nice to see a random street scene with the cars that were ordinary at the time
Makaha 1962
Wikipedia says:
Born in Hermosa Beach, California, his portfolio of photography of surfing and related sea images from the 1960s enjoys a reputation that led The New York Times to dub him "the godfather of surf photography." Unable to afford an education at UCLA during the Depression, Grannis dropped out and found work as a carpenter, junkyard de-tinner and spent some years at Standard Oil.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943, serving as a pilot flying supplies to troops in combat and remaining on active reserve until retiring as a major in 1977.
In 1971, fed up with increased competition for the perfect angle, Grannis quit shooting surfing and soon found himself involved in hang gliding. The sport balanced surfing in his life, and he held a brief stint as photographer for Hang Gliding magazine.
Leroy's truck, Carrillo state beach, 1963
Redondo 1963
Huntington Beach 1961
Aikau Family, Sunset Beach, 1967
Well,can't help myself...The ultimate surf/shaggin' wagon Type 2 Kombi! So much part of Aus surf culture. Thanks for the history,Jesse.
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