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Weird Waves - die YouTube-Serie mit den krassesten Wellen, die wahrscheinlich nur die wenigsten surfen – ist mittlerweile nur allzu gut bekannt. In unserem Online-Magazin haben wir ebenfalls ein paar Episoden gefeatured. Danny Burrows hat mit Dylan über die Ursprünge der Serie und das Surfen an sich geplaudert – erschienen war das Interview mit einer ganzen Reihe beeindruckender Fotos in unserem Yearbook 2022:

„Ich glaube, je mehr Zeit man beim Surfen im Meer verbringt, desto mehr interessiert man sich für die „ungewöhnlichen“ Spots. Das hat mich auf jeden Fall auf diese Reise geführt, und schließlich habe ich mit meinem Kumpel Dave Malcolm die Web-Serie „Weird Waves“ entwickelt. Wir waren uns sicher, dass es dafür ein Publikum gibt, denn jeder Surfer kennt einen Spot, der völlig verrückt funktioniert. Das ist immer eines der ersten Themen, über die man spricht, wenn man an einen neuen Ort reist. Es sprudelt quasi aus den Leuten heraus und reduziert den ganzen Zirkus aufs Wesentliche: den Spaß am Wellenreiten.“

Den kompletten Artikel könnt ihr jetzt online lesen, oder euch noch einige der letzten Ausgaben des Yearbooks kaufen. Den Link zu beiden gibt’s in unserer Bio.

Interview: @dannyburrowsphoto @dylangraves
Fotos: @djstruntz (1) & @killertown (3)

#bluemagazine BLUE Magazin: Sonntagslektüre Dylan Graves

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Flashback Friday: I was invited to take a couple celebrity portraits for the Pump Room in Chicago. One of which was the incredibly talented @michaelshannon. We spent about 10/15 mins together while I utilized a small off camera flash to be discrete with the setup and not draw much attention. I was pretty happy with the result, this was back in 2015.
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#mikekillionphoto #michaelshannon #celebrityportrait #portrait #pumproomchicago

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I like to reload unnecessarily

Shout out to @killion_shoots of @killertown for these awesome flicks.

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For our latest spotlight we head to Chicago, Illinois, where we catch up with Mike Calabro.

Mike has spent decades chasing waves across Lake Michigan, where freezing temperatures, unpredictable conditions, and industrial shorelines make every session an adventure. A commercial and editorial photographer by trade, his work has taken him around the world documenting outdoor adventure, but some of his most meaningful experiences have happened close to home on the Great Lakes.

In this Spotlight, Mike shares how surfing helped him navigate depression, why Lake Michigan continues to pull him back despite the hardships, and what it’s like being part of a tight-knit surf community in one of the most unexpected places to ride waves. We were inspired by his resilience, honesty, and ability to find beauty where most people never think to look.

Check out the full spotlight on our website, link in bio.

📸 photo contributions by @urbancamperphoto @killertown @br.donaldson

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Our first Intro to Long Range class of 2026 is in the books, 12 students came to the @thehighlandsclubwi range and learned the fundamentals of long range shooting.

📸 @killertown

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HOME >> Ferndale, Ca >> As seen by @killertown

📍: #destinationferndale
📷 : @killertown

#placestovisit #smalltownusa #theviewfromhere #visitferndale

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There is legend of a surf map for Buffalo, NY — one that marks all the treasured, local surf spots. The goldmine was created by Ward and Mo Pink in the late 80s while running their shop, Urban Surfer.

The 80s were a slower time for lake surfing between the 60s and the new millennia, and the map, now long gone, is a testament to the ages and changes of a surf scene that’s been here since the beginning.

Magilla Schaus, before Ward and Mo, pioneered the area and ventured into Canada across the Peace Bridge. What’s interesting about the area, and presumably the map, is the vast amount of spots to explore. From sandy beaches, to marooned freighters, to shoals a mile offshore, to rocky point breaks, the region is loaded.

But it’s not solely inhabited by surfers. Buffalo and beyond is a waterman’s paradise. Matt Domanowski, a local golden retriever, told us the weaving history of longboarding, SUP, kiting, to foiling, all in the search of riding water.

Every local I interviewed is a water enthusiast. They do surf, but they can’t help but dabble.

This complicates the map quite a bit. My head spun as surf spot after surf spot was named. “You surf logs here. When it’s 12ft, you shortboard here. You can kite a mile offshore to ride an A-frame on this shoal…”

You can’t talk about the “pure surf” scene in Buffalo without hearing about every other water sport taking place. There are maybe only a dozen surfers practicing monogamy in board sport.

Of all the spots, there are even more across the bridge to Canada. Some pass through customs, but many are content to leave the bridge uncrossed. So, the Buffalo scene, while adjacent to scenes in Ontario, are distinct.

Instead, breaks to the southwest of the city are more prominent, going about as far as Silver Creek, where a resort hosts one of the most protected and groomed waves. The owners of the resort, Kevin and Christian Cullen, are among the list of Buffalo water enthusiasts.

The map is probably gone forever, but the scene that the early surfers worked so hard to explore and share is alive. And per conversation, it sounds like the map isn’t really needed anymore, anyway.

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Video is key to unlocking performance: Inside the Pew @pewcentric #pewcentric #uspsa

Check out the full video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7LrTAAmfm/

And be sure check out Mike's shop at https://www.pewcentric.com/mikekillionphoto

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Sharing stories of enduring & overcoming challenges | Inside the Pew @pewcentric #pewcentric #uspsa

Check out the full video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7LrTAAmfm/

And be sure check out Mike's shop at https://www.pewcentric.com/mikekillionphoto

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🎯 Pewcentric... Everything but the Guns™: https://www.pewcentric.com

Thanks to Mike Killions of @killertown for an engaging discussion at the intersection of firearms and photography

➡️ Connect with Mike on Pewcentric: https://www.pewcentric.com/mikekillionphoto

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Here are some professional shots from my last major match, the @indiana_sectional_match — all captured by the talented @killertown of @sunnysidestudiosfamily.

Mike was in my squad and, in the middle of competing himself, took the time to pause, grab his camera, and capture some incredible moments of our squad in action. That level of professionalism, passion, and eye for detail shows his true dedication to the craft.

He didn’t just take great photos — he went the extra mile editing and refining them to make everyone look their best (trust me, I don’t look this good in real life).

If you need top-quality photography with heart behind the lens, reach out to Mike. You won’t be disappointed.

#MikeKillionPhoto

@sunnysidestudiosfamily

www.mikekillion.com

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