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Wipe Out

I was very fortunate to capture the moment when a surfer wiped out north of Johnny Mercers Fishing Pier at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina just when his board shot straight up into the air. I love how the board is visible, but the rider is not. The waves create a dynamic and frothy scene around the lone surfboard.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 90D
Copyright: © Heather Harman