Photographer: Eugene Tan
Shooting subject: Beach, Surf, Sunrise, Underwater
Equipment: Canon EOS 10D, 70-300mm lens, 400mm f2.8 lens, 16mm Fisheye lens, Dave Kelly Water housing, medium format Fuji GX617 (for pararamic shots).
Our first photographer, Eugene "Uge" Tan knows where the waves live and how to photograph them. The celebrated Sydney-based photographer, designer, surfer and founder of the cult website Aquabumps, has several exhibitions under his belt and his own gallery in North Bondi.
A well known character around the beaches of Sydney, his day begins at dawn, before the arrival of the surf lifesavers, beachgoers and holidaymakers.
With just a few surfers, joggers and dog walkers for company, he positions himself in the surf with waterproofed camera at the ready. From fantastic waves, sunrises and surf to local heroes and characters, Tan's photography captures the essence of beach life and culture.
"I've become an early morning addict, says Tan. "Every morning is different down the beach ... different surf conditions, different people ... different light ... there's always a new perspective".
"I'm completely fascinated by the ocean ... I try to make my photos give the impression you're right there, seeing what I see."
Location: Icebergs (South End Bondi), 6:30am
Bondi Silk Wave
I love how every morning is different down the beach. You just don't know what you'll wake up to. Some days it's onshore and choppy, some days silky smooth - like this one down at Bondi. A gentle offshore tickles the lip of a three-foot set breaking in South Bondi. A surfer scurries over the set as a loose board (top middle) looms dangerously before being launched into innocent morning swimmers.
Credit: Eugene Tan, Aquabumps
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maggielt
12/06/2007 06:14 PM
love his pics
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Ben
29/06/2007 12:54 PM
The Photogapher is as hot as the photos. hoew about some photos of Eugene
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tarns
17/02/2008 10:05 AM
Wow, I just the Sunday Program on 9 & came straight online to check out his stuff. Awesome!
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