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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