See Through the Lens of the World's Best Underwater Surf Photographer | Ben Thouard in “Surface"

SURFACE, a ROAM Original, is the story of how award-winning photographer Ben Thouard invented a new perspective of our world-shot underwater from inside a wave looking back at the landscape as never seen before. His love of the ocean, surfing, and windsurfing brought him to the small village of Teahupoo, Tahiti, where he can see the legendary surf break from his backyard. From the crystal clear waters of French Polynesia, his creative vision and desire to do something original took hold. After 15 years of trial and error, failure and success, he persevered to discover his own signature photographic style, as seen in his stunning new book, SURFACE. He hopes this new vision of our oceans, in their most pristine form, will inspire others to protect them. “Through this work, I hope people can realize that we need to take care of our garbage and recycle all of the plastic,” says Ben.
Learn more about his story and see his gear kit and photography: wero.am/surface...

[@LJ_S1K]

Credit to the guy or girl videoing him as he gets shots of the waves 3:25 was an awesome shot

[@artfilm5996]

They were all amazing shots!

[@LJ_S1K]

Yes they were

[@gentbar7296]

unsung ...

[@aslac]

thats what i also thought

[@patatas9438]

3:31 - 3:36 how about these shots? I think the one took the photo is flying

[@juju-uv5zo]

So I’m guessing they used the second best underwater photographer to record him? Lol

[@EmilBurganov]

true.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

To say anyone is 'the best' at any art is a strange claim

[@heaththebennett]

Hahaha. I'm the worlds best at something subjective and unable to rank....weird flex but ok

[@justfly1984]

That was his wife who is second photographer.

[@JonRawlinson]

@@gibbethoskins8621 agreed. stupid title. brilliant video. stunning work.

[@ivanreinaldo1]

We need more video like this on youtube

[@bipolatelly9806]

that would be boring.

[@PhilipDosa]

Make some

[@jxnfrd4049]

@@PhilipDosa I try to. Well, its a progress. You can see how i will get there soon hopefully. Remember im a kid with a Laptop and a Gopro. Cheers.

[@Kid_A_]

Ok boomer

[@widaAcK]

Fantasy 'Eystique nectar elitism he naturãlez before Die heroin's....Yeah why knot's

[@tom7865]

Here is a man doing life properly.

[@imreeflexx1878]

tom7865 living*

[@pags44]

ImReeflexx wanker

[@jessevanes1]

i guess, he's a "content" person, what more can you wish for?

[@imanshumpert2724]

tom7865 true

[@joshuamills7633]

Yeah contributing fuck all to the future of the planet, but yeah doing life properly. Epic

[@williamday3647]

This is one of those really inspirational videos that really makes me want to pack my bags and start a career in photography

[@chris2944]

But then you sit back down on your couch and watch more youtube

[@MountainDiver_]

Yeah thinking about that also

[@dragon4956]

Get a camera, and look what you can do with it. Experiment, have fun, work hard and maybe one day you're able to be a professional.

[@TobyKate]

The opportunity is there man. It's not just a dream anymore, in today's age, it's a possibility

[@bipolatelly9806]

next video....

[@bragee]

50k views for this masterpiece are ridiculous. I also see 10 dislikes, envy is a bad beast... Mind blowing.

[@jbe6697]

I hope the dislikers shirt sleeves will slide down while washing hands

[@alliancejiujitsuauckland-m6231]

Simply amazing!

[@nonsacrvm611]

To this day the viewers increased up to 75%. Dislikers? 750%!! Unhappy, negative people is growing. I pray the Lord for you and ask for them too

[@phapnui]

Most beautiful video I have seen in a long time.

[@michalsofer3378]

me too

[@JaydenLawson]

Same - visually and audibly

[@oommcc]

Not enough girls in bikini so I had to give it a vote down. Whats the point of surf but that?

[@commie281]

@@oommcc dude come on

[@luigieberbesada9869]

the content the music the video editing, all are perfect. awesome video!

[@MiddleClassMayhem]

His photos and this cinematography are too dope!

[@lukaseabourne-carlin442]

chromatography*

[@bipolatelly9806]

your comment is too dope!

[@laurades525]

bipolar telly and YOURE a dope you unappreciative Stupid Idiot that’s the Truth

[@osamabinladen824]

Topography

[@dhaloh]

@@lukaseabourne-carlin442 actually he meant *cinematography :)

[@Polak78222]

5:28, that shot wow

[@lizjdq]

This is why editing photos should be used responsibly and not taken lightly. This man actually took the time to find that gap in nature where the wave turns into a lens and shows this wonderful scene. Photography is about where u are and when... and the work it takes to get there. This is why i hate instagram.

[@AndresRuiz007]

The way you can see the mountains through the waves is so freaking awesome and stunning.

[@karkasselebordelais4266]

You have to imagine the thousands and thousands of hours spent in the water to get those beautiful images. Congratulations for this fantastic job.

[@JordanStuddard]

Huge respect, he's basically using the wave as a lens

[@curlyfryactual]

This photography evoked such awe in me it brought tears to my eyes. It took me back to peering through waves much like that while snorkeling as a kid. I think now what I thought then: that looking through the window of the wave is some sort of divine gift which might otherwise be reserved for the gods. It's a rare work that can call forward such strong feelings. Super commendable!

[@jackvolkwyn7590]

I feel this ♥️

[@animalejocorpeno80]

Exquisite imagery, sound production, editing. This is a masterpiece

[@oommcc]

Not enough girls in bikini so I had to give it a vote down. Whats the point of surf but that?

[@soyHapns]

This is mesmerising how peaceful it is under water the light is beautiful and the massive waves that could easily knock you out are so calm and clear

[@sean.marshall]

"I couldn't even imagine today being away from the ocean." I know exactly how you feel.

[@aarongrassroots8441]

As I sit here in awe after watching this amazing video on December 16, 2019 I realize there are at least 94 people on this earth that are either jealous and lack any creative talent or they’re just blind and shouldn’t be liking or disliking the video in the first place. If in case it is the latter, I apologize. For all you negative Nancy’s, get off your couch and or computer and at least go take a walk outside. It won’t hurt you, trust me.

[@sunnydae6602]

Aaron Well said 😊

[@majyk878]

This almost put me to sleep, not out of boredom, but it was so relaxing and mesmerizing

[@stevenr8606]

👍 you have captured what I saw with eyes in 1972 🙌 BEAUTIFUL 🎨

[@cyrusf.4039]

Through his camera, the wave takes the literal shape of an eye and the ocean glimpses the land before blinking shut and the wave closes. The wave becomes a lens in front of the lens of the camera. Very beautiful .

[@claudineb777]

Incredible! I love swimming in the ocean. I find it calming when you lie down on the floor of the ocean and you look up and watch the surface of the water. Thanks for sharing!

[@acarroll1714]

4:05 utter genius. I would have never seen an angle like this.

[@nireeburr]

May I be so bold as to say , for the 35+ generations, ur photos or more your videos u captured with great dance music, we love it ... and dance to the bliss of under water and on screen just dance to your magic u captured. 🤞🏼✊🏼👍🏼👌🏼🤘

[@descent815]

Those shots are AMAZING! Next level, spiritual even.

[@Montanho09]

A powerful reminder that when we believe we got something unique to supply this world with, we shall never stop til we achieve it.Thank you for bringing your magnificent vision to us humans!

[@pano-rific8838]

Broken hatred. The link above to his story and photo kit is BROKEN !! - Non the less I salute you and cheer you on Ben. An amazing photo view finder perspective. Greg Greenrow, and Aussie. Way back in around 1967-8. Strapped a full size underwater camera on his back positioned so it would shoot over his shoulder. Knee riding a "pipo board" aka, belly board or buggie board. Greg took us "Inside the Green Room" the name of his film. Farther back in to a tub than anyone had recorded before. Then to top it. He proved one could turn up in to and over with the breaking wave and complete the 360 roll with so much speed. He would shoot out of the tube. All caught on film, on a biggie board riding on his knees. Man I wish I could find that film. I saw it in 1970. Anybody - Hit me up if you know where I can find a copy.

[@BEEFSTV]

Amazing 🙌

[@officiallymint1111]

BEEFS T.V. Beefy this is you in a few more years 👌🏼😃

[@BEEFSTV]

BALLISTICJELLY haha I wish

[@officiallymint1111]

BEEFS T.V. All have to start some where, and your well on your way, you seem pretty creative to me.👍🏼😃

[@BEEFSTV]

BALLISTICJELLY 🤙🙂🙏

[@dileep-kumar]

Don't know swimming....But blue and green water always have been dreamy and fascinating. It feels home.

[@OnMyWaytoKorea]

This video brought tears to my eyes. The beauty of those waves, those pictures, the videos captured... I am at awe. Amazing photographer and amazing videographer! 😍

[@jackvolkwyn7590]

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten emotional from photographs before!

[@agustingarcia6705]

Amazing images ive been swimming in the ocean for almost 40 years and i've never seen those beautiful rings previously, God bless you brothers the ocean is the perfect world...thanks for sharing..from El Salvador Central America best wishes to you all,.....ENJOY IT!...

[@greekatso]

His imagery is incredible, would love to have one on a canvas

[@Niex_Knox]

That is magical footage, nature can be so awe inspiring if captured.

[@WindTreeStudios]

Ben, you are the most innovative, dedicated and accomplished photographer I have ever seen! Your work is in a class by itself and an absolute thrill to experience!

[@rockartgeorge]

Absolument splendide! Digne de l'Oscar du court métrage. Meilleure photographie qu'il est possible d'admirer; la vue d'un poisson littéralement. Mille mercis à Ben qui apporte une dimension jusque là négligée.

[@The1234jakob]

big credits to the one filming this, those cave shots are pretty epic

[@virginiaelizabeth435]

4:00 minutes in... I'm thinking... Nature is so amazing but when you pause it or slow it down.... WOW!!!! Breathtaking!!!

[@abdelmoutalebkandil4134]

Water is so clear and pure humanity did so much damage to nature places like these are very few and far between good job ben keep up the good work

[@kaboji8013]

My heart trembles in the beauty world where the waves make!

[@josephaudebert7480]

AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL. When i watch this, i feel like i really want to be a waterman. Huge. Thanks.

[@mhhmuffin]

It has always been a dream of mine to do underwater photography. This is beyond amazing!

[@thomas-mc1tp]

This motivates me to step up my ocean photography.

[@germanrivera4581]

Just beautiful…….it’s nature art, in synch with a very good photographer. Congrats, Sir!!

[@czunderwater]

Impressive, beautiful, passionate. It takes time, perseverance and dedication to become someone like you. Inspiring.

[@PopNisFishing]

Tout simplement.. MAGNIFIQUE 🤗👍

[@matteomino4713]

I feel like there was a huge missed opportunity with " Sea through"

[@decoff]

Credit to a person that sticks to what they love and work on his personal vision to create what isnt being seen. Photography is my love as well, and even after 30+ years of shooting, I see people with mediocre content getting phrase, while the ones that really understand and pursue a level that demands respect is just trying to stay relevant.

[@pfflam]

Magnifique! It is so rare for an artist to be able to literally find and then pioneer a niche, and then to do it well. I hope he also has large prints for sale in Galleries, they really are awesome!!

[@eanan348]

Me: Watches one surf video KZbin: Here is your new feed with 80% surf videos

[@davejohnsen8540]

Digital photography / photoshopping has made even the novice photographer pretty good. However, it STILL takes a talented photographer with an "eye" for it to make a GREAT photographer. Nice job and beautiful pics!

[@HonestJunkie]

Just imagine how much fun it would be to hang out with those 85 people that disliked this .........

[@tarkarose7938]

What a great thing to dedicate yourself to! who is disliking this masterpiece?

[@denjiro3629]

he nailed it!! unbelievable photography skills!

[@freeflymonkey]

Where can I buy a print...?

[@OblivionYouTube]

This is absolutely awesome!

[@SkyEaglespirit]

Man, I can't hold my breath for more than 10 seconds...this guy free dives down 30ft with no problem, and gets great shots of the ocean too. 🤙

[@Thisplaceisaprison3912]

I love this. Even at the beach I make sure to be able to go far enough out that I can float and peer up at the sun as it disperses through the waves. The oceans calm strong waves guiding me to and from reality. It’s like being reborn. Getting to watch videos of this is the next best thing.

[@JaMikePhotography]

This is a beautifully inspirational video. Shout to the guy behind the camera shooting him! What a God

[@bertfarin8755]

Wow, wow, wow. Unique and beautiful. Chapeau my friend.

[@lefinnee4393]

Thank you for loading it up, the nature's beauty gives relaxing sensation.

[@rondalynkline5161]

Amazing- you capture the rolling power of the wave. If the wave had a eyes, blinking toward the shore.wonder what surfer will ride her today. He captured with his lens.

[@artofnoly9754]

Livin' the dream. Exquisite visions.

[@garyrobinson4847]

Just ..wow thank you for sharing your work what a truly wonderful and beautiful world we live in 🤙

[@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff.]

Wow.....the images had me viewing the distant land through the eyes of Mother Nature....this is Art.

[@bteiv676]

Excellent...a new technique to see waves from a new perspective. Impressive

[@el_chavez]

I would love to see a full documentary on this subject. Amazing videography and I admire the photographers passion for his work.

[@Skot2Breal]

Gorgeous Sir! Major Thanks and Blessings to You & Your Family💚💛❤️

[@Ricardojc86]

Absolutely stunning! Nothing else needed

[@juliodojo]

Amazing amount of dedication and passion for what he does. Very inspirational.

[@imanshumpert2724]

3:57 looks amazing

[@clementjoubert9750]

one of the beautifulest thing i was able to see in my life inside the waves is like another world its crazy

[@DylanBrayshaw]

Great imagery Ben, Next level through the wave landscapes, brilliant!

[@MikeKollin]

This is Really Cool.... I Love floating in the water in the Ocean... 💕

[@bazmatthews3717]

Utterly breathtaking!

[@imanshumpert2724]

His kid was so cute. Those photos are dope

[@ashdgee]

sick!! This guy and Russel Ord are my all time favourite water photographers.The video editing and background music gave me chills.

[@brandendais7484]

WOW, absolutely Beautiful pictures and video!!

[@rnicholas62]

Incredible work! How can six people dislike???? Weirdos!

[@asdlb4]

They work in an office...and love it.

[@blainefinn7966]

Dan Beck that's where you're wrong. No one likes working in an office

[@perikopalotespalotones2729]

Sith Lord I thought the same hahahah

[@joeywanfreedom]

They are scared of the ocean or waves

[@BeautifulRelaxationVideos]

Beautiful footage! Nice work!

[@AlexMerin]

These two videographers are the best!!

[@reggiebald2830]

You've gone a long ways towards encapsulating my love of surfing, the ocean, photography and some very special times, places and people in my life! I look forward to more of your work. Thank you ~

[@benthouardphotography169]

Thank you so much SURFER and ROAM !! Love !

[@ijovan]

Ben, Your work is amazing!!!! Makes me want to get out in the surf to shoot. 3 more weeks and I am back in Costa Rica. Land of the Pura Vida! My images can be viewed at www.viadeagua.com

[@yahirfilms1380]

Song at 00:40? *Edit the song is With you - Sam Von Horn

[@travismontana9433]

Thank you.

[@erickehrli2198]

Bravo Ben, tu aime être dans les vagues 😂😂 et oui le fenêtre, Bien joué Ben, longue vie à toi !!!

[@yvanpedron5255]

Formidable travail et passion.

[@jonhannah7542]

I love videos and photography like this. I came across a documentary a few years ago about a guy named Clark Little. It's amazing. I believe it's called "Shorebreak".

[@Cowicide]

1:48 Pause it there and just look at it. I can't think of any other sport that's this surreal. All that powerful flowing all around and in different directions. It's like a sport held in zero gravity and forceful gravity at the same time. Incredible footage.

[@CanaanlandMoorsMHTSMSTAMDNM]

Now this should have 1M + views..good work

[@royalzion576]

This is amazing! The dedication to articulate his work is unbelievable. This is like a whole new world inside our own world... masterpiece! 👌🏄‍♂️🌊

[@niallcochrane3331]

Beautiful photos and cinematography

[@jasongates8500]

As a fellow artist who enjoys seeing life through the lens, this is very inspiring. Bravo, dude.

[@Ferrari360Spyder]

Photography such a beautiful art, honestly thank God for this craft. Keep on shooting!

[@asrotties]

This is fantastic! What a dream to live that life.

[@carolinesoleil9818]

Será Ben thanks very much for given US this beautiful vídeo how amazing force of nature is it wahoo grateful for this Magic photos and videos , have a beautiful new year Eve 2020

[@carolinesoleil9818]

I was writting olá not será happy new year 2020

[@markpasquarella3223]

He says he hopes the photos speak better than words. Uh that's a big hell yeah!

[@alexpaul7867]

This video is incredibly inspiring. I love surfing and photography, and this has made me love the two EVEN more

[@maxproto100]

awesome photography,, people dont understand what it takes to put yourself in those places to get thoses shots , keep doing what you love ..

[@nancybashista4971]

Wow!! Amazing photos!! Thanks for sharing 🌊