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Rob Machado: 20 Great Photos

Surfer Rob Machado reflects trademark style in these 20 great photos as captured by San Diego photographer Anthony Ghiglia.

BY Anthony Ghiglia |

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    I'm convinced that Rob can pretty much surf on anything under his feet. Here he is from an alaia session in Carlsbad. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    I'm always stoked to find Rob taking on one of my home breaks in La Jolla. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    This was shot during a session from one of my trips to Bali several years ago. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Surf check in Indonesia. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Rob driving on a clean San Diego day. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Surfing on a finless alaia board here in Carlsbad. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Kelp dodging in San Diego. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Life is good in Indonesia. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Hair turn in Bali. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Golden hour in San Diego. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Passing by on a clean rainy day at Black's Beach. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    While I wouldn't say California ranks among the most elite of global surf destinations, we definitely have our days. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    I love how Rob's surfing is so natural and precise at the same time. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Barrel #143,487 and counting in Bali. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    One foot and still ripping in Cardiff. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    These alaia boards are much more difficult than they look. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Rob and Mike Losness having a look at the racetrack section of Uluwatu. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    I think I like this image because it shows how comfortable Rob is in just about any situation on a wave. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    I mean…look at that hair! It's absolutely ripping! I'm just jealous Rob. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Driving through the turquoise waters of Bali here as onlookers wait for the inevitable bucket throw. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Forget the ironing board. More like fence siding here. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Photographing Rob is so fun because even when he is simply gliding down the line, he appears so connected with his surroundings. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

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    Hiking up from Black's Beach after a tubefest. Photo: Anthony Ghiglia

Aside from being a personal friend and San Diego resident, Rob Machado is one of the most iconic surfers of our generation. The following images represent a selection of memorable moments linking up over the years. From the trademark style to the afro, Rob Machado is certainly singular in his approach to surfing. I hope you enjoy.

Check out more work from San Diego photographer Anthony Ghiglia.

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