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SHANE BONIFAY
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ON THE COVER SHANE BONIFAY
For one reason or another,
Monster, etc). While the locations refill our photographic memory
I have a plethora of photographs
may be great, the times of
banks. He’s got great timing and
of select riders. Shane Bonifay
comfortable riding in those
knows how to make anything
is not one of them. Even
scenarios is few and far between. look good, 75% of the time—
living within a 5-mile vicinity
Besides that, nothing compares
All the time. Lucky for me, it’s
in the same city, it’s rare that
to riding at your hometown lake
hard to take a bad photo of
Shane and I connect. In my
with a familiar boat and warm
Shane. He tweaks the simplest
slowly growing Shane library,
water. This past November, the
of tricks in his own special
the photos are usually from
stars must have been aligned
way, adding style and grace to
trips where I’m shooting for
just right out on Clear Lake.
everything he does. Shane brings
advertorial or sponsor purposes
Making the best of the setting
the golden to “Golden Light.”
of his (i.e., Liquid Force, Spy,
sun, Shane and I headed out to CLEAR LAKE, FL
CAMERA: NIKON D3
ANGLE:
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
LENS: NIKKOR 300MM
SITTING DUCK
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Zach Schneider BITHLO, FL
Zach Schneider is no stranger to The Projects. With tons of experience and countless hours riding behind the Sea-Doo, his creative expression is well noticed. Watch the video for yourself, you be the judge. Click here now and get inspired.
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Collin Harrington LAKE POWELL, AZ
With the sun already set and behind the rocky horizon, we had just enough time to get in one more set before total darkness. Granted, it’s difficult to see the wake as the rider, it’s the perfect time to carve your face off all the way back to the houseboats. Collin Harrington knows a thing or two about edge control and bucket throwing. 9
Nick Taylor CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
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Shawn Watson LAKE HIAWASSEE, FL
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Nick Jones LAKE PICKETT, FL
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Adam Errington CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
The all-inclusive resort that hosted us for a week got plenty of entertainment and action, to say the least. First to eye the Pole Jam was Adam, one who can ollie like no other. With permission of course, the winch pulled him toward us as he easily sprung over the top. Even T-Pain would have been proud.
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Glass CLEAR LAKE, FL
There are plenty of reasons why you’ve heard of Clear Lake. Despite what the local news likes to report in the shady areas surrounding, the common glassy-water conditions are perfect to ride in. It’s as common as the ‘Hood’ helicopter flying over head. Maybe one day the actual lake will make the news for once.
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Dean Smith LAKE MINNEHAHA, FL
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Morning Steamer LAKE PICKETT, FL
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Danny Harf LAKE SUSAN, FL
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Nick Ennen ELIZA ISLAND, WA
More often than not, the set-up to a shot takes longer than the actual shot itself. The great, philosophical, G.I. Joe once never said, “Getting there is half the battle.” He’s right! All the thought behind the idea and “work” lies in the preparation. From that point on, let the action come to you. In the mean time, stop and smell the roses. Soak it all in. 21
Matt Manzari LAKE WINONA, FL
If you wakeskate, you better have a patient driver. Get used to the turn-around. Thank God for Sea-Doos. Bet you never imagined reading that, huh? 22
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GasFace LAKE SHAWNIGAN, CANADA
This accidental gas spill into the lake provided for a unique photo opportunity. After staring at it long enough when we filled up the boat, I began to see a face staring back at me.
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Daniel Watkins CLEAR LAKE, FL
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Lake Powell ARIZONA, USA
The best part about Lake Powell is being the first one awake to see the sunrise. It’s a photographers dream. Whether you’re on the water or hiking along shore, every moment is breathtaking. The beautiful red rock surrounding the shore and endless riding makes you want pinch yourself. Ow.
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Lake Minnehaha FLORIDA, USA