Photo Department

Surf Gallery exhibit of the late photo legend's work raises tens of thousands of dollars for the Follow the Light foundation.
We're not sure if he would have laughed or cringed, but there it was on Friday night: dozens of the late Larry "Flame" Moore's most iconic images, framed and displayed prominently in Laguna Beach's Surf Gallery. SURFING Magazine's legendary photo editor wasn't big on contemplation or overthinking things - he was too busy plotting the next wave, the next swell and the next shot. Fortunately, Moore has the rest of us to acknowledge what a skilled artist he truly was. Technical, tack-sharp and peak action - Flame never let The Moment pass him by. All that was clear at the Flame exhibit, when everyone from his family to his former colleagues to his former subjects to his many admirers stopped by, praised his work and - by purchasing a Flame book or an image -- helped make the Follow the Light Foundation a blessing to some aspiring, young photographer. Thanks to Candace Moore, Bob Hurley and the Follow the Light Foundation committee for making it happen.

Click Here to purchase a copy of the "30 Years of Flame" book

Huntington Beach’s Brett Simpson goes ballistic in the final to take home the inaugural Vans Pro Championship. Running in conjunction with the men’s event, the Lost Pro Junior and O’Neill Women’s Pro crowned Eric Geiselman (New Smyrna Beach) and Karina Petroni (Atlantic Beach) as their respective champs.

Photos by AJ NESTE

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`05/`06 Northshore season through the eyes of SURFING photographer DJ Struntz

For more info on the 2006 Billabong Junior Pro Series Go to Billabong.com

Contributing photographer Chuck Turkington Tells the tale of his latest trip through Mainland Mexico:

"This last trip through Mainland Mexico had some moments to remember. Of all the photos I captured during the trip, the memories and shots taken during two swells stand out the most. Here's a gallery of some of the best action I saw through the lens."

SURFING contributing photographer Wayne Kelly was at Maverick's and captured the days action from the channel. Check out the photographic results...

Photos from the 2006 WQS event held at Pipeline January 27 - February 10

Photos from insdie the annual ASR trade show held at the San Diego convention center January 20 - 22

Photos from the second annual Globe Sebastian Inlet Pro presented by Ron Jon. Held January 5 - 12 at Sebastian Inlet. Florida

Photos from the Billabong event hosted by the mellow town of North Narrabeen in Sydney, Australia. December 31, 2005 - January 8, 2006. The ASP's premier juniors event.