Windy conditions forced the postponement of John John Florence's Round One heat at the Margaret River, but he didn't mind the breeze. The high-flying Hawaiian just put his wings on.
There are rare moments in surfing when conditions are finicky, with the ocean wooly and unpredictable, but beneath the surface turmoil there are fun waves to be had. And every now and then a photographer (ahem Ed Sloane) is present when a guy like John John Florence aligns with all the elements.
Now feast your eyes on 16 frames of wonder:
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John John Florence's Afternoon Delight at Margaret River
Daniel Jenks
There are rare moments in surfing when conditions are finicky, with the ocean wooly and unpredictable, but beneath the surface turmoil there are fun waves to be had. And every now and then a photographer (ahem Ed Sloane) is present when a guy like John John Florence aligns with all the elements.
Now feast your eyes on 16 frames of wonder:
John John Florence
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