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A surfer travels over a shallow reef shelf in Tahiti.

The reef in Tahiti is alive and can cut you up like a razor blade. This is the reason for clear water and waves. This shot was taken on the first day I was in Tahiti. It was a great introduction to the country because the clarity was like no other and I ended up getting shots of a lifetime on that day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: French Polynesia
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Copyright: © Danny Sepkowski
Awards
Photo of the Day: 08.22.16
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