Sun, surf, sand
Life:East is a wonderful new book of beachside shots taken by Sydney photographer, Chris Tan. We stirred the pot a little and asked him if all beaches are really just the same: ‘No way! My local beach — Bronte — is the best place in the world. It’s all about relaxing. No matter how bad you sleep or how bad your day was, you can always rely on the water and sand to make you feel better. Physical and visual aspects don’t necessarily outweigh each other — it’s more about how it makes you feel by being there’. What’s your favourite time of the day to take beach photos? ‘During the morning when like-minded people are out. It’s quiet and peaceful. The best light and things happen during the morning when everyone else is asleep’. Outside of Bronte, what’s another especially beautiful Sydney beach? ‘I always find myself going to Tamarama. It’s always great for people watching and for catching the great surfers. It’s got a nice cafe there, too’.
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Emma said | 7 November, 2007
Photographer has a great eye! Really atmospheric shots, that capture the essence of life in the East……
paul said | 7 November, 2007
chris tan is a dead set local legend. what a great piece of work he has put togeher here, showcasing some of the best beaches in the world. not only is he a talented photographer, he possesses a beautiful singing voice, maintains a perfectly sculpted physical form via daily strenuous workouts and finds time for his other passion of protecting bronte’s butterfly populatuion through his innovative catch-and-release program. Chris’s favourite film is Spiderman and his favourite book is from the Mr Men series, Mr Tickle.
Paul H.
Fletch said | 7 November, 2007
WOW .This guy knows how to take a photo. What fantastic shots. This guys Good
iris said | 7 November, 2007
great shots !
Nick said | 7 November, 2007
I believe he took the photos and published the book himself… awesome.
I am looking forward to the sequel.. ‘West’ … with a special chapter on mullets, then ‘South’ a photographic journey of racial intolerance
Hamish said | 7 November, 2007
He tries to remain as inconspicuous as possible, but as most people know, he’s kind of a big deal ’round here
Angela said | 7 November, 2007
Awesome…i love and live in Bronte..great to have it celebrated…thanks, inspiring….
Alex Aslangul said | 9 November, 2007
From a Photographer who loves to surf, I would like to thankyou for putting together such a beautiful body of work. It just makes me want to Shoot & Surf more and more!!! 
Congrats!
Disco said | 28 November, 2007
How come I haven’t seen this guy’s stuff before now? Seriously good.
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Andy said | 7 November, 2007
Ooohh wow. Seriously. Beautiful shots of one my favourite beaches in the whole world.