10/21/09

Wide Angle - Marine Life

Self-taught plastics mensch Dale Kobetich is a household name in surf photography circles. His one-off designs were sculptural, functional, and absolutely purpose-built for capturing surfing moments from the water. Chances are, your favorite period water shot was taken with one of his glass-and-epoxy creations. During the 1980s, he all but held a monopoly on the custom waterproof housing market. But when you mention his name to any working surf shooter today, it ’s not his housings that they think of first… via the SJ feature; Volume 14 NO. 3 - Summer '05 Dale Kobetich Profile also see the macro panoramas here