DeanDarlingPhoto
deandarling.bsky.social
DeanDarlingPhoto
@deandarling.bsky.social
Surfer & Photographer
I shoot ocean content, surfing & anything I find cool. All photos are mine (unless reposted). Thanks for stopping by.
Real life photography coupled with artistic filters to create something beautiful. #photography #fineart
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”– Jacques Cousteau. Not my photo but a photo of me doing what I love. Photo cred: my good friend Pedro Costa #surfing #ocean #landscape
February 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It’s more than just a sport or hobby. It’s literally a way of life, a way to commune with nature, to shut out the rest of the world if even for just a few moments. It’s moving meditation.
February 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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‘Rivals’.
It was lovely, a couple of years ago, to have this photo included in Phaidon Press’s anthology, ‘Ocean’ opposite a painting by Aivazovsky. 📷
January 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“A raging sea can either drown you or carry you to new shores—it all depends on how you ride the waves.” — Unknown #portugal #surfing #surfphotography
January 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“Waves are not measured in feet and inches, they are measured in increments of fear.” – Buzzy Trent #surfing #surfphotography #photography #portugal
January 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Perplexity AI’s bid for TikTok and agreeing to give the US gov a 50% stake is giving me these vibes. #streetphotography #photography #streetart #graffiti
January 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
'We're all equal before a wave. ' - Laird Hamilton
In awe of the awesome power of the sea. #surfing #photography #portugal #landscapepgotography
January 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Big winter waves + my camera = a really good time. Winter in Portugal 2024/25 #surf #surfing #photography #portugal
January 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
@mariannedgarbudde.bsky.social thank you for speaking truth to power 🙏🏻
January 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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They really are.
January 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"My life is like a stroll upon the beach, as near the ocean's edge as I can go." -Henry David Thoreau #beach #landscape #photography
January 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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One Headlight.

Shooting the Milky Way and having composed this image, a vehicle emerged from the fog-laden valley below. Initially annoyed, I was to delete this file. But this image has become my favourite from that night's shoot.

Take-away, don't delete files in camera.
#photography #milkyway
January 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM

Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction. –Unknown #surf #ocean #surfart #photography #surfphotography
January 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
@papito.bsky.social hope you get to feeling better soon!
January 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A walk to my happy place. Solitude found along the shore. #landscape #oceanphotography #photography
January 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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In a brief break between snowstorms, I ventured out to check how frozen the lake was. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw this stunning heron land gracefully on the water’s edge. I waited for the ripples to settle, and it rewarded me with this perfect shot.

#birds #heron #canon #photography #birding
January 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Got to visit one of my happy places today. Oceanside, OR.
January 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Ok I’ll jump on the trend. Long exposure during the golden hour. Praia do Pescadores, Ericiera Portugal #icm #blur #blueskyartshow #longexposure #wave
January 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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I thought I would join in. #blur #BlueSkyArtShow #seafog #ICM
January 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Sigh. We tried to warn them.
January 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A little snap from the other day #photography #surf
January 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM