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07-Feb-2018

A Surfing Legend

This is a candid portrait of professional surfer Robert (Rob) Machado I took at Cardiff State Beach, CA. He was born in Australia, but grew up and still lives here in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. His surfing accomplishments include 12 surfing World Championship Tour victories, ranking in the top 10 surfers in the world for 11 consecutive years with a highest ranking of 2nd, a star on the surfing Walk of Fame, selection as SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) Waterman of the Year, and induction into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame. He is also active in the local community through his work in the Rob Machado Foundation that he established to support environmental programs for kids.

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barbarajoy12-Feb-2018 21:15
I thought he looked like an Australian!.... LOL. great portrait. V
Jeff Real11-Feb-2018 18:14
This is a marvelous portrait.
The setting is just wonderful
V
Don Mottershead10-Feb-2018 18:57
Very California. Great portrait. V
Marcia Rules10-Feb-2018 15:52
what Dan Greenberg said!!!!!!!!
Dennis Hoyne10-Feb-2018 03:48
A superb portrait! He looks good sitting on that van, a real touch of nostalgia. BV
Julie Oldfield10-Feb-2018 01:44
This is absolutely awesome! Fantastic depth. V
joseantonio09-Feb-2018 20:48
very nice light and smile.V.
Ton T.09-Feb-2018 20:39
Love the soft light, the narrow focus and the great smile! V
peterjay4509-Feb-2018 18:44
A superb portrait of this accomplished surfer.
Nirvan Hope09-Feb-2018 18:42
A fabulous warm portrait of this happy surfer extraordinaire.
Blandine Mangin09-Feb-2018 17:54
very beautiful ! v
Tom LeRoy09-Feb-2018 16:20
A superstar of the surf. He looks great posed here with an authentic smile. The shot is first rate, exceptional! V
Neil Marcus09-Feb-2018 16:08
A wonderful pose, smile and set up for this fee spirit. Big vote
Dan Greenberg09-Feb-2018 16:04
What a kick ass, cool, perfectly executed environmental portrait! You tell he is a very friendly guy, has a definite surfer look despite the fact he is not surfing in this and is in a unique place on top of his retro surfer van. I love this! ~VVV~
Nestor Derkach09-Feb-2018 15:47
You took a great portrait of a surfer with top shelf credentials.
Love the soft lite and setting.
Vote
Fong Lam09-Feb-2018 15:11
A cool guy prefering to pose on top of a van...wonderful capture with that warm light and warm smile....V
globalgadabout09-Feb-2018 15:05
what an engaging image...the warm light seems to accentuate what appears a winning personality...good to see a man with decent hair too..
Jim Coffman09-Feb-2018 14:43
Living the dream... Nice portrait, Nick..
Helen Betts09-Feb-2018 14:14
What a great portrait of this surfing legend! The warm light is beautiful and his smile even warmer.
janescottcumming09-Feb-2018 14:09
The easy going smile of a free soul. Marvelous candid in beautiful light! V
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