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Behind the Lens: Tommy Perkins

Amy Carter - Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47:13 +0000

Maui is without doubt the most well known windsurfing Mecca, attracting hoards of pros and holiday makers every year, ready to take on the brutal Ho’okipa break. Boardseeker catches up with and gets behind the lens of windsurfer and photographer, Tommy Perkins.

Tommy takes us on a whistle stop tour of Maui, with some unbelievable images, but first lets find out a little more about the man behind the camera:

I’m a Doctor (Anaesthetist) and Jo is a teacher (Primary school) in Poole, UK although we’re originally from Shoreham-by-Sea. I’ve been windsurfing about 7 years and Jo about 3. We love travelling all over the world chasing wind and waves.

I started taking an interest in photography about 4 years ago when a broken foot (windsurfing) kept me off the water for 3 months. As you can see from my portfolio (www.flickr.com/tommyperkins) I mainly shoot landscapes and was nominated for the Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year in 2012. As any weekend warrior knows, work commitments limit time on the water and behind the lens, but in 2012 we both took 6 months off work for a dream trip to Maui and Western Australia, eventually settling in New Zealand for a year.

When my new wife and long-suffering windsurfing widow, Jo, left me in charge of organising our honeymoon destination there was only one place on my mind: Maui. We’ve been lucky enough to have several trips to Maui before, chasing perfect wind and waves. Here’s a few photos that we’ve taken on our trips….

Ho'okipa panoramic IMG_8010 Richard Potter Tommy Perkins Mark Angulo Jason Polakow and Boujmaa Guilloul Robby Swift Haleakala Maui sunset Robby Naish and Jason Polakow IMG_1090 Hana Highway Graham Ezzy Jaws Tommy Perkins Honolua Screen Shot 2013-05-16 at 11.30.53

Thanks to www.K4fins.com for the fins and www.Bluesmiths.com who make The Kula Hoodie, the ultimate beach hoodie for the great British Summer!

Check out some more of Tommy shots at www.flickr.com/tommyperkins

VIDEO: Levi Siver in Super Slow Motion

Editor — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:09:21 +0000

This one is epic. Slow motion is fairly common in video clips these days however it is often re-produced in post production and leads to warping or other similar distortions. It is rare to see it straight from the camera, this is why it makes this clip so special. Just see what happens when 600-800fps meet Levi Siver…

VIDEO: Hookipa with Goya Frenchmen Nico Cailly

Editor — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:47:16 +0000

The Goya sponsored frenchmen Nico Cailly is turning heads these days and it’s not just for the quality of this video. His riding, takas and tweaked airs are similar to that of Levi Sivers trademark style. Just check out this still frame we took from the video and watch the full clip below that.

VIDEO: Globalshots – Better Late Than Never – JP Team

Editor — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:20:44 +0000

Globalshots have released this short and sweet edit from the JP/Neilpryde photoshoot. Not wanting to upset anyone they held the footage back until all was clear with the brands. Certainly worth the wait though as you see how close these guys get to the heli!

Be sure to follow the globalshots action here – facebook.com/globalshots

VIDEO: 2013 Simmer Style Halo – Side Shore Waves

Editor — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:10:00 +0000

It’s not necessarily the newest video but it is certainly one of our favourite product videos out there. The 2013 Simmer Style Halo revolutionises side shore wave sailing and what’s more it features the likes of Ben Proffitt, Kai Katchadourian, Klaas Voget, Francisco Porcella, Rudy Castorina and more. Check out the action – simmerstyle.eu

Feature Photo – Si Crowther

If you liked that clip then you also have to check out this (back) cracking shot spotted on Ben Proffitt’s facebook page.