Ray Collins, Australia (Grant Winner!)

Strengths: “A profound depth to the quality of his photography for only shooting such a short time. Nothing gimmicky, no smoke and mirrors, just a beautiful show of waves and surfing”

Myles McGuiness, Oceanside

Strengths: “Fresh and completely innocent look to photographing California”

Brian Nevins, New Hampshire

Strengths: “His portfolio has a life and soul to it. A very emotional display of photography”

Patrick Ruddy, Florida

Strengths: “A finalist from last years contest, Ruddy displayed a whole new portfolio made up of mostly this years work showing how determined he is for the grant”

Carl Steindler, Laguna Hills

Strengths: “Very modern surf photography without overstretching the boundaries. Cool and hip display of work”