That Time of the year again

At the begining of every year thousands of kids flock to the gold coast to stand in the hot hot sun and drink cool well over priced beers. Always an expensive day with the hang over usually lasting at least the next day as dehyration is a killer when bottles of water can be usually bought for $3 a pop. Why do we do it every year, the memory of the good times is always etched into our minds. Here is a picture i took while working at V-fest last year.

Maximum

This post is dedicated to a big inspiration and good friend of mine. We met at university which he has just graduated. Keep an eye out for his work it wont be long before magazines are fighting over him. His work is as amazing as his stoke for life. The guy shreds in the water as well! Below are a few of his images that i stole from his blog (check it out here: http://maximilianphoto.tumblr.com/ ). The first image i took of him one a glorious day surfing a cyclone swell at. Mooloolaba. He also has a music project going on as well http://www.myspace.com/pistolsofdawnband. Too much talent for one kid.

Spring Hill Baths

A few years ago i saw a film clip by a popular Australian band named Eskimo Joe. I found the location to be very interesting and after a little research found that it was filmed in my home town of Brisbane. Situated in Spring Hill (inner city suburb) i found out that the baths are the oldest public baths in Brisbane. A few months later i was contacted by a friend who happened to be writing a story about the history of the baths and i jumped at the opportunity to take some images for his story. The place is very interesting because not only is it a public swimming pool but on the first wednesday of the month they hold an open mic night for local musicians to perform. The popularity of this event has been growing at a rapid rate ever since. Below are two images which went to print and i recommend going in for a swim in the hot months ahead.

Here is a link to the film clip too if your interested.

http://www.totallyfuzzy.net/ourtube/eskimo-joe/from-the-sea-video_00b8b9715.html