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ALL PHOTOS BY JOEY MEDDOCK (UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE)
© 2011 Wake Journal & Meddock Photography, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Independently published online every week.
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ON THE COVER
Collin Harrington
CLEAR LAKE ORLANDO, FL
As Collin Harrington’s video skills have improved over
WINTER 2009
the years, so has his ability to shoot photos, both in front
CAMERA: NIKON D3
of and behind the lens. When both the photographer and
LENS: NIKKOR 24-50MM F3.3
the rider are on the same page, the results are obvious.
ISO: 200
Proving the value of his skill set, he puts the “extra” in
ANGLE: TUBE
what is often “ordinary.”
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Photo: Meddock.com
Clay Fletcher
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Kevin Henshaw BELLINGHAM, WA
The Tee’d up, birds-eye view of Kevin Henshaw overlooking the nostalgic San Juan Islands.
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Erik Ruck seen roaming at The Projects. BITHLO, FL
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Brian Grubb LAKE JESSAMINE, FL
Wakeskate or not, Brian Grubb knows how to hit a double-up. 9
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Jimmy LaRiche CLERMONT, FL
Never mind Jimmy LaRiche charging it on Lake Saw Mill. Is that Shane Bonifay actually driving a boat?
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Chad Sharpe LAKE HIAWASSEE, FL
The magic of Chad Sharpe, pre-Orlando Magic game.
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Chris O’Shea LAKE WHIPPOORWILL, FL
His riding speaks for itself, mate.
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Daniel Watkins ORLANDO, FL
Australia’s Daniel Watkins is well known in the wakeboard world for traveling the world wakeboarding. Say that three times! Here, at his home away from home, Clear Lake.
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Aaron Perkins LAKE WHIPPOORWILL, FL
Aaron Perkins grew up next door to one of our sports greatest ambassadors, Shaun Murray. With moves like this, Murray might one day say, “I grew up next door to Aaron Perkins.”
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Gator Boards’ Kyle Rattray LAKE MINNEHAHA, FL
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Olivier Derome THE PROJECTS, FL
Olivier Derome is a name you’ll be hearing more about. Wake, rails, double-ups, photos, whatever…He’s dialed.
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Danny Harf LAKE HIAWASSEE, FL
Danny Harf spinning above the distant dock of Parks Bonifay.
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Ben Greenwood LAKE MINNEOLA, FL
Benny-G’s pre-dinner ritual.
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Brian Reeder BITHLO, FL
Brian Reeder loves Virginia. Then again, The Projects are nice too.
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One half-second after this shot was
just a glance. I remember them most
taken, the flash that I mounted on a
because they involve catastrophe or
tripod in the shallow water got drenched. costly damage before or after the shot. Silas Thurman
Of all the photos captured in my career,
Jumping to the front of the line in the
LAKE WINONA, FL
I can remember specific shots with
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Keith Lidberg LAKE BUTLER, FL
Keith Lidberg equally rips on the wake as he does on the cable.
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Josh Palma CLEAR LAKE, FL
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Mike Ennen LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC
Not too many people can say they ride their own artwork. Mike Ennen can.
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Jason Bannatyne THE PROJECTS, FL
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Parks Bonifay CLEAR LAKE, FL