Category: Photography

The State of Bertha II

Overall it seems that Hurricane Bertha was hyped up a bit too much. Yesterday morning proved to deliver the best swell we have yet to see. Most of the crew headed to Ramp 23 to paddle through the ragging currents to the head + high waves rolling in. These were some of the heaviest waves i have yet to surf. I rode a 6’4 Resin 8. It was a bit too small but i was able to get a few very fun and adrenaline pumping waves. Ken, Slezy, Dre and DL scored some of the waves of the day. I then headed over to Mirlot to check out the mob scene. The line up was packed and there were some rippers out. Here are a couple shots from the day…

July 14, 2008
Barrel Session I & II Wrap up

Andre Philip, Jason Slezak and Brandon Scheid defiantly walked away from the Barrel Session I and Barrel Session II with some “keepers”. Each of them scored at least one terrific shot that were all very excited about. Dre and Slezy each grabbed a pretty cool sequence shot. We have come up with more plans to further the progression of the Barrel Sessions. However, it looks as though we will have to wait until the weather goes back to normal from the hurricane Bertha. Below are a couple sample shots from the two sessions.

July 9, 2008
Still No Wind, Good Surf

The wind had been incredibly light as of late. On the other hand, the surf had been fun and should only get better this week. It has been about waist high perfect for my new 9’9 Jimmy Lewis Noserider. Zack named my board “The Green Flash”. I loving this board its a blast! The forecast looks strong for wind and waves this week but will ahve to wait to see if that holds. Andre Phillip is back in town for about a month. Im looking forward to shooting with him again if the wind cooperates.

I snapped a couple lifestyle shots that night. Chucky took the photo of me with my new surfboard above. Here is Jessie and Chucky headed for a surf…

June 26, 2008
Sunsets

For the final update, The Sunsets (and other randoms) of the last couple weeks, Hatteras didnt hold back once again…

June 21, 2008
Triple-S Photos

Due to my hectic work schedule (to say the least) during the 2008 Triple-S Invitational, i really did not have an opportunity to shoot may photos. However, the link to the photos are below aswell as some of my favorites. Chris Stuckey is also responsible for many of the party photos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanelkus/tags/triples/

June 21, 2008
NW Front

A massive Northwest Front Moved through Hatteras this evening. It was the first really well defined front of the season since last year’s NW Front. I was on my way home from work just about to pull into the tri-village, Rodanthe/Salvo/Waves, when the I came upon the front. So i got out of my truck and snapped a couple quick shots before the downpour began.

May 20, 2008
backyard hangout

The wind was pretty crazy yesterday it was SW all day at nearly 23knts from Hatteras to Waves while Nags Head to Oregon Inlet was NW at 20knts. After work I headed to the Backyard of the REAL Lesson Center to see if there was a session. Negative, the wind was dying out just as I pulled up. There were a few new faces in town so I stuck around to hang out with everyone. Betsy Stuckey turned 21 and we all had a little get together for her. It was another terrific sunset that night as well:

May 20, 2008
Swell in Hatteras, Again.

Cape Hatteras has been blessed with another sizey swell. The Lighthouse saw some heavy barrels, while Rodanthe had the size. The following are a few shots from the last couple days.

A shot of an all too recurring scene down here in Hatteras.

Dave Lewis out for a morning session in Rodanthe, NC.

One of the ocean front houses at Mirlo Beach on a very gray day.

Unknown surfer gone over the “falls” at the Lighthouse.

Matt and Brent walking up the beach to go out for another morning session in Rodanthe, NC

May 15, 2008
Strong winds in Hatteras

Well the winds have been turned on in Cape Hatteras the last few days. This has provided us with great surf and very interesting weather. It blew dead East at 40 all day yesterday causing flooding over Hwy. 12. As the first massive front came over it brought along an amazing lightning display, which we watched for a few hours. These are a couple photos from the last few days.

This is Hwy 12 on the way down to work in the morning.

This is a view looking south from the Cape Hatteras 1st Jetty at a breaking wave.

With it blowing 40 knots all day your bound to have some interesting looking skies. This is my first attempt at a panorama. The left side of the photo is The Slick Island. Please view this image as large as possible.

This is a shot at the lighthouse where people were going to watch the surfers battle the heavy waves. The sand pelted your skin but it was well worth it.

This is Bonner Bridge. This bridge links Nags Head to the Cape Hatteras Islands.

The Sun setting over the Pamlico Sound

A view from the Buxton hotels.
This last shot is of a rather large wave about to break at the 1st Jetty. Its a pretty heavy wave with a pretty thick lip even with the 40 knots of wind.

May 13, 2008