SEAN TINER

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 )

(Tom Carroll enjoying life and signing Sean's photographs) (Tom Carroll and Anthony Tashnick, photograph (c) Sean Tiner ) (Tom Carroll , photograph (c) Sean Tiner) A special thanks to Tom Carroll for recently signing my photographs. I always enjoy reconnecting with the surfers, athletes and people that I artistically capture.

(Tom Carroll & Sean Tiner, @ Ocean Beach, Northern California) As one of my good friends recently departed for a surf trip with Tom Carroll, I thought it would be a fun time to reminisce upon the two-time world champion's impact on the sport. From being the first million-dollar endorsed surfer to refusing to participate in South African surfing competitions during the apartheid era, Carroll has monumentally raised the benchmark for contemporary surfers. (Tom Carroll (C) Tiner) Carroll's love for the sport transcends his popularity and he genuinely connects with everyday fans. When Carroll and I were on a surf trip in Northern California, he shared his sincere passion with fans of all ages. I really enjoyed watching his inner-child appear has he connected with every day fans. (Carroll w/the next generation (C) Tiner) (Carroll (center) & fans (C) Tiner) Additionally, Carroll has been a major role model in my life. Only one day after his sister passed away, he won the...