category: illumination
Chris Burkard USA
Athlete: Peter Mendia Location: Buchupureo, Chile “The light, wind, and swell were perfect. It was as if everything in nature fell into perfect harmony for this moment. As Peter eased into the wave, the backwash hit, sending him down another barrel.” And he’s not just a category winner. Burkard’s image has been voted the best adventure and sports photo in the world by the Red Bull Illume jurors.
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