Photo of the Day: Sheet glass and sunny skies at a Northern California beachbreak last week. Shot by @norcal.photos.

@noahwaggy, cheater-fiving through a Northern California wedge. Shot by @perrygershkow.

@markrichardssurfboards, drenched in style at Backdoor on a twin-fin in 1977. MR won four consecutive world titles on his self-shaped twinnies—a feat so impressive that we made a film about it. Tap our link in bio to watch “Fast and Loose”. Photo: @chrisklopf

Photo of the Day: @gooch_d, setting his line and letting the wave do the rest. Shot by @chachfiles.

@kaelwalsh, driving through a crystal blue West Oz drainer on an @markrichardssurfboards twin-fin. Shot on location for our new film, “Fast and Loose”, which if you haven’t watched yet, you’re slip’n. Tap that link in bio. Shot by @scottbauerphoto.

Tasmanian photographer @nickgreenphoto won the prestigious Follow the Light Award at last night’s ceremony. “Don’t ever trust a surf photographer for a surf report,” Green said when presenting the above image. Green waited hours at this spot to capture a wave that gave the illusion of being rideable. Time well-spent in our opinion.

Photographer and @followthelightfoundation finalist @tooth_massage balances creating images with studying ecology at UC Santa Cruz. “It’s really amazing to me that a photo has the power to connect complete strangers, and make them feel something together,” says Sullivan. “I want to photograph moments in the ocean that feel borderline spiritual, like an early session with your buddies, as you watch the sun spill over the horizon.” For more from Sullivan’s portfolio, head to our site.

Photo of the Day: Fiji, two days ago. Shot by @nickliotta.

Tasmania’s @nickgreenphoto is one of @followthelightfoundation’s five finalists. Green’s photography is self described as “dark and moody”. Which makes sense, considering Tasmania’s rugged coastline and raw ocean is his main subject matter. “I’m always looking out for those really dark days–the days when most people want to be at home all bundled up,” says Green. “Those are the days I’m most excited to shoot.” For more of Green’s portfolio and how photography saved his life, head to our site.