a typical summer surf session for us.
only possible when the last rays of sunlight touch the beach. that's when the crowd goes to rest.
2012_08_11 - small summer days
a typical summer surf session for us.
only possible when the last rays of sunlight touch the beach. that's when the crowd goes to rest.
2012_07_22 - walking around
it doesn't matter where you are, once a day you need to step back and enjoy what surrounds you.
here, just feels better.
2012_07_15 - Jogi
beeing always a wonderful experience, I immediately said yes. only then, shamefully realeasing upon my arrival that it was his birthday!
Isabel and him made a wondeful typical japanese dish, with deserts and plenty of wine.
a gathering of 7 travel lovers from 5 different countries and, with ages between 30 and 70 years old.
amazing open minded people meeting in the end of this continent.
happy birthday Jogi.
Isabel and him made a wondeful typical japanese dish, with deserts and plenty of wine.
a gathering of 7 travel lovers from 5 different countries and, with ages between 30 and 70 years old.
amazing open minded people meeting in the end of this continent.
happy birthday Jogi.
2012_07 - what to think?
after much persuasion, my sis finally got a camera. not what I had in mind, her's has unlimited functions that give her the same result has I get with lots of time, hard thinking and a big dose of creativity.
she's learning camera history thru a vintage photography app. how to use filters with another app and a close result to true film photography with a different app.
apps for everything!
in the end, she's finally taking pictures, keeping stored her daily stories!
2012_07_08 - little bro
my brother was in town for a short little visit, and what a visit it was!
waterpark, coffees , barbecues, beers, surf, outstanding meals provided by our sister, motorcycle rides and a lot more! but true to the portuguese reputation, we mainly ate and drank!
without a doubt an amazing quality family time.
2012_07_04 - family time
mighty Tom preparing for one of his daily routines. showing his son, the tuffest kid I know, how balance is achieved for an outstanding way of life.
2012_07_04 - no waves, lots of beers
one of our (portuguese) surf stars came back to chill out in this little and special place.
leaving his longboards behind and the titles of national and european longboard champion, João "Furas" Veríssimo made a really awesome show for a small audience in his tiny thruster. a shame the swell didn't help out, but the good weather, amazing views and some beers improved a lot this holiday escape.
2012_06_26 - long days = more happy moments
we reached a time of the year that the days are longer, and therefore, our playtime extends substantially.
while everybody else is having dinner and thinking about how tired they are from a hard day working, Nelson Penteado does a short stop until 9 p.m. and goes to one of his playgrounds before heading home.
2012_06_24 - interesting "cosmic" people
this weekend I saw old friends and met new ones. but would like to share an interesting guy that made the prize statues. Luís Ribeiro made this amazing fins, now I got really curious to see his wood surfboards.
2012_06_24 - mighty cosmic it was
as expected, it was an amazing gathering with something similiar to a competition!
there were a couple of outstanding details that made it such a cool experience, one of them was the random selection of the board you were going to use... all different, all old, all difficult to ride!
a special thank you to the organization and the sponsors, who gave amazing prizes, like for example a really cool Lufi thruster for the shortboard winner (provided by himself) and for the longboard a top of the line Gul Original wetsuit. Along with some surf acessories for the top athletes, this was sponsored by kavanusurf.com.
everybody got really cool t-shirts of the event that Surf Planet Sagres Surf Shop kindly gave.
their hard work and commitment made us all enjoy an incredible weekend.
I was there, where were you?
2012_05_29 - Amado Cosmic Event
the ultimate gathering of the year
soul surfing and old school vibe with retro shortboards and classic single fin longboards
2012_05_24 - the flying visitor
about a year ago I met two brothers while surfing in Amado, both cool guys with a laid back style.
once back in the sand we had a real good time, but probably due to the fact that they came with their mother and she had enough sandwiches for an entire battalion.
now he came back for a short visit.
Rafael Pozzatti flying low in Arrifana's shore break
2012_03_25 - golden week
we are there... summer time, days just got longer !
one more hour in the clock !
one more hour to surf !
one more hour to photograph !
this happening in this week...
check the forecast and choose your beach
tomorrow, another golden week starts
2012_03_21 - souvenirs
yeah... it's a simple seagull on top of a board in a crappy van.
well, for me it's much more than that.
- that crappy van was my home for a lot of amazing surf trips...
- those boards were magic, they gave me unforgettable moments...
- that seagull left two things for me:
the obvious poop and the only souvenir of the best surf day I had so far. this picture.
2 mt long lefts all morning long.
little nap in the sand after a huge and cheap snack.
2 mt long rights untill 8 p.m.
2 guys in the water all day, Bruno Castro and me.
no witnesses and no more pictures. just this one.
who surfed there, knows where it is and knows how it goes.
I will never forget that seagull.
2012_03_21 - a nice scenery
it wasn't today, but it's a nice scenery that I believe is worth sharing
2008_11 - surfing with soul
you may know him or not, but if you were in Arrifana in a good peeling day, for sure you have seen him.
he simply represents what surfing is all about, with him I learn to enjoy this lifestyle just a little more.
Jonny Bull, november 2008
2008_11 - another back from the box
a good surf session with a long time friend.
just like life should be every day. surf, sun and peace.
this was about 4 years ago. same lifestyle, just in another place.
2012_03_10 - looking for something...
woke up before the sun, thinking it was going to be today...
I'm looking for something really special for some time now... it wasn't this, but it made my day!
2012_03_10 - what a wonderful thing
just got a couple of black and white 35mm and 120mm films developed...
here a couple of last weekend, Sunday 4th of March.
photo_01: Peer, from Algarve Adventure, in a daily routine. scouting! (www.Algarve-Adventure.com)
photo_02: that salty day... another camera, same heaven
2012_03_04 - a salty day in heaven
:::: click HERE to see this photo session :::
for those that were able to rise before light touches the water, the rewarding was great!
but for those that had the energy to go back in the afternoon... this sunday was a salty day in heaven!
for those that were able to rise before light touches the water, the rewarding was great!
but for those that had the energy to go back in the afternoon... this sunday was a salty day in heaven!
2012_03_03 - didji daddy
after getting his first-born son about 10 days ago. Zé Nuno arranges a 10 min. break.
respect my friend
2012_03_03 - a nice show
with a considerable crowd for the spot and the wave easier than usual, there was a really nice but an unexpected show!
2012_02_28 - fast little things
who said that BB can't get speed in smaller swells!!!
Braulio showing how.
2012_02_24 - getting ready...
early in the morning, the local gunners are getting ready for the swell that approaches.
photo_01: on a search...
photo_02: Mr. Penteado in his garden
photo_03: Aldo going for a backhand snap
photo_04: in an strangely identical show, Penteado in the front row, Axel in the back
2012_02_17 - our playground
after almost a week without surf, we accept whatever mother nature could give us.
photo_01: back into our playground, Zé Nuno
photo_02: who says cats and dogs can't get along!!! Zé Nuno going right, Pedro Leitão going left.
2012_02_08 - Mr. Pente vs. surf forecast
with the phone ringing constantly, I had all the gear set for a nice morning.
early light, nice swell and wonderful period.
yesterday night windguru "said" it was going to rock today...
of course there were a couple of surf forecasts that didn't agree... but obviously they were wrong.
well!!!
how many times did this happen already?
we all want to believe in the best forecast possible, if there is a slight chance of a short and wonderful surf session... we create an image of a perfect day!
but upon a energising breakfast, a quick rush to the car and an insane race to the beach...
reality strikes and the day is doomed.
Nelson Penteado, taking the rest of what the morning swell has to offer.
2012_01_27 & 28 - brotherly love
surfing, chilling, eating and drinking...
taking advantage of better surf spots calling all the attention, we sneaked to some perfect and more quite playgrounds...
photo_01: Kasper cooling in the shade
photo_02: Walter... to hard standing up for 200m
photo_03: a friendly face in the water
photo_04: in one of the best spots I ever seen for longboard, kasper adding that perfect detail to the frame
photo_05: the trimming brother. all the way in.
2012_01_05 - as good as it gets
Axel in a late drop and ripping all the way
the phrase of that day: "it's as good as it gets"
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