SEAN TINER

From holding a breath for extended periods of time to awkwardly swimming with heavy equipment, the challenges of underwater photography are strenuous and exerting. In the past few years, I have experimented with underwater photography from capturing images at several exotic locations, including Fiji , Kona and Oahu. I enjoy the unique perspective of the images and having a first person encounter with an environment. Yesterday, I discovered a trailor of BBC's HD documentary, Ocean of Islands . The breathtaking cinematography uses slow motion HD cameras to record a surfer riding a large wave. The unbelievable films moves underwater photography into a new direction and challenges photographers and cinematographers to continually capture new perspectives.

From winning the prestigious Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Contest at the age of 20 to constantly pursuing bigger waves, Anthony Tashnick is catching epic swells. After spending time with Tashnick in Northern California and Pipeline , I enjoyed his courageous and lowkey mentality. From a young gun perspective, it's fun to watch how his talent is appreciated by big wave surfing legends, including Pete Mel and Tom Carroll . I wish Tashnick the best and hope to see him compete this year at The Malibu Invitation . (Anthony Tashnick (C) Tiner ) (Anthony Tashnick joking around with Mo Daddy (C) Tiner ) (Anthony Tashnick & Big Wave Legends (C) Tiner )