We head to French Polynesia with photographer Ben Thouard, in search of waves, surf, and breathtaking shots.
Hawaiian surfer John John Florence (world surfing champion in 2016) sizes up the unique Tahiti waves.
Even in the rain, the power of these waves is breathtaking.
The ocean has a truly mystical side.
But it also has a strong character, and I like to be there to witness it…
The Australian Owen Wright rides the Teahupoo tube, one of the world's most famous and dangersous waves.
As if sculpted by the light, this rising wave creates a unique spectacle for a fraction of a second.
Freediver Yoram Zekri explores the Polynesian depths.
The famous Teahupoo wave in the Havae Passe, with a coral carpet just beneath.
On 27 August 2011, an exceptional swell created one of the biggest waves ever seen in Tahiti.
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By Ben Thouard
Ben Thouard is an aquatic photographer based in Tahiti. A huge fan of the ocean from a very young age, that's where he finds his inspiration and spends most of his time. It's simply where he feels best...
