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This was shot for Quiksilver. Shayne McIntyre night surfing Waikiki. On-camera flash with a 10-22mm lens. 1/15@F2.8 ISO 800 at 1/16 strobe power. The camera flooded seconds after this wave, and although the gear was lost the image was salvaged. Stoked. Photo: Mike Coots
I was fortunate to be raised on the white sand beaches of Kaua’i. Shortly after high school, I lost my leg to a large Tiger Shark. It was a blessing, though, as it brought me to photography, which I learned during my downtime when I was injured. I love everything about capturing images. Finding the light, building relationships, and seeking out the unordinary is what I base my passions on. In my spare time, I still surf (now with a prosthetic leg) and am active in shark conservation.
See more of Mike’s work on his website and his Instagram: @mikecoots