Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017

February 23 - March 1 2017

Luke Shadbolt, Winner Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Hayden Richards (SA Rips), Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Chris Gurney, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Leroy Bellet, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Andrew Chisholm, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Ray Collins, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Hayden Richards, SA Rips, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Stu Gibson, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Leroy Bellet, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Luke Shadbolt,Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Russell Ord,Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Andrew Chisholm, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Christopher Peel Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Christopher Peel, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Stu Gibson, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Chris Gurney, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Peter Joli Wilson, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Chris Gurney, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Mark Onorati, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Ray Collins, Finalist Nikon Surf Photo of the Year ​2017
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery
Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award 2017 Installation View at Lone Goat Gallery

Featuring
Chris Gurney : Mark Onorati : Ray Collins : Hayden Richards Leroy Bellet : Andrew Chisholm : Stu Gibson : Luke Shadbolt Peter Joli Wilson : Russell Ord : Christopher Peel : Ray Collins

The Byron Bay Surf Festival in association with Nikon presents the top 20 finalists for the 2017 Nikon Surf Photo of the Year, at Lone Goat Gallery.

Congratulations to Luke Shadbolt winner of the 2017 Nikon Surf Photo of the Year award for his photo ‘Maelstrom 1’. “Shot during the volatile El Nino season of 2016, Maelstrom 1 offers a cursory glimpse of the exchange, cycle and balance of power fundamental to the functioning of our planet and its oceans.”

The Nikon Surf Photo of the Year and Nikon Surf Video of the Year awards showcases the finest work taken by Australia’s best surf photographers and filmmakers during the past 12 months.

The prestigious award recognises the best single surfing-themed image taken during 2016 by an Australian photographer, with strict criteria including dramatic effect, sensory impact, composition, innovation and creativity. 

The photo can be taken anywhere around the world and can be drawn from action, water, lifestyle, line up or portrait photography. This year presented some outstanding entries featuring the best-of-the-best in Australian surfing photography. 

The man & the sea from Andrew Kaineder on Vimeo.
Finalist
Nikon Surf Video of the Year 2017