Crystal Clear 24.07.2015

Outlook
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Crystal Clear 24.07.2015

We had a very light SSW wind this morning, which was making the ocean along Cape Naturaliste side very calm. This wind, coupled with the partly cloudy skys made for some super clear water, and it was a bonus to have some little waves to surf! I always enjoy taking my water housing out, I don't seem to get it out enough, I will have to make of an effort to use it more. 

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Fun Little Waves
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Roll on up
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Acid Wash
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Reach for the sky
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Through the wave
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Peeler
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Sharing Boards
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Hour Glass
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Airs, Carves and Sunsets 23.07.2015

Tim Dodd - Style
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Airs, Carves and Sunsets 23.07.2015

I haven't had a chance to get down to photograph today, so I have shown some images I took a while back with Isaac Kara, Tim Dodd and a grom. The swell has just started to rise today, so hopefully there will be some fun waves around tomorrow morning.

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Grom laying it down
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Tim Dodd Inverted Reverse
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Isaac Flaring
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Take to the air
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Isaac Drop Wallet
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Tim Dodd - Snap
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Isaac enjoying the sunset
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The Bay 21.07.2015

First In
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The Bay 21.07.2015

We finally had a break in the bad weather today, and the sun started shining between the passing clouds. Although the cape nat swell buoy was reading 3.55m this morning, there wasn't many waves on offer with the SW wind. None the less, what waves there were looked really fun!

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Race
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Passing Rain Cloud
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Albatross
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Flare
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Calm
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Waiting
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Light on falling rain
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Foamy
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Down the beach
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Cloudy
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Osprey in the Light
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Hand Drag
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WILD 15.07.2015

Masters of the Ocean
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WILD 15.07.2015 

The local wildlife came out to play this morning, and it was amazing to say the least! The offshore breeze was really strong, and the swell had dropped since yesterday, so I made my way down to where the two capes meet as there is always a hive of activity there, especially this time of the year.I was lucky enough to witness a pod of dolphins and a seal surfing the perfect, uncrowded waves. 

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Reeling
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Over the Peak
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Lighthouse
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Front On
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Surfing Seal
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Crow on the Ledge
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Big Rock
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Belly of the Beast
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Long
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Sundown 14.07.2015

Sundown
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Sundown 14.07.2015

We have the most amazing sundown's here in the South West, and I always feel so blessed photographing them. These photos were taken the other day during a spectacular winters afternoon / morning. I am getting down to the beach this afternoon to hopefully get some shots of the waves and the sunset. We have some great conditions today with perfect offshore winds and the swell just under 2m.

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Awe
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Sparks
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Afternoon Clouds
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Sunrise Warp
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Crashing Wave
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Foliage
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Pathway
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EMPTY 13.07.2015

Jungle Wave
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EMPTY 13.07.2015

What a day to kick off the week, with perfect weather and plenty of waves around the coast. I made my way down to one of my favourite beaches this morning, as I did not have much time to photograph and this particular beach is close to home. There is still heaps of people surfing with school holidays in full swing, I opted to shoot some empty waves to try and escape from the crowds.

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Red Dirt and Ocean Lines
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Bomb Wedge
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Reflecting lip
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Sparrow
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Snowy Mountain
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Vibrant Wave
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Behind you!
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Reeling off the sand dune
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Black Belly
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Between the rocks
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Twin Peaks
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Rainbow Spray
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GLOW 07.07.2015

Spitfire Caterpillar
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GLOW 07.07.2015

This morning was magical down at Meelup Bay. There was an amazing sunrise, no wind and glassy conditions which made taking photographs very enjoyable in the early hours. I love the challenge of trying to get unique perspectives in my images to make the photo more visually appealing.

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Perspective
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Inviting
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Oily
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Flaking
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Mirror
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Slowed Down
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Getting Wet
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Peeling
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Trippy
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Fireworks in the Ocean
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Air Bubbles
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Indian Ocean 06.07.2015

Oceans Gold
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Indian Ocean 06.07.2015

The powerful Indian Ocean surrounds Western Australia with it's enriching saltwater and famous waves. I feel so blessed to have such a giving ocean right on my doorstep, and I am always in awe at its peril and beauty. As I did not get a chance to photograph this morning, here are some more images from last week of the tail end from the "swell of the decade".

Please also check out my highlight images from June on Margaret River Style. I am excited to announce that this is going to be a monthly feature with photographs of mine that highlight the South West through each month!

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Wave and Rock
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Square End Bowl
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Over the Edge
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Arch
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Offshore Spray
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Rocky Outlook
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No one in sight
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Heavy Box
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Charging
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Foam Pit
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Golden Hour
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RECOVERED 03.07.2015

Solitude
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RECOVERED 03.07.2015

I finally recovered the lost images from my CF card from the following days after the big swell. I completely forgot just how many images I captured, so I have been frantically sorting through them all, getting them ready for the daily emails. The images featured were from Margaret River, Ellensbrook and Sugarloaf Rock during some amazing conditions!

Just so all you know, where my current exhibition is at the newly renovated Artezen Cafe is now open for dinner and is serving amazing alcoholic beverages! If you get a chance you have to try out the new dinner menu, and check out my images while your'e there!

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

Arvo Light
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Jay Davies Lining up at box
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Wall of Water
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Glowing
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Empty Box
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Swell on Tap
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Big Mainbreak
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Jay Davies Racing
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Sugarloaf Grinder
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Womb
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Mountainous Peak
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Saturdays Freak Show 30.06.2015

Covered
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Saturday's Freak Show 30.06.2015

Images from Sunday mornings freak show, featuring Taj Burrow and others towing into some mammoth waves at North Point. This will be the last email showing the big swell from North Point, so I hope I gave you all your fix of the XXL indian ocean swell!

Enjoy!


Joel Nankivell (Photographer & Owner)
joel@southwestsaltwater.com.au
www.southwestsaltwater.com.au

PRESS PLAY
Video of a 32 shot sequence of Taj Burrow that was featured on his Facebook / webpage and via stabmag.com. It has now been viewed 163,000 times, liked by 6,800 people and shared 671 times.

Taj pulled in...
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…and got spat out
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Out the back
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Playing with the wave
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Dino on a big old wall
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Bomb Sets
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Paramedics put to work
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Wide Open

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Raw Power

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