Newport Photos from an August Swell

By August 5, 2006January 12th, 2016Surf

A nice swell just hit southern California. I have some photos posted. For afternoon in-water shots see August 4th #1 and August 4th #2, and for beach shots see August 5th #1 and August 5th #2. Sorry, but some of the beach shots on August 5th are backlit, I asked the sun to move around to a different position but it would not oblige.

Surfer nearly collides with stray board, #3 of a 6 frame sequence, Newport Beach

Surfer nearly collides with stray board, #3 of a 6 frame sequence, Newport Beach.
Image ID: 16835
Location: Newport Beach, California, USA

Wave breaking, tube, Newport Beach

Wave breaking, tube, Newport Beach.
Image ID: 16802
Location: Newport Beach, California, USA

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!