The Outer Banks is picturesque for a wide variety of reasons; sunrises, sunsets, lighthouses, wild horses, and the list goes on.  But how many photographers brave the natural elements and claw their way through 10 foot surf to capture the perfect shot?

The Outer Banks has a rare breed of photographers that make the most of the world-class OBX waves to capture the perfect surf photos; many of which are taken while the photographer struggles to stay afloat in the relentless onslaught of powerful waves.  If you have ever taken a large wave on the chin, you know what a challenge this can be. 

Local surf pro, Noah Snyder recently captured the essence of the Outer Banks winter surf scene in a blog post on Hurley.com.  In the post, Noah highlights a local surf photographer that is quickly making a name for himself, Matt Lusk.  Included in the post are amazing photos Matt has taken this winter; included in the photos are Zach Kenny, Sterling Kin, Jessie Hines, and Noah Snyder.