Went through some of my old negatives from Hawaii and scanned in a few.
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Random Inspiration In Photo Form
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LA Sunsets
The sunset in Los Angeles, today. Pulled over and watched it for a few minutes and noticed a few other
people had the same idea as me. Luckily I had a little film left to get a photo. Have a good weekend!!
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Autumn
Happy fall, everyone. Found a few of these leaves stuffed in the pages of an old book and had to share.
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Tokyo Rainbows
Rainbows are a trippy phenomenon. (Especially when you see them in places you least expect: like the photos below, submitted by Gary in Tokyo). Sunlight passes through water droplets in the sky, and each drop of water bends incoming light into a prismatic array of Roy G. Biv. It's a tangible, viewable representation of the refraction of light as viewed by our naked eye.
What is it about the principles of 'bending' that attract us to rainbows? What makes rainbows pleasant? Is it the colors? The fact that it is perfection that can never be physically reached? Or if you really think about it, could it be the concept of a fleeting essence of beauty, similar to the Japanese Cherry Blossoms?
Tokyo Rainbows. Photo submitted by Gary Peterson.
Perhaps the concept of bending waves is not too foreign of a concept for surfers. After all, surfers sit in the lineup and examine every potential wave that the Pacific Ocean sends. Surfers watch wavesbend, bowl, double up, and bend again.
Tokyo Skylines. Photo submitted this week by Gary Peterson.
If light can be bent, how about our other senses? Can sound be bent? Listen to an ambulance pass you by on the street and we think it can. The sound of the siren on the approaching ambulance is at a higher frequency than the sound of the siren as it travels away from you, thanks to that thing known as the Doppler Effect.
What about taste, smell, and touch? Imagine a taste that could bend, and what would it taste like? We might be close to the manifestation of the Everlasting Gobstopper straight out of Willy Wonka, changing flavors from Rotisserie Chicken to Cotton Candy with each layer.
Bending. Isn't it amazing how an action so subtle can make such an impact.
And the way we like to look at it, the same applies to everything. By that, we mean: every subtle detail matters. For BAYVI, it means the slightest touch or difference can set the mood for an entire piece, or tee or sweatshirt or even a pair of boardshorts for that matter.
That's what we like to think about. And with each design, we hope to create an impact with you on every piece we create.
Happy Tuesday.
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BAYVI ANDO HOODIE: SNEAK PREVIEW
Good morning to the 6A crew.
Fall is officially here and the nights are getting a bit colder. If you've been watching the MLB postseason
games on TV, or the football games this weekend, I don't think the word 'cold' can quite characterize the
temperaturates of the midwest and northeast. How about the word 'freezing' instead? Please take care.
Speaking of cold nights and warmer clothes, we've been quite busy as we prepare to unveil the new BAYVI
hooded sweatshirt collection. To start things off, we'll be releasing the first of the collection, the BAYVI
ANDO hoodie. We only have a limited amount made, and 6A members will have first priority and first
purchase time-slots to buy pre-release.
The ANDO hoodie will be unveiled later this week. Stay tuned. Here's a sneak preview shot for you:
The NEW BAYVI ANDO hooded sweatshirt. Set for pre-release to 6A members later this week.
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BAYVI 6A Member: Photo Submission by: Jim D
BAYVI 6A Photog Jim D takes some amazing shots. He always has great composition and setting. But
best of all, he has a knack for incorporating 'BAYVI' into his shots in such a clever way. From his past
'BAYVI' lava rock shots to his most recent shot below.
Many thanks to Jim D from the Big Island. Makes me wish I could jump in that water right where this
photo was taken. Like, right now.
Big Island, Hawaii: Photo by Jim D
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on getting it posted.
Go BAYVI.
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BAYVI Team Blog : Gregg Nakamura
I've always enjoyed watching Gregg surf. I still remember the first time I surfed with Gregg and
our friend Chad at a lowkey spot south of Diamond Head years ago. Talk about the basics, this guy
had them down pat. He exemplifies a surfing regimen of power, discipline, and a smooth fluidity
you don't find too often in surfers nowadays.
Perhaps one of the best things I appreciate about Gregg's surfing is how he can combine raw power
with a smooth style of speed and well-drawn lines. From 1 foot Diamond-Head to 15 foot Teahupoo,
the guy seems to be just as hungry on every wave. And that's why he represents the BAYVI Team.
On a last note, Gregg is probably the most competitive animal I've ever met. If you've gone heads up
in a game of poker with the guy and witnessed his famous poker death-stare, you'll know what I'm
referring to. I'll be seeing him next month, and look forward to earning my chips.
Here's a video of Gregg, edited and presented by Mr. G-Naks himself:
Look closely, and you might spy a quick sneak clip of Team.VI Gopal Butler as well.
Happy Monday.
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PS: Stay tuned for a Video coming up from Cole
Driving East
A few photos from the past week. Took a little drive East to escape the city for a bit and collect
