THE COLD COLD GROUND

Cold water surfing and other things that happen along the way //All Images Elli Thor Magnusson Photography//www.ellithor.com

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Who said spring was around the corner?

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Instead of heading for the usual spots on this big swell, we went chasing the idea that there would be a new wave braking somewhere out there....this was it

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Not a drop out of place....December in South Iceland

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Surf Vehicle at Sennen Cove, Cornwall

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Local ripper, South Island of New Zealand

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Love this place.....North Iceland

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Sometimes you've got to improvise to get there......

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Late fall Road-trip in the East Fjords of Iceland

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The mess we make! Robbi searching for waves in Northern Iceland

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As the winter progresses migrating birds prepare to leave Iceland. It also marks the arrival of the occasional migrating pro surfer. Ian Battric no stranger to the cold.

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Black sands and too many possibilities....searching for waves on the south coast of Iceland

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Basic equipment for a weekend getaway.........

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Ingo on a long one at Ollies Point

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December in Iceland

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Not exactly beautiful waves, but this location is always special.  

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Vincent Duvignac

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When things are perfect...