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SURF ADVENTURE - FINE ART - WORLDS BEST WAVES by Ted Grambeau


Surf rescuce in massive waves

Daniel Rangel, one of Nazaré’s fearless rescue team members, recovers Brazilian big-wave surfer Will Santana.

NAZARE WIPEOUT →

April 1, 2025

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Nazaré’s big-wave drama where monstrous surf and daring wipeouts are captured in breathtaking photography. Follow the journey from North Africa’s pristine swells to the adrenaline fuelled cyclonic surges on the Gold Coast. Discover exclusive insights thrilling rescues and raw power of nature, all artistically framed to ignite your passion for surf adventure.

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LEGENDS IN MOTION - The Power and Glory of Big Wave Surfing, Waimea Bay, Hawaii at The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

'LEGENDS IN MOTION' - The Power and Glory of Big Wave Surfing, Waimea Bay, Hawaii

THE EDDIE →

January 14, 2025

Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2024-2025: A Tribute to Surfing’s Ultimate Legacy.
Experience the raw power and heroic spirit of the Eddie, where legends like Luke Shepardson, Mark Healey, Ross Clarke-Jones and Billy Kemper defy 35ft waves at Waimea Bay. Celebrate the courage and commitment of big-wave surfing’s greatest event - captured in unforgettable moments and stunning photography prints. Dive into the story behind this iconic tribute.

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In SURF
SURFING: A Photographic Speed Blur of Surfer at Backdoor, North Shore Hawaii

Backdoor - Dec 2024

A LIFE OF SURF ADVENTURE →

December 15, 2024

There’s always a swell somewhere on this planet calling me and as long as the airlines are flying, so are my cameras. Occasionally, we get an upgrade, but honestly, I couldn’t care less. As long as I make it to the spot before the swell hits, I’m good.

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In SURF
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EDGE OF OBLIVION →

October 5, 2024

RIDING THE CHAOS - One of the most celebrated waves in surfing history – Nathan Fletcher rides the wave of the day in the storm of the century from the Code Red swell that hit Tahiti in 2011. With nerves of steel captain George Riou places his vessel (and all those aboard) in the perfect spot for me to document this historical ride.

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In SURF
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ADVENTURES IN LIGHT →

December 30, 2023

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY: Kicking Photographic Goals, Chasing Swells and Following my Creative Instincts. 2023 was a great year to be alive, to be free to travel the world, to attend surf events, explore new locations and experience all the magic this life has to offer.

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In SURF
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HELL OR HIGH WATER →

October 5, 2023

COME HELL OR HIGH WATER: I've been known to beg, borrow and borrow some more, just to be where the action is, where the swell finally collides with a reef or land form. See all the surf action from behind the scenes.

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In SURF
A wave of brutal consequence, where deep Southern Ocean swells collide with a jagged rock shelf, stacking up ledges that demand absolute precision.

WILD OCEAN SURF PHOTOGRAPHY →

March 28, 2022

Surf Photography - DARK FUN: Those who pursue the dark fun of a wild ocean. Some would call them Wave Hunters, Southern Lords - either way they are an admirable breed of their own.

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UNDERWATER PORTRAITS →

March 10, 2021

Underwater Portraiture: Creating unique and powerful imagery that is technically flawless is a must for any professional photographer.

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'CYLINDER'
Teahupo’o, Tahiti

PERFECT WAVES →

November 19, 2020

PERFECT WAVES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: A collection of some personal all time favourites. Perfection being a subjective term, some waves are perfect for surfing & some more so for their sheer power.

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In SURF

'GOLDEN MOON'
Currumbin, Gold Coast

FULL MOON CURRUMBIN →

November 4, 2020

This fine art photographic print captures the spectacular golden moon rising over Currumbin Alley on the Gold Coast. I feel privileged to live in a location where I can photograph the magical moods of the ocean. Mother nature provides a kaleidoscope of colour with every sunrise and sunset on our beautiful Gold Coast.

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SURF ADVENTURE →

July 25, 2019

So surreal to be in the wild, (like) total wild, to be sitting there right next to a gorilla from me to you away was just - you know, it’s hard to describe what it felt like, but I sort of felt so insignificant but then it was so empowering as well - incredible - Mick Fanning describing his close encounter with a gorilla in Rwanda.

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Mick Fanning: Market & product research.

Mick Fanning

MICK FANNING →

July 23, 2019

MICK FANNING: There was mounting tension that day, a sense of trepidation, exhilaration, respect, and extreme caution.

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Kipp Caddy Night Surfing at Komune Resort Bali - Ted Grambeau

Kipp Caddy Night Surfing at Komune Resort Bali - Ted Grambeau

SURF OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHY →

June 12, 2019

5 STAR REVIEWS from our ‘SOL 2019’ Surf Ocean Lifestyle Photography Workshop at Komune Resort Bali, with the famous Keramas surf break out the front. We had heaps of fun; “Starting our day with the sunrise, swimming in the ocean, shooting waves and pro surfers followed by a healthy breakfast became a welcome routine”. Big days, perfect weather, amazing resort accommodation etc. etc. Check out what we did…

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Young New Zealand pro surfer for Rip Curl: Elliot Paerata-Reid

Young New Zealand pro surfer for Rip Curl: Elliot Paerata-Reid

MONSTER SURF AT NIAS →

February 21, 2019

MONSTER SURF AT NIAS: The usual suspects, the team of big wave surf nomads that circulate the globe, arrived at a similar time to myself, in time for an 8-10ft swell.

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WIPEOUT: Caio Vaz - Brazilian

WIPEOUT: Caio Vaz - Brazilian

BIG WAVE SURFERS →

February 14, 2019

BIG WAVE SURFERS IN FIJI: Cloudbreak 2018. Rain was going side ways and there was no avoiding getting every thing wet if you wanted to get the shot. I had a $1,000 camera equipment repair bill after that trip, but managed to capture those rare moments in surfing history – it was worth it.

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Jørn Dybdahl was living at latitude 78° north at Ny-Alesund in Spitsbergen, the northernmost settlement in the world c.2002

Jørn Dybdahl was living at latitude 78° north at Ny-Alesund in Spitsbergen, the northernmost settlement in the world c.2002

COLD EDGE SURF ADVENTURE →

May 9, 2018

Extreme Surf Travel Photography with Ted Grambeau searching for the Northern most surfer.

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Surf Photography News: Mick Fanning and mum Liz, Rip Curl Pro at BELLS BEACH, Victoria.

Surf Photography News: Mick Fanning and mum Liz, Rip Curl Pro at BELLS BEACH, Victoria.

MICK FANNING SURFING →

April 5, 2018

Being on location at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach saw some special moments going down. It was Surfer Mick Fannings last pro surfing comp before he embarks on ‘The Search’ for Rip Curl.

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OCEAN ART - ‘Sealevel’ Photography Print #100 by Ted Grambeau

OCEAN ART - ‘Sealevel’ Print #100 by Ted Grambeau

OCEAN ART EXHIBITION →

March 17, 2018

GOLD COAST Photography Exhibition: It’s a pleasure to announce that my Ocean Art Photography ‘SEALEVEL’ Exhibition is being presented as a collection of abstract ocean photography prints. A body of work which includes spectacular panoramas and my signed Limited Edition fine art photography prints.

Dust Temple, Bleach Festival, SEALEVEL, Ted Grambeau Photography 

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Surf Photography Book ‘Adventures in Light’ by Ted Grambeau

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK →

February 14, 2018

Discover this Masterpiece of Adventure Photography by Ted Grambeau. A stunning hardcover coffee table book showcasing 240 pages of vibrant surf, travel and fine art images. Perfect for Christmas gifts, it captures breathtaking images from Rip Curl’s 'The Search', showcasing remote surf spots and wild landscapes. Order now to own this unique collection. Limited stock for Australian delivery only.

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Cuba #17 When time stands still - Centro Habana, Cuba Copyright © Ted Grambeau 2017

When time stands still - Centro Habana, Cuba

MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY →

August 23, 2017

INSPIRATION: Finding inspiration from the masters. To me, Photography is a craft, and when beautifully developed through life it morphs into a raw expression.

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Featured
NAZARE WIPEOUT
Apr 1, 2025
NAZARE WIPEOUT
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
THE EDDIE
Jan 14, 2025
THE EDDIE
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
A LIFE OF SURF ADVENTURE
Dec 15, 2024
A LIFE OF SURF ADVENTURE
Dec 15, 2024
Dec 15, 2024
EDGE OF OBLIVION
Oct 5, 2024
EDGE OF OBLIVION
Oct 5, 2024
Oct 5, 2024
ADVENTURES IN LIGHT
Dec 30, 2023
ADVENTURES IN LIGHT
Dec 30, 2023
Dec 30, 2023
HELL OR HIGH WATER
Oct 5, 2023
HELL OR HIGH WATER
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
WILD OCEAN SURF PHOTOGRAPHY
Mar 28, 2022
WILD OCEAN SURF PHOTOGRAPHY
Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
UNDERWATER PORTRAITS
Mar 10, 2021
UNDERWATER PORTRAITS
Mar 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
PERFECT WAVES
Nov 19, 2020
PERFECT WAVES
Nov 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
FULL MOON CURRUMBIN
Nov 4, 2020
FULL MOON CURRUMBIN
Nov 4, 2020
Nov 4, 2020
SURF ADVENTURE
Jul 25, 2019
SURF ADVENTURE
Jul 25, 2019
Jul 25, 2019
MICK FANNING
Jul 23, 2019
MICK FANNING
Jul 23, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
SURF OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Jun 12, 2019
SURF OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Jun 12, 2019
Jun 12, 2019
MONSTER SURF AT NIAS
Feb 21, 2019
MONSTER SURF AT NIAS
Feb 21, 2019
Feb 21, 2019
BIG WAVE SURFERS
Feb 14, 2019
BIG WAVE SURFERS
Feb 14, 2019
Feb 14, 2019
COLD EDGE SURF ADVENTURE
May 9, 2018
COLD EDGE SURF ADVENTURE
May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018
MICK FANNING SURFING
Apr 5, 2018
MICK FANNING SURFING
Apr 5, 2018
Apr 5, 2018
OCEAN ART EXHIBITION
Mar 17, 2018
OCEAN ART EXHIBITION
Mar 17, 2018
Mar 17, 2018
SURF PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK
Feb 14, 2018
SURF PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK
Feb 14, 2018
Feb 14, 2018
MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Aug 23, 2017
MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Aug 23, 2017
Aug 23, 2017
AUSTRALIA
Aug 9, 2017
AUSTRALIA
Aug 9, 2017
Aug 9, 2017
SURF ADVENTURE ENDANGERED
Jun 13, 2017
SURF ADVENTURE ENDANGERED
Jun 13, 2017
Jun 13, 2017
OCEAN FINE ART EXHIBITION
Apr 25, 2017
OCEAN FINE ART EXHIBITION
Apr 25, 2017
Apr 25, 2017
SYDNEY PHOTO FESTIVAL
Apr 13, 2017
SYDNEY PHOTO FESTIVAL
Apr 13, 2017
Apr 13, 2017
NUMBER ONE PORTRAIT
Mar 19, 2017
NUMBER ONE PORTRAIT
Mar 19, 2017
Mar 19, 2017
OCEAN ART PRINTS
Sep 21, 2016
OCEAN ART PRINTS
Sep 21, 2016
Sep 21, 2016
FASHION SWIMWEAR
Aug 14, 2016
FASHION SWIMWEAR
Aug 14, 2016
Aug 14, 2016
NEV HOUSE
Apr 28, 2016
NEV HOUSE
Apr 28, 2016
Apr 28, 2016
THIRST LIGHT
Apr 15, 2016
THIRST LIGHT
Apr 15, 2016
Apr 15, 2016
NIKON CAMERA
Apr 12, 2016
NIKON CAMERA
Apr 12, 2016
Apr 12, 2016

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THE EDDIE
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A LIFE OF SURF ADVENTURE
EDGE OF OBLIVION
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ADVENTURES IN LIGHT
ADVENTURES IN LIGHT
HELL OR HIGH WATER
HELL OR HIGH WATER
WILD OCEAN SURF PHOTOGRAPHY
WILD OCEAN SURF PHOTOGRAPHY
PERFECT WAVES
PERFECT WAVES
MONSTER SURF AT NIAS
MONSTER SURF AT NIAS
BIG WAVE SURFERS
BIG WAVE SURFERS
SUPER HUMAN SURFERS
SUPER HUMAN SURFERS
WAVE OF CONSEQUENCE
WAVE OF CONSEQUENCE

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