short vs long

This was my first attempt at video and not surfing in the ocean. I will say that I have no clue how the pros do it. I mean 1hr of treading water was hard and then you have to worry about shooting a straight video. Props to people who do this professionally. I think next time I will float on a boogey board. Highlight of the video is this little Tico pup who just walks up in front of me and takes a load off. This was a smaller day in Ostional.

as the end nears!

Will shoot for plata!

RainySeasonMumbleJumbLe

We were all wondering when it would start raining. Last few days it seems to be getting fired up. It has been an especially dry Aug but maybe that means the flood gates were stuck... who knows. this video is an example of the rain we will have in the next months consistently.

Monkey Business

These sneaky bastards are always trying to jump onto the top balcony into the room. They are the hardest things to photograph. They are like ninjas, black as night. All together there were about 6-8 of them and one really really little guy who I couldn't really get a photo of. These are the Howler monkeys of Costa Rica. They sound like death.. You hear before you see them and if you're not familiar with the sound it scares the living shit out of you. Sounds like a giant bear is about to attack you. In reality they are about a foot or two tall.. big sounds small dudes..

No Tengo Plata!

I take pride in photography but it's so tough to make a living these days because everyone has a digital camera. If you have an interest in Playa Guoines/Nosara Costa Rica and if you appreciate art/photography like I do, please visit my site www.projectgfs.com and consider buying a print. You will have it mailed to your house in days and I guarantee it will look good on your wall!

Peas Nickle!!

Morning photo session for nosarashack.com surf report. Has become an everyday routine.

Nosara Shack

I have been working hard trying to develop a website that promotes local surf talent in the area. I have put together the following site. www.nosarashack.com . If you are planning on visiting or if you're into surfing you should check it out. Even if you have no interest in the lifestyle it still might be worth checking out. Add it to your bookmarks and try to click the link once a day to help me out!! This site is designed in mind to help get these local guys some decent sponsors while also documenting surfing in the area as well as other parts of Costa Rica. Media and News are added daily with hopes that by November it will be fully active. I am also trying to find a local charity to support, so if you know of one please email me graham@projectgfs.com . I will remain in Costa Rica through another rainy season. (Sept/Oct) Wish me luck!! Pura Vida!

Doodle me dandy!

I'm a doodler just like my pops! I don't know the first thing about art but when I get bored to kill the time I draw strange things like this.... Do you remember the last time you could sit down and doodle? Pros and Cons of a simple life. Pura Vida!