Surfing world champion Tom Curren, here aged 16, prepares to enter the surf in Hossegor, France. Photographer with telephoto lens waits alongside.

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While Tom continues to sur f at the highest level John Conway ( Wavelength magazine) the photographer on his left has now passed away.

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Size: 6573px × 4323px
Location: Hoosegor, France
Photo credit: © phil holden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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