internet, searching for worthwhile blogs, sites or facebook profiles, you'll undoubtedly find the odd gem amongst the rubbish.

Morgan Maassen, a young talent from California caught my attention the other day and if he was female I would be buying an engagement ring. Incredible photos and a wizz on photoshop this kid is amazing.

Here are my two favourites all though there are hundreds just as good on his site.

LOKI

The latest addition to the Brea Vean Surf House and Muir Family. Loci, a 9 week old Cockapoo, already has her sights set on dominating the surf dog world.

3 weeks and she's on the beach woohoo!

While the surf still isn't up to much or too much in fact, I have found myself exploring breaks all around the coast and appreciating the scenery that I would have otherwise missed.

Inside or out?

With my chicken coup not lasting the night, I wasn't surprised to see Lattes and Hot chocolates with the works not been served on the balcony of the Beach restaurant.

Braving the elements I ventured out to try and capture the impressive display of ocean and wind.

Not doing it much justice, the biggest surprise was seeing the balcony empty despite the sunshine....strange!

That way!

Sun, surf and no one else.....perfect!

Hec-tic!

I love this shot. As the very proud owner of a water housing I couldn't imagine having to deal with the photographers crowd. Its hard enough as a surfer. Jamie O giving the boys something to fight about.

Wales Boyo

While the Westerley's blew last week a few of us could be found white water rafting, pub crawling and wearing tweed in Lampeter, Wales. Celebrating Dave Shep's 30th Birthday....poor old chap, we missed the rubbish surf but didnt stay dry. I believe Hugo was the first to fall in.

Go Hugo!!

Last week Sam, Hugo and myself venture to a lesser known spot for a photo session. Poor Hugo was surfing his new board and the wave looked intent on smashing it whenever possible. 

To get any worthy shots I had to call Hugo into them and its amazing what peer pressure does. 

Hugo, Sam, Me an boards all in tact.

phew!

Magnum

Having spent most of last Wednesday being dragged around Truro, I settled myself in bookshop with a coffee and possibly the best photography book I'll ever lay my hands on.

Anyone who knows about the famous 'Magnum' photographers agency will appreciate this book. A steel at only £20 you really cant go wrong.

Sun at last

Just a few I snagged when sun and surf partied on the same day!

MORE

Good all rounds blokes Dal and Betts allowed me to click away earlier today. Many more hours needed for practice. Just sharing a few with you.

Another Dark Afternoon

SPL

A little parcel from California arrived yesterday.
My new custom built SPL waterhousing!!!
Here are a few terrible photos of my first attempt at waterbased stuff. Had to get in despite the arctic conditions and bad light.

The Book!

The book arrived the other day and here are just a few pages from it. Really happy with it and already planning the full version.

Farm Cat

Chased the cat around the other day in the pouring rain. Really hard to shoot but the greyness added something i thought.
Here is Mooball being shy.

Sam T at the Gylly

Ventured to Falmouth last week to watch good mate and fellow instructor Sam play a gig.
Sam ended a summer tour of Cornwall at the Gylly in front o a packed crowd.
Sam plans to head shortly to Brighton for the winter but not before he plays a few more gigs in the West country. For more details check Samuel J music.

End 2 End World Record Attempt

Brea Vean Surfhouse became the base last night for the End to End World record attempt featuring double Olympian James Cracknell.

The 4 man strong relay team will sprint the whole 800 odd miles each taking 15 minute splits averaging 25mph for the entire trip. 

The team plan to set a record of 45 hours allowing future attempts from professional and amateur riders.

Laura and I woke at 3.30am this morning to ply the 13 male crew - littering the surfhouse with bodies- with porridge and very strong coffee. The will only sleep next on Sunday night having set the bar for future riders. Best of luck guys and thanks for choosing Brea Vean for your nights stay. Here are a few shots I took while the boys got to work.

Suckle on this Honey!

While the surfs been slightly on the small side, I've spent a little more time 'focusing' (no pun intended) on subjects other than surf.
Heres a little Honeysuckle I found whilst messing with my new 50mm lens.

LOVE IN A COLD CLIMATE

For the past week or so I have basically sat in front of my computer compiling a photobook of a recent trip to China. As you may have gathered from my blog. Photography does dominate my life somewhat and whilst visiting incredible countries such as China, Its very hard to return without incredible images. 

The book basically focuses on the good feeling that it very prominent in China, even though some of the world still sees China as a communist machine and despite its recent incredible Olympic display.

I would be flattered if you simply viewed the book on-line and would be chuffed to receive feedback - either way! 

check it out.

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/890037