Victoria Ugarte, Brothers In Arms (PORTRAIT 2023)

This series was taken at Bronte Beach during an epic Autumn swell, in September 2021. These images not only capture the wild force of the waves, salty wetsuits, and surfers perched at the edge of Bronte baths, awaiting the perfect chance to launch themselves into the surf. These images capture the fleeting moments that make the camaraderie of surfing so intoxicating.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.