var addthis_pub="brody858"; CONTACT Tumblr (3.0; @brodyphotos)http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/ We met Benjamin McCrumuda on a recent trip to West Africa to document an episode of “On...http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/290579402http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/290579402Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:06:09 -0500LiberiaOn SurfariRusty SurfboardsBrody PhotosSean BrodyBenjamin McCrumadasurf<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kri8atqrGJ1qzs73uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kri8atqrGJ1qzs73uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kri8atqrGJ1qzs73uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kri8atqrGJ1qzs73uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>It was not easy to get here; days of air travel, sketchy car rides, petty theives, corrupt officials, and poverty everywhere the eye can see.  However, all of the hardships seemed to drift away;  When we reached our isolated destination on the West coast of Africa we were handsomely rewarded.  The McIntyre family, videographer Nic McLean, and myself have spent the last few weeks camping at the beach in front of one of the most perfect left hand point breaks I have ever seen.  Each morning we have woke up to flawless lines of swell tapering off from around the point; some easily breaking for upwards of 350 yards… The only other surfers we have encountered are a few local groms who were a great reminder as to why we surf.  These talented young individuals took to the water for the pure fun and love it and they leave all of their dilemnas and hard histories on the beach.  This is a display of true escapism and an unparalleled portrayal of raw and untainted surfing talent.  These local groms have not been schooled on the latest surf DVDs and top 44 riders, they just surf with the boards they have and the outcome is sufing in its purest form…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/212816591http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/212816591Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:35:17 -0400<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqi2w7DgZh1qzs73uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Waves on Day One<br/><br/> <img src="http://11.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqi2w7DgZh1qzs73uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Liberian National Amputee Soccer Team<br/><br/> <img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqi2w7DgZh1qzs73uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> true inspiration<br/><br/> <img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqi2w7DgZh1qzs73uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Monrovia<br/><br/> <img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqi2w7DgZh1qzs73uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> lots of nice portraits today<br/><br/> <p>Liberia Day One:</p> <p>We scored some fun waves in the morning, randomly stumbled accross the Liberian National Amputee Soccer Team and hung out for a bit, and checked out the city of Monrovia… The poverty level is a bit overwhelming and it is tricky taking photos; some people want their photos taken and others get extremely pissed at the sight of a camera-  I think this is because of the war that ended not too long ago and they are used to seeing journalists documenting their hardships, not trying to shed new light on a country with a bad reputation.  It was pretty intense though, I had one guy get really mad and started yelling and causing a scene, I didn’t even take a photo- I was simply holding my camera and he flipped out; then a bunch of people surrounded me to see what was going on.  It was gnarly, I bailed.</p> <p>We had a nice dinner this evening with the whole surf community (about ten people) and we are gonna hit the waves again early tomorrow.  Not sure, If I will have much internet in the coming days, but I will upload photos and blogs when I can.</p> <p>Much love and all the best…</p> <p>Happy Travels,</p> <p>Sean Brody</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/196178937http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/196178937Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:04:55 -0400<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqevx7DDlg1qzs73uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> NYC<br/><br/> <img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqevx7DDlg1qzs73uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Manhattan<br/><br/> <img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqevx7DDlg1qzs73uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Fire Island bike ride<br/><br/> <img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqevx7DDlg1qzs73uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> James and I<br/><br/> <img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqevx7DDlg1qzs73uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Fire Island Harbour<br/><br/> <p>Currently, I am sitting in Brussels, Belgium on a lay over on my way to Liberia, Africa…</p> <p>I spent the last few days in New York visiting my friend James and I departed from JFK airport this early this morning.  I am probably the most tired I have ever been… three hours at JFK, two hours to Toronto, four hour layover, seven hours to Brussels, five hour layover, nine hours to Liberia!  I will have been in four countries in 24 hours!</p> <p>I am going to be photographing for the next episode of “On Surfari” (Fuel TV) in Liberia and then shooting for “New Pollution” (also Fuel TV) in France and Belgium!  I am pretty excited….</p> <p>Check back soon for updates!</p> <p>Happy Travels,</p> <p>Brody</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/194793967http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/194793967Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:41:00 -0400belgiumbrody abroadbrody photostravelsliberianew york<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOokzhdqm2QcgOKrGWo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>B R E T  C A R A S S O</p> <p>Videographer Extraordinaire.  Click to see some video work at EpitomeVisions.com…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85916097http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85916097Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:12:37 -0400Bret CarassoEpitome Visions<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOokzh4g284UyngEApo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S U R F L I N E . C O M :  T H E  P R E S E N T</p> <p>Thomas Cambell’s independent surf film’s world premier was held at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas, CA and I photographed the event for Surfline.com.  Click to have a look…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85914690http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85914690Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0500surfline.com<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOokzgvsi4HvHNcKIzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>J O H N N Y  F L I C K</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85913377http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85913377Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500Johnny Flick<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOokzh8qxfD7YzfXp0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>M Y  Q U I V E R</p> <p>Photo: Courtesy of Cedeno</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85915344http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/85915344Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500mequiver<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOokmhksunxjqhUyjro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>D A R R E L  G O O D R U M</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/83211016http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/83211016Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500Darrel Goodrum<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOoke26al6JfP8jUZdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S U R F L I N E . C O M :  S D  T R E A T E D  T O  W E E K  O F  W A V E S</p> <p>Two of my photos were featured in a slideshow to showcase the last few swells to come through San Diego.  Click on the photo of Nathan Carvalho to check out the peice…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/81495176http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/81495176Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:23:46 -0500<img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOokbjeebyh2APGSpQo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>U 4 R I K  V O D K A  P A R T Y  @  P R O S P E C T  B A R</p> <p>Click on the photo to see more shots from the event…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80950880http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80950880Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500U4RIK VODKA<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8j4k59aBDILSiao1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>T U B E  T I M E</p> <p>Johnny Maher clocks in.  Click on the photo for a few more shots from the session…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80340952http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80340952Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500Johnmy Maher<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8j0xkky26PAwRqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S A N  D I E G O</p> <p>Ryan Bracker threads the needle for the spectators</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80340425http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80340425Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500Ryan Bracker<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok5yvbcqDSA2JAcpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>T R A N S W O R L D  S U R F  - M A R C H  I S S U E</p> <p>This photo of Aamion Goodwin unleashing at Cloudbreak was featured as a half page image in the board buyer’s guide of the latest Transworld Surf.  A few weeks back, I recieved an email from TWS informing me that they were going to run the photo in an upcoming issue, but I took off for Israel before I had a chance to see it.  I could not find the magazine anywhere within Israel, however, I did find it at the International Airport just before I boarded my flight to return home.  I bought the new issue for 54 shekels and boarded the plane…</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/79874416http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/79874416Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500Aamion GoodwinTransworld Surf Magazine<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok5z4pkbsSOmgLp2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S U R F I N G  M A G A Z I N E - F E B R U A R Y  I S S U E</p> <p>This photo was featured on the “Visual Page” along with a short write up and my camera settings.  Stoked!</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/79875935http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/79875935Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500Surfing Magazine<img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8ixzq6grnUWNWbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A D A M’ S  P L A C E</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80340007http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80340007Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500la<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8i9o9560Y2iPWmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A D D I C T S</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336866http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336866Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500israel<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8i8sujSvhP67ENo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S U R F  I N  T H E  M E D I T E R R A N E A N  S E A</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336775http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336775Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500israel<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8i5v2kvbXBHdmgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>G R A F F I T I</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336432http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336432Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500israel<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tlXgS9dOok8i3ldl53B5OgOeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S T R E E T S  O F  T E L  A V I V</p>http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336148http://brodyphotos.tumblr.com/post/80336148Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500israel