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Paddle out for Paul Vitale, one of Rockaway’s finest, and a dear friend. Surfing in Rockaway - and the Rockaway surf community in particular- brought him so much joy. He was the eternal grom, always stoked to get in the water and play and share

Support the brilliant @larubeyasurfing ’s mission to to send 100 kids through their 12-week surfing program and launch a new Mentor-In-Training (MIT) program in NYC’s own Rockaway Beach, live event & raffle this Friday May 17th at @pa

This is closer to what I was going for in the previous photo; a visual expression of the elements and how it feels as the senses react to them. I had the master photographer Robert Cape’s WWII D-Day photos in mind as a reference (swipe 3), whic

The hope after developing film is ‘wow, that shot turned out just as I saw it’. Sometimes, however, there’s just; ‘wow, I really fumbled that one’.
A two-hour icy round-trip to Rockaway, suiting up in the sleet, and swi

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An image from 2023’s album - should this one make it into the book? Comment below!

#35mm #nikonos #surfphotography #community #nofilter #surfing

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An image from 2023’s album - should this one make it into the book? DM or Comment below!

#35mm #nikonos #surfphotography #community #nofilter #surfing #exhibition

An image from 2023’s album - should this one make it into the book? Comment below!

#35mm #nikonos #surfphotography #community #nofilter

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The Method - Nikonos V
The Beautiful Struggle - a camera requiring strict discipline to mirror surfing’s self-reliance
Guesstimate focus without confirmation
Visually estimate exposure without light meter
Timing is everything - manual film wind

The Method: 35mm Film
36 Frames: Limited to reflect surfing’s commitment and timing.
Process is Everything: DIY home development mirrors the risks and challenges embedded in the process.
Aesthetic: B&W film as metaphor for the water’

the Method: Philosophy
- All 35mm Film, all Manual: A deliberate choice mirroring the tactile, organic nature of surfing, demanding dedication without shortcuts
- Faces Unseen, Humans as Energy: Embracing anonymity as a form of unity
- Eyes of the W

Across the Board: Why We Exist
To showcase the deeper beauty of surfing beyond performance and image.
To foster smiles and positivity, irrespective of backgrounds or skill levels.
To embody a larger metaphor of societal harmony through unity.
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What is Across the Board - Mission Highlights:
-Capture the beauty of diverse backgrounds, expressions, and perspectives
-Embrace the unifying power of the ocean, shedding judgment and competition
-Harmonize with the ocean and each other.
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What is Across the Board?
Explore the vibrant world of Rockaway Beach through the lens of positivity and diversity.
'More than a surf photography project; it's a celebration of community and connection.

📷 Photographer: Paul de Luna
📍 Location: Ro

Very very excited to announce the Across the Board Official Launch! Limited Edition prints, Open Prints, and Merchandise are live with a 30% off launch sale on all products! Acrosstheboardproject.com

For over two years with a 35mm Nikonos in hand,

Very very excited to announce the Across the Board Official Launch! Limited Edition prints, Open Prints, and Merchandise are live with a 30% off launch sale on all products! Acrosstheboardproject.com

For over two years with a 35mm Nikonos in hand,

Across The Board

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