Peter Joli Wilson
Empty Tahiti
Empty Tahiti
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Title: Empty Tahiti
Artist: Peter Joli Wilson
This pitching wave, located on the opposite side of the Teahupo’o Reef pass, is one of the prettiest and most unique breaking waves I’ve ever shot. Usually on a big swell this reef is out of control and closes out, but on this day the swell was so small. The direction changed with each little peak, and as it hit the fingers of the reef it sucked below sea level, bent and twisted as it broke. Virtually every wave was different. Different thicknesses, different angles, some closed out, some pitched into gaping tubes. It was mesmerizing.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS BIO
In 1989 after being Advertising and Marketing Manager for a good part of the 80’s he left Quiksilver and began freelancing for himself. What followed was the formation of Joli Productions and a lifestyle on the road with his wife Jan, creating one of the most comprehensive photo libraries of the sport. From World Tour Events to free surfing Joli‘s collection is staggering. What’s also impressive is he was filing stories from remote places on Earth way before digital cameras, email and websites. Combined with his love for travel, he has produced a planet-wide portfolio capable of transporting the observer all over the globe. Nowadays you’d be hard-pressed to find a stock photography site hosting more generational surf and ocean images than Joli‘s. With over 30 years of freelancing up his sleeve, Joli‘s seen a lot on the road. From Slater’s 11 World Titles to two of the biggest swells to ever hit Cloudbreak in Fiji to being invited by pro surfers to shoot a rare east swell that lit up a Tahitian reef break during a Teahupo’o contest waiting period - all a testament to the solid relationships he’s formed with Surfing’s elite. It’s access to all areas for Joli and no, there isn’t a Media Pass for this.
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