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Happy Holidays!
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Sheet #1152
Here is a shot of Ian Cairns off the top. The year was August/September 1976

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It's been a few days as I was out with my camera in Tahoe. I just got home and grabbed sheet #1159 and scanned this image which is a classic skate shot. We are also getting ready for 2 last festivals in the SF area.


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Here is a great seq from proofsheet #606. After today I think its best to go back to the beginning and post proofsheet and scans so people can identify properly/

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As the films winds down its tour at festivals thats when the opening of the years and scanning continues. I've only seen about 3% and am looking forward to sharing history. For those who didn't have a chance to see the film I will have DVD's avail for the holidays.


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Great shot of George Greenough.

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I came across a great sequence of Gerry today. Here is an amazing shot.

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Just wanted to say THANKS to Gerry for writing the great story about the photo yesterday. His words were unique as he told us in his words about the PIPE. Tonight "Lost & Found" has one more screening in Hawaii at the Doris Duke Theatre. I spoke with Randy Rarrick and he is going tonight to check it out. Here is a photo of Hakman in the shaping room checking out his new board.




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Sometimes I sit down and I begin to write but never quite know how to express myself. So tonight I grabbed the dog and escaped to nature. As the wind quietly blew I could see what I needed to say as it cleared the air.



SURFING. What is it? It gives us so much. It allows us to share and express ourselves with authority allowing us to be seeing in way we are not seen on shore. These are the things that make me realize how important it is to SHARE. As I posted a small thing about Rory Russell shaping boards and selling history I realized how important it is. Yes there were many others who passed this STOKE along and have moved on from this life. But its the ones who remain that we must listen to their stories and support them. Life is fast and sometimes is taken from us to early. So lets support history before the concrete dries on the walk of fame.



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Just wanted to give a shout out to Patagonia for the great support!
http://www.patagonia.com.au/journal/2012/lost-and-found/

I found the film to be more than entertaining. As a surfer (former, or part-time), learning how Gerry Lopez and Aaron Chang got their respective starts was amazing. The collection of old footage provided more than enough visual stimulation to break up the dialogue. Each interview is filled with smiles and tales of the good ole days. There’s also a ton of history packed into these individual stories. The tearjerker comes at the end when we learn about Larry Moore. This film is definitely recommended for anyone with a vested interest in surf culture and its origins, but also for anyone who has a love or passion for any action sport in general.

Did a live interview in Australia this morning as the film generates fans at the Yallingup Film Fest.



http://blogs.abc.net.au/wa/2012/01/lost-and-found-doug-walker-.html?site=perth&program=720_perth_breakfast

Had the opportunity to share the film as well as spend time talking to the Legendary Jack Mccoy. Seeing Jack speak about being passionate about making films and to always tell a good story made me feel like I did my job.

Aloha Jack

X dance 2012

While posting this image today I thought I wonder what it would have looked like in color. So while going into photoshop here is an example of what that day might have been like. What do you think?

Color?
Black & White?

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Young Laird?

SUNSET 1972
SURFER unknown
Photographer unknown
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Photographer unknown

Surfer Billy Hamilton

PIPEMASTERS CONTEST 1971-72
Fred Hemmings, Jock Sutherland, Bill Hamilton, Jeff Hakman & others.

Classic Larry Bertlemann hanging out with Jan Michael Vincent while filming "Big Wednesday"

Here is the official date and time.
FRIDAY JANUARY 13. 7PM

Oregon Surf Crew
Unknown Surfer's
Unknown Photographer
1971-72

More of Dan Merkel
Roll9 1971-72

Here are some images from early days of Dan Merkel. This was only the beginning of what was to come from this photographer.

I have been working on a new site that is going to allow the viewer an amazing experience as they will now have the opportunity to see the "Lost & Found Archive" The site will also have features, tours, content, as well as a store that will first have T-shirts, Limited Edition Posters, Hats & stickers available with MORE to follow. I collaborated with Designer Ed Lewis who owns the Daily Shaka, Enjoy Handplanes, & The Leucadia Project. I met Ed and his crew from "Manufacturing Stoke" at the NYSS 2011.

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Stay tuned as I will announce site in days to come!!

I met Brendon Thomas a few months ago when he contacted me about an interview on my story. I just wanted to say thanks to all the people involved in making this part of the Surfer Dec Issue. It has been a labor of love project over many years and I know I did the right thing to make this film as it has touched many who have seen it.

also thanks to Erin Kunkel photographer who came out to my house to shoot me.



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Ok you people in the industry.... keep your eyes open for Director & Editor DOUG WALKER. Mark my words!! And you should all work with him!!  I saw a Second film of his today, another great one. When does a filmmaker have TWO films in One Festival?? Super super Talented. InSightful, Sensitive, Multi-Faceted. He has a very Special Touch. You heard it here first!








‎Was floored by the Sensitivity and Craftsmanship of the first film that she saw today at the Carmel Art + Film Festival. A story-Upon-a-story, first of Serendipity in the Accidental Discovery at the Pasadena Flea Market of a box containing 30,000 images. Then of the Quest to track down, identify, and interview many of the still-living Photographers and Surfers whose History was Held Hidden for Decades in that treasure box. Threaded throughout w incredible archival film footage & still photographs, the stories they tell of that unique time in American Cultural History weave a rich and resonant tapestry. Lost and Found is Masterful Storytelling, full of Nuance and Luminous Spirit. When this special film finds a Distributor, GO SEE IT.

Met Pierce at the Film Makers party tonight in NYC sponsored by Surfing Magazine & Nike. His film has soul like "Lost & Found" and we hit it off. "Manufacturing Stoke" screens tomorrow night. check it out!!

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