Dan Merkel's (Legendary Surf Photographer) Light house and Wave Photography

[@retiredhdr222]

Thank you Mr Merkel... I remember looking at your photos when I was a young boy. I also remember you using an air mattress.

[@MrIsomer]

You don't get a nickname like "Man Mountain Merkel" for nothing. I was a firsthand eyewitness to this guys unparalelled work ethic for over 25 years. I inherited his Free Ride watercamera and his Hawaiian TV water camera gigs in the 80's. He was a very hard act to follow...

[@talesfromchannelislands]

Where you in the water with him?

[@MrIsomer]

Yes, on numerous occasions. And watched him work often while I was filming from land.

[@Joe-pc1ju]

legend

[@talesfromchannelislands]

Agreed!

[@boogieheads]

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