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James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

Luciano Burin catches up with Junior Faria, a pro surfer breaking the Brazilian mould, whose atmospheric photographs capture the happiness and freedom of surfing.

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]


Quality Peoples

July 18, 2009 | Words By: Angela

ed-fladung-quality-peoplesMeet Ed: in 2004, at the age of 30, Ed Fladung jettisoned his life in Los Angeles and moved to Mexico; along the way he learned to surf.

“I first picked up a camera to start documenting my life for family and friends back home. Since then my photography has become an extension of my surfing life. Living in a semi-rural area, the surf breaks I explore are often un-crowded which allows me to share my version of surf culture’s quieter existence. The subtle moments in between sets or just after a session are just as important as raging tube shots. I spend a lot of time waiting for the light, the ocean and the scenery around me to come together.”

Check out more of Ed’s beautiful photographs and observations of Mexican life at www.qualitypeoples.com. He’s also a regular contributor to Drift North America.

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Channeling a space age Ron Stoner. Sometimes all you need is a different vantage point, a long lens and a little contrast.


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