Teahupoo - Surfing, the big wave of Tahiti - Nuinui

A collection of stunning photographs celebrating the iconic wave chosen as the site of surfing competitions for the Olympic Games. The "extreme" wave can rise, under favorable conditions, up to seven meters and forms about 400 meters off the coast

southwestern Tahiti. Every surfer's dream: spectacular, fascinating and powerful. Tim McKenna, a leading figure in sports photography, has captured its charm, grace and energy through numerous shots collected in this splendid volume.

Reasons for Interest:

Spectacular, never-before-seen images of the wave most desired by all surfers, chosen as the site for the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competitions

A journey to a remote and enchanted place made possible by the enchanting shots of Tim McKenna, an expert action sports photographer

A curated edition that highlights the colors and magnificence of the wave, as well as its seductive effect on surfers

The volume features a stimulating final section devoted to the surfers in vogue at the moment

Specifications

Format: 34.9 × 24.2 cm

Hardback with dust jacket

146 pages

Authors

TIM MCKENNA A leading figure in action sports photography, he has done numerous covers and stories for specialty sports publications. Tim became one of the first crossover photographers, also shooting numerous catalogs and advertising campaigns for prestigious names such as Michel Herbelin, Roxy, Quiksilver, Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, Biotherm, Intercontinental Hotels, Algotherm and many others.