In an era of instant gratification via the net, the cover shot of the mag still matters most. Mag covers define eras and immortalise surfers. Page ones are chosen after endless sifting through the monthly submissions and no photographer’s career seems quite complete without one.
Last night Tracks’ Feb 2014 cover was judged the best in the sports titles category at The Maggies Awards. Although we were there to accept the prize most of the credit belongs to Pete Frieden who took the shot and Dean Morrison who is featured with arms flung wide like a barrelled Jesus.