Shot in the sunlit beams of backlit light in Oahu, Hawaii, by surfing’s best photographer, Brian Bielmann, Kelly Slater does what he is known for; harnessing the extraordinary. Slater, one of the most celebrated surfers in the world, completes an incredible juxtaposition of the power of humans and water are perfectly matched. Orchestrating the relationship between brain, board, and wave, Slater’s ability to know the flawless swells is just one of many reasons he’s called the “greatest competitive surfer of all time,” breaking every record and bringing surfing to an entirely new audience. This emblematic image, which was on the cover of Freesurf magazine, is one of the photographer’s favorite images. Display this Cryptograph NFT as an homage to Slater’s 11 world surfing championship wins, and showcase the beauty of his skill and his passion for sustainability and environmentalism—protecting the oceans and their waves for years to come. The owner of this Cryptograph NFT will have an opportunity to be photographed by Brian Bielmann in or out of the water and be his VIP guest to the Billabong Pipeline Masters in Oahu, Hawaii. (Travel and lodging are not included.) A portion of the Cryptograph NFT’s proceeds will benefit The Andy Irons Foundation, giving young adults fighting addiction a real chance at recovery.

Brian Bielmann’s awe-inspiring images have graced publications all over the world, landing him over 200 covers. From Rolling Stone to Men’s Journal, National Geographic to Sports Illustrated, Bielmann is known for being the first photographer to use a digital camera for a national magazine, and his work has been seen in some of the most recognizable brands, like; Anheuser-Busch, Guinness, Red Bull, Quicksilver, Billabong, Reef, Sanuk, DCShoes and Western Digital. Known for pushing antiquated boundaries above and below the water, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and inspiring photographers of the modern era. Currently the photo editor of Freesurf magazine, he’s honored to capture the swells, memory, and incredible relationship between athlete, wave, and wind.

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