Arctic Swell and Ted talk - Film Review

 Chris Burkard, a photographer, and the professional surfers Patrick Millin, Brett Barley, and Chadd Konig face subzero temperatures in the Arctic Circle to capture moments of unadulterated beauty. The wind and the freezing waters take a toll on their bodies and minds, but the adventure, wonder, and self-awareness they experience as a result inspires them to push surfing to its limits. This was really lovely. He is very dedicated to what he does, and what he said about photography there—"It doesn't have to be the ideal shot, it just has to make you feel like you've actually given away something, like a piece of yourself to obtain that shot"—shows how passionate he is about his craft. That's accurate. And it's really lovely. I cannot even imagine what it must be like to go out there in water that is like 40 degrees and just so that, but it's so, so beautiful. The surfers did an absolutely great job.