20 Reasons Why Hawaii is the Only Place for Me

This day was amazing. Flat in the AM, 15 feet in the PM. Photo: Nick Hoermann

My favorite surfer to shoot for this reason, and many others. Photo: Nick Hoermann

Tia has a lot of talent. Can't wait to see where her surfing takes her in five years. This is a beach break that rarely gets this good. Photo: Nick Hoermann

This is what you don't want to happen to you at Off The Wall. Photo: Nick Hoermann

I shot fisheye in the water for a while and didnt get anything. I came in switch lenses and got this shot first shot. Pretty happy with it. Photo: Nick Hoermann

Coco was ripping this morning. I really like the lighting on this one. Photo: Nick Hoermann

It is a small wave, but look at the board and see if you notice something different...he is doing this switch stance. Photo: Nick Hoermann

When it gets flat, I like to chase barrels when they are two feet. Photo: Nick Hoermann

I like the pulled back shot with a fisheye. Got both a decent barrel shot and some landscape. Photo: Nick Hoermann

The things Medina does literally makes my jaw drop. Kid is amazing. Photo: Nick Hoermann

I like Tamayo Perry's style at Pipe. Every time I shoot Pipe, he is out there as well, literally. Photo: Nick Hoermann

The shot has a lot of style in it. Gold chain too. Photo: Nick Hoermann

Classic shot of Ala Moana Bowls at high noon. Micah is staying away from the sun. Photo: Nick Hoermann

The beginning of a board. Photo: Nick Hoermann

Getting ready to destroy a lip at Bowls. Photo: Nick Hoermann

I met Colt last winter. Got some shooting time with him. I'd like to shoot with him again as you can see why. Photo: Nick Hoermann

Relaxed style in a not-so-relaxed barrel. Mike Akima. Photo: Nick Hoermann

It's so hard to get a shot with nobody in it at Sandys, but it's a fun place to go. Photo: Nick Hoermann

Devin has a good head on his shoulders and his is progressing quickly. Photo: Nick Hoermann

A beautiful board, ready for some glass. Photo: Nick Hoermann