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.
“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