We thought we were watching the odd wave crash into the rocks, but according to our new friend in town, we were watching a momma whale and her calf surface. Momma was attacked by a shark and was scratching her wound on the rocks. The rest of the pod headed North, leaving them behind for the winter.
Nine am sunrise. I haven’t shot much film up until today. My mind has been fixated on looking out the window and staring at the vast environment. It makes you feel small. Then intensifies your spirit. But throw some music on with a bad hang over and some coffee and shit can turn around fast. Everyone was high today. The snow melted, the sun came out, and the wind rested. I had no idea when I jumped out the car that we were here days before. I shot a full roll, 36 exposures. Then we went surfing.
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Local surfer Eric Milic, fucking around before an early start.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012