# Surfing Wave Photos These Photos of Surfing Waves Are Stunningly Gorgeous By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfing-wave-photos References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/09/majestic-photos-worlds-surf-worthy-waves/) & [offset](http://www.offset.com/artist/Ryan%20Struck?utm_source=featureshoot&utm_medium=brandedcontent&utm_content=090214&utm_campaign=) New Jersey-based photographer Ryan Struck's surfing wave photos are stunning in that they capture one-of-a-kind breaking waves under the glisten and glow of [natural sunlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash). These photos will leave you 'struck' by the beauty of the waves that are the lifeblood of [the sport of surfing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf). Struck captured the photos in the morning and evening, times when natural light brings out hypnotic blue and purple hues from the ocean. Struck's gaze makes the waves look as if they are sculpted from glass. Some of the waves were captured in Tahiti, and obtain their beautiful shapes from the coral reefs formed below the surface. These surfing wave photos can be found in Eastern Surf Magazine, where he is a senior photographer, and in Surfing Magazine, where he is a contributing photographer. "When I'm in the water, nothing else matters," Struck says. "My mind is clear." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stunning Surfing Wave Photos:** Capturing the mesmerizing beauty of breaking waves under natural sunlight presents opportunities for creating unique visual art and promoting the love for the sport of surfing. - **Hypnotic Colors of Surfing Waves:** Exploring the mesmerizing blue and purple hues of waves captured during the morning and evening can inspire innovative designs and creative expressions. - **Natural Beauty of Tahitian Waves:** Acknowledging the breathtaking shapes of waves in Tahiti created by coral reefs opens up possibilities for sustainable tourism and environmental conservation efforts. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Surfing wave photography can drive new business opportunities in prints, exhibitions, and collaborations with surf brands and magazines. - **Graphic Design:** The captivating colors and shapes of surfing waves can inspire graphic designers to create visually stunning designs for surf-related products, websites, and advertisements. - **Tourism:** Highlighting the natural beauty of ocean waves, particularly in Tahiti, can attract surf enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to experience the magic of coastal destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Global Surf Video Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-diary.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Indoor Surfing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-bar.md) - [Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-1.md)