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A Perfect Wave Is Nature’s Most Beautiful Form

These five photos I chose are probably my favorite spots to shoot in and out of the water and I hope they spark the will to visit Portugal.

BY Hélio António |

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    Nazaré, Praia do Norte - Nothing like sea level to put things in perspective and understand the true power of Nazare. Photo: Hélio António

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    Nazaré, Praia do Sul - Not a very consistent spot, but when it's on you gotta be there. Photo: Hélio António

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    Supertubos - No wonder why the best surfers in the world want to compete here. Supertubos is one the most perfect beachbreaks in the planet. Photo: Hélio António

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    Cave, Ericeira - My favorite wave to shoot. Cave is as much beautiful as it is dangerous. Definitly not for the faint of heart. Photo: Hélio António

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    Secret - This slab doesn't have much clientele. It's big, heavy, and extremely dificult to surf. For me it's an adrenaline machine. Photo: Hélio António

Growing up so close to the beach definitely ignited my passion for waves and salt water. I truly believe a perfect wave is nature’s most beautiful form. Nowadays, I shoot mostly at Nazaré and the central coastal of Portugal, but my biggest passion is to travel and shoot different spots and landscapes. These five photos I chose are probably my favorite spots to shoot in and out of the water and I hope they spark the will to visit Portugal and, of course, my hometown Nazaré.

Editor’s Note: You can find more of the author’s work on Instagram here.