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My goal is to share a thought that is driven by optimism. The possibilities for creativity through images based around our oceans can become endless.

BY Colin Nearman |

I think my goal, as well as many other photographers, is to share a thought that is driven by optimism. The possibilities for creativity through images based around our oceans can become endless. Photos: Colin Nearman
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    The way we all hope to end a day. Either by speeding on the freeway from work, or soaking up the last bit of light during a four hour surf session. There seems to be closure to a surfer’s day when they spend it watching sunset from their sanctuary. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    A lot of opportunity pops up when there are waves around home. I have a lot of mornings where I will just grab my gear, hop in my car when it’s still dark out, and chase the swell looking for moments. After some phone calls, its nice to meet up with a couple friends who were out doing the same thing. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Getting out and getting lost. There’s nothing better than finding new places, and taking time to appreciate the land around us. An adventure is whatever you want to make it. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Anxious Confrontations Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Moments in the take off. Brett Barley. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Nights filled with a collection of random ideas and some time under the stars are my favorite. It’s fun shooting while you sit in growing darkness, working your thoughts into a landscape. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    If the thought of falling victim to this doesn’t put you on edge, the sharks will be sure to make up for that. All great things come at a price. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Sometimes the greatest occurrences when in search of swell are in the moments caught searching. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Home seems to be pretty much anywhere when your house has a gas tank. From park and ride, to park and live. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Relaxing days spent roaming the central coast. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    A mid winter pulse producing some clean lines. Cayucos California. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Fast, hollow, and cold. Bring two boards, but you might leave with none. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Freedom is found in the wild. Rural Iceland. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    A journey into solitude. Skogafoss Falls, Iceland. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    As the east winds howl and the sun peaks, the fisherman finds his catch of the day. Central Coast. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Lost in light. Josh Mulcoy. Northern California. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Evan Geiselman, Trestles. San Onofre, California. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Back roads and campfires. Simple living on the central coast. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Moments you realize that less is more. Christian Ramirez, Northern California. Photo:Colin Nearman

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    Where sunrise meets offshore and appreciation is found. Photo:Colin Nearman

Colin Nearman, all dressed up with a tie and smile.

Colin Nearman, all dressed up with a tie and smile.

My name is Colin Nearman. I’m from the central coast of California and my passion is surf photography. A road into surf photography can lead to a love for shooting whatever your surroundings let you become inspired by. My goal is to share a thought that is driven by optimism. The possibilities for creativity through images based around our oceans can become endless. I love being in the water–surfing, bodysurfing or just swimming around to appreciate it. I feel like that allows me to admire it for both the intensity but also simplicity you can find being there. That’s what I aim for my photos to portray.

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