THE SHOT Size:16 x 24 (14 x 22) the weird hue of the

the weird hue of the western sky or mist-shrouded Anacapa Island in the background that gives this image its pre-historic feel

Stripped down to its essence

Single slice serving of Big Willy Morris power - 1981 single-fin surfing at its progressive best

you always wanted to avoid his spray

Turned out that I got more A-plus images from the few hours we spent at Santa Clara Rivermouth that morning than ever before

THE SHOT Size:16 x 24 (14 x 22) the weird hue of theSurfer: Tommy Curren Location: Santa Clara Rivermouth Year: 1982 Contrary to his reputation for deliberately eluding photographers, which developed later in his career, in the early days Tommy worked hard to get the shot as I did. Featured: Surfer magazines inaugural "Hot 100" article.