Athlete and Photographer
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Photographer
Russell Ord
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Date of Photograph
15/12/15
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Technical Info
Nikon D810/16mm/Aquatech
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Socials
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Capturing both Athlete and Photographer in a single moment, Kai Garcia is surfing his home surf break of "Backdoor" ( Hawaii ) and while this can get busy at certain times of the year it was the perfect scenario to shoot a split photo of the commotion.
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Biography
On his path to becoming an internationally acclaimed photographer, Russell Ord has squinted down the lens at an intriguing mix of subjects over the years. He’s shot magazine covers of world-class surfers and helped deify celebrity chefs. He’s roamed with Uunguu Rangers in the Australian outback and mingled with bridal parties on their big day. He’s island-hopped across tropical fantasylands and followed his photographic instincts through urban meccas. Meanwhile, his ocean images are celebrated for simultaneously implying the cruelty and majesty of the sea.
