wow, another picture perfect day at the beach. so fun shooting photos and capturing the moment. the girls went out in full swing so i was front row again, the best spot in the world for a photographer. check out the action and there will be a full gallery coming really soon on go-naminori.com.

just like her father and older brother, Sara-chan has the golden smile. always happy to see the Wakita family growing up into fine adults. great parenting.

i saw Sara-chan surf so good on a couple of waves. 10 levels up from last years contest and on her way to a professional career.

before the heat and even after the heat. the big smile that separates her from the others. because in hawaii, a smile is the most important thing. it shows respect, and it shows aloha. good girl.

more actions from the junior girls division. girls are ripping!

and girls are throwing spray.

gosh, the waves were absolutely perfect today. you couldn’t ask for anything better than this for a contest.

focus and determination.

i love photos like this because it shows the power. some girls go up and tap the lip. some girls go up and smash the lip. this is smashing the lip.

another smashing of the lip. and good girl promoting her sponsors.

this girl was so cute. the smallest one of the competitors with a big heart. she was charging.

these young girls are probably all inspired by world champion Carissa Moore.

backside grab rail? perfect style girl!

off the lip perfectly timed.

Maki-san on one of her good ones. Local Motion wouldn’t be Local Motion without this wonder woman.

Angela has been surfing really good recently on her short board. it kind of trips me out that she only started short boarding a few years ago.

perfect style. this is girl doing a man turn.

bowls was closed due to competition today. so rock piles had double the surfers out. it was packed!

and if you got the right one, you will score!

Akoi-chan over at rock piles always surfing with style and grace. killer photo.
after shooting, went surfing with Kimura-san and Hayato. just us and some long rights. score again!
gallery coming soon. i’m doing my best so please be patient because i have to enjoy my life too. haha.

OMG, the lucky girls!
3-4′ perfect Bowls all day!!!
Gallery soon on Go-Naminori.

i couldn’t believe how good the waves were yesterday morning. so good that i was speeding down there on my skateboard. couldn’t wait to get out in the ocean.

stoked got to jump on the jet ski and shot from the best seat in the ocean.

magic island with concrete jungle in the back.

Gavin Sutherland caught some of the best waves in the morning.

Shinpei Horiguchi got some nice sets too.

some guys i haven’t seen in my life flying high.

Gavin again on a nice turn.

gosh, i love photos like this because you can see the total commitment behind this turn. full rail surfing.

Shinpei on another good one.

this kid Kejiro Nishi got so many nice rides too.

the kid was ripping!

one of the other competitors asked me “who is that kid in yellow?” i said “the next japanese sensation.”

Haa Aikau flying high.

Takayuki Wakita also caught some of the best waves of the day. just perfect surfing and advancing this morning.

the big wave smile. if you ever met Wakita, you will love this guy.

then i see this lady paddling a board out in the deep blue sea. reminded me that i still have another huge challenge i must complete. sweet molokai.