Sunshine Option:gallery wrap Clark lays down flat on

Clark lays down flat on the dry sand as the wave throws over

Often he will swim out in the dark before the sun rises and come in 3-4 hours later

A few seconds later

Location: West Shore

Taken during a morning photo session from inside the tube of a well known Tahiti wave

Sunshine Option:gallery wrap Clark lays down flat onCapturing a wave like this is both art and science. At this secret North Shore beach, the sun will only be visible at the end of the tube for a few weeks each year. During those days, a swell needs to bring in waves. Where the sun rises, there can only be a thin band of clouds. The winds must be just right to cut facets into the smooth water surface. All of these conditions might come together for a few precious minutes, but without the photographer