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Action Jackson

2012-02-11T15:04:00.000+11:00

This is Hawaii

2012-02-09T17:29:00.000+11:00

Afternoon stroll on the North Shore day one. We all miss u PLJ.

Departure Lounge

2012-02-08T16:31:00.001+11:00

Hawaii flight is 2 hours delayed it's ok I'm already on Island time. Just picked up a copy of the latest Riptide stoked for Jig scoring the cover! I even got a shot in print with Mitch Cox on the knee from way back at a place I will never name. Bye Bye for 3 weeks Aus Land.gx

Return to the rock

2012-02-07T13:11:00.001+11:00

A few images from last time in Hawaii! Going back there tomorrow keen to ride waves, see brothers, take some photos & hopefully not spend all my money on the foodland skill tester!x

The Day

2012-01-30T14:28:00.002+11:00

Well an epic day was had to celebrate these two cats Sarah & Frank! Soooo much love out there for these two it's crazy, I and everyone else wishing them an amazing tale of life together! I did tear up during a speech lucky I had a few cameras to hid behind! xx

Love under water

2012-01-26T14:30:00.002+11:00

Frankie & Sarah are getting married this Saturday they asked me to take the photo's. I asked them to wear there clothes in the water, I'm glad they said yes!

A Suit Case, Camera & a Banana

2012-01-19T13:52:00.001+11:00

Purchased a suit case, given a camera(Nato & Jules thankyou!) Penned a banana. The moral of the story eat fruit now there is lots in the shops and it tastes so good.

Wild Card

2012-01-16T18:05:00.001+11:00

Wow I'm a happy camper right now after being selected for a wild card for the DK Pipe event this year! Just to have my name with the list of people below I feel super humbled.Wildcards for 2012 IBA Pipeline Pro are;

Kainoa Mcgee

Bud Miyamoto

Mason Rose

Grant Molony

Matt Lackey

Miles Kauhaahaa

Cass Sonoda

Leroy Kaiwi

Below are a few shots from years gone by hopefully it's like riding a bike and is still back there somewhere!

Russ Rides Waves

2012-01-13T19:27:00.001+11:00

Nice start to the day this morning clean fun waves at home and shooting with my brother Russ is an easy task! We both no where we need to be.

I like birds they fly and stuff

2012-01-12T15:01:00.004+11:00

D Coy

2012-01-10T16:59:00.000+11:00

Dan Coy is a man of many talents the stuff that spills from his head onto paper constantly amazes me let alone gives me nightmares!!! Add to that his prowess on the knee and u have one unique cat! If u need something cool to fill some wall space email him @ daniel.albert.coy@gmail.com

Birds Of A Feather

2012-01-10T10:38:00.000+11:00

I guess someone is reading

2012-01-05T15:01:00.001+11:00

Story in the Canberra Times on Mike's Shark attack quoting this blog
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/rescue-service-spots-five-up-to-four-metres-close-by/2410517.aspx#

Sun is shining sharks are biting

2012-01-04T11:27:00.000+11:00

Wishing Mike Wells a speedy recovery after he was attacked by a shark at North Avoca last night! Some bites to his right arm by all accounts he was cracking jokes so lucky man with a story to tell for years to come.

Today is a new year

2012-01-01T12:23:00.002+11:00

Double sk8 decks in process for the show maybe some colour coming soon.

Family Xmas Light Test

2011-12-25T15:45:00.001+11:00

And yes I wanted the kids in the group shot to look that sad, recreation of bad family photos from way back in the day! Merry xmas from the Molony Clan

Inkings

2011-12-18T18:01:00.006+11:00

Been plenty of down time with a foot in plaster! Some peeks of what's been in the works of late

Break

2011-12-14T12:15:00.001+11:00

Well my right foot is having a few issues at the moment from a pinky toe in half to a broken ankle thanks to a one foot shore break yes these are the days of our lives!

Quote on Sharp

2011-12-12T13:01:00.001+11:00

New Rippies looks a treat nice new format even a cool bodysurfing collection of images! Also home to the peer poll where Mr Jake Sharp cleaned up 3rd against the big boys on the knee they printed some of my words on the man!

Ink & Water

2011-12-06T13:35:00.001+11:00

I have started slowly building a body of work for my 1st solo exhibition in march next year. It's going to be a collection of art & photos below are a few glimpses of works in progress.

Not Today

2011-11-30T11:17:00.001+11:00

The waves do not look pretty like this today but I was just as keen to get out there after 3 weeks dry due to having a really good crack at cutting my pinky toe in two! The water is cold my toe hurt but I caught a wave.x

Cameras & Foam

2011-11-22T11:34:00.001+11:00

My friends are growing each year camera friends that is I hope to be an old crazy man in a room with a wall full of them.

Words & Images

2011-11-18T13:06:00.001+11:00

My smart girlfriend Aimee Sics wrote words on paper that ended up in smorgasboarder mag it's free pick it up at your local surf shop we have a pile at Boarderline. thanks

Newtown Festival

2011-11-16T12:15:00.001+11:00

Was alot bigger deal then I thought nice surprise.

Pop

2011-11-16T12:13:00.001+11:00

Outpost

2011-11-14T13:37:00.001+11:00

I highly recommend everyone gets on a Ferry to Cockatoo Island to check out the outpost project so much amazing work on display ends on Dec 11th! Below some of the many that stood out

Wave of the Day and Gallery on Swellnet

2011-11-08T09:51:00.000+11:00

http://www.swellnet.com.au/galleries/2640-dawn-patrollers

Day 2

2011-11-06T14:56:00.000+11:00

Early bird catches

2011-11-04T10:02:00.001+11:00

The worm (and still gets to work on time) the 3rd shot is not ten foot it's ten year old Jack Roberts! enjoy

Find

2011-10-30T20:57:00.003+11:00

1950's Hans Hass housing for a Rolliflex is now a very proud member of my collection family sitting happily at the head of the table. Also a few new kids in the middle even a nice Yashica super 8! I can't help myself buying these when I should be saving for the new 1dx I think I need one!

Small water

2011-10-26T13:52:00.003+11:00

A weekend in the city

2011-10-25T11:16:00.002+11:00

Print

2011-10-16T11:24:00.000+11:00

grantmolonyphoto by Grant Molony | Make Your Own Book

The best person I know

2011-10-12T16:57:00.003+11:00

These guys are the lucky ones that survive when there Mothers are hit on our roads! This is what my Mum does best look after things in need! Feeding all thru the night all the washing and all for the love. This world needs more people like my Mum. Thankyou Rob Rob

A big white blank book

2011-10-12T15:05:00.001+11:00

A big white blank book must be filled with ink! This is an eye turned boat crying it's own sea but staying put thanks to it's trusty anchor.

2011-10-10T12:51:00.000+11:00

Like A

2011-09-27T19:47:00.001+10:00

A friend wanted a Inking of a Tiger and this is the results hope she digs it!

Collection

2011-09-20T13:40:00.002+10:00

I decided to individually shot each of my film cameras this is ten of the I believe 58 not counting doubles I also discovered that I own five Olympus Trip 35's. I may have a problem a good problem.

Decked Night

2011-09-18T17:31:00.000+10:00

Boards on the wall in Newy on Friday night. We have so much underground art talent on the coast check these boys out Cameron Locklee & Dan Coy killing it. Happy to be a part of it!

Aimee writes words Grant take pictures

2011-09-18T17:15:00.001+10:00

The A team gets together again in print this time for Smorgasboarder with a story on Jughead get to Boarderline to get a hold of a copy or click the link to view online.

Sea

2011-09-11T16:48:00.001+10:00

Been awhile since I had my photo taking box in the water it was nice to get it wet even if if I only pressed the button a few times before swapping it for a board.

City

2011-09-11T16:32:00.002+10:00

Owen

2011-09-10T17:00:00.001+10:00

Congrats to Owen taking home a nice 300k in New York! I shot this on the Goldy earlier in the year

Frank

2011-09-10T16:38:00.002+10:00

This is the best father's day/b/day present I have ever given Frank Molony my dad solo Crescent cruizing. Over exposed B & W pre framing

Pain

2011-09-10T16:28:00.001+10:00

Shot Corey @ crossfitplus 1st b/day games recently and seen a whole bunch of people meet pain first hand! If u like pain click the link and see about 600 more photos of it!

Mixed Melbourne

2011-08-30T11:16:00.000+10:00

Music sounds good

2011-08-22T04:12:00.000+10:00

Beau Young & Ash Grunwald doing what they do framed in B & W shot on 1.4 50mm. I love my camera but if santa is listening I will have a 5d mII with a 1.2 50mm. thanks grant

Thanks

2011-08-19T08:42:00.000+10:00

When u put your work out on public display it's a bit scary kinda like putting a bit of yourself on the wall and hope people understand it and like it. To be honest I was blow away by the response and now will be buying my gf Aimee the Maggie Beer ice cream of her choice because I bet her I wouldn't sell any work. To those who purchased thanks again and I hope they fit well in there new home! Thanks to Benny Owen and Ash Grunwald for the idea to involve local photographers and film makers on the tour and for the invite! Also to my bro Russ for making the screen to hang them on and Aimee for hanging out next to the wind storm every time someone opened the door, really thanks. More images to come Beau young and Ash killing it on the night.

A taste

2011-08-15T18:25:00.000+10:00

A few random images to get you keen to come along and see some more at the Beachie this wednesday!

Photos in frames on the wall

2011-08-15T17:54:00.000+10:00

Get along to Ash's gig at The Beachie this wednesday for some music, surf photo's and film! I will have some work on show so if your aloud out on a week night come have a beer and enjoy the show!!

Cold Bear

2011-08-09T12:35:00.000+10:00

New inkings of the polar kind it did have a soft blue background but it didn't work for me so she went black!

On the wall @ Boarderline

2011-07-31T11:24:00.000+10:00

I have some work on display and for sale at Boarderline framed prints and canvas. Drop in and have a peep for custom work contact via email.

Aimee has new shoes

2011-07-31T11:18:00.000+10:00

Lunch tastes good the sun shines no waves in the sea and I lose scrabble but do ok for a dyslexic boy form Berka.

Big ears are good 4 listening

2011-07-29T11:14:00.000+10:00

Big eared friend ink take 3 my new favourite inking. Already started on a new large work covering 3 canvases. Hint- it's a Bear from the land of poles....

Melbourne by sign

2011-07-26T15:08:00.002+10:00

More from the week that was

2011-07-25T18:12:00.000+10:00

Photo Of The Day

2011-07-20T19:00:00.000+10:00

Go here to see more and rate my work if your keen

Melbourne 50mm Photo Essay

2011-07-19T11:02:00.000+10:00

Patterns

2011-07-12T19:16:00.000+10:00

4 days spent at sea making the most of aligning elements such an amazing run of conditions! Now my body is thanking me for returning to my day job. I would love to know how many k's I have swam or 2nd thoughts maybe not.

ZZZ New Work

2011-07-04T11:05:00.003+10:00

Ink & pen on canvas

Return to Melbourne

2011-07-01T14:57:00.000+10:00

Heading back for a weekend soon looking forward to walking the streets.

North

2011-06-27T12:27:00.001+10:00

Dad, three of my brothers Matt, Russ, Adam and myself spend a weekend north riding waves.

Drive

2011-06-19T18:52:00.008+10:00

Saturday was one of those days of driving checking every wave known to man leaving at dark and still not hitting the water till after midday! Only to return to the first spot! We have all had them, still good to get in the salt after all that!

Paper-pen-wood-burn-colour-water

2011-06-13T12:27:00.000+10:00

Ten

2011-06-11T13:50:00.000+10:00

Cuba

Latvia

France

Panama

El Salvador

Japan

Italy

Mexico

New York

Spain

Water

2011-06-10T16:22:00.001+10:00

Barn Owl Bare Foot Seq

2011-06-04T13:41:00.000+10:00

Dark Swim In

2011-06-04T13:37:00.000+10:00

Finished

2011-06-02T13:44:00.002+10:00

Peacemaker

2011-05-30T11:21:00.000+10:00

Coming Home 2 Waves

2011-05-27T18:53:00.000+10:00

It's always good to return home to waves! Today was not epic but fun all the same

Hand

2011-05-24T11:57:00.001+10:00

The monster hand on the flight home from Samoa the other day! Cheers Dawson's Creek for the pic

Samoa

2011-05-22T17:25:00.000+10:00

Sorry for the lack of posts peeps been on a mission in the land of Samoa cool place very friendly happy people, crazy warm water and yes waves.xx

Collaboration

2011-04-26T18:50:00.000+10:00

Once again happy to see work in print after teaming up with my amazingly talented girlfriend Aimee Sics. The brains and writer behind the story whilst I clicked the button on the photos and started a growing love for the coffee itself. And what better place to write about then Japan our favourite destination in the wide world. Head over HERE to read the article and enjoy your next coffee!

A Work In Progress

2011-04-26T18:31:00.000+10:00

A day off an early surf in windy seas and the start of a new inking. My big eared friend the elephant has been a common theme of late.

Skill Tester

2011-04-26T18:24:00.000+10:00

We all have our addictions some good some bad for me it's not smoking or drinking but the funny clawed machines in the corner of the shop. It's not about the prize but the joy of the fight! 17 winning treats is nice for one coin but!!

Photo Comp

2011-04-23T10:38:00.000+10:00

The Wyong Shire Council Photographic Acquisitive Prize and Exhibition 2011 is on at The Entrance gallery 29th April-8th May hopefully I can pick up some pocket money with one of the below.

A Pencil

2011-04-18T17:47:00.000+10:00

New Craft

2011-04-11T15:07:00.000+10:00

New craft under knee thanks to the hands of THIS MAN. I waxed up the blue board took it out and it felt so comfortable off the bat you can feel the time spent, detail and love put into these masterpieces! I'm so pumped to be riding these boards thankyou Mr Ken Nakatsugawa stoked to be part of the team. Also check out FULCRUM for more work from the man.

More Old friends

2011-04-11T14:51:00.000+10:00

Some more old friends find a new home.

Nancy & Ken

2011-04-08T09:19:00.000+10:00

My Grandparents were amazing people they had such a strong love, a marriage of 67 years! Today my family will celebrate the life of my Grandmother Nancy who passed away this week. They are together again.

On the road part 3

2011-04-08T07:49:00.000+10:00

On the road part 2

2011-04-07T18:37:00.002+10:00

On the road part 1

2011-04-06T07:54:00.000+10:00

A 3 part story of images on the road to the land of queens with a girl called pooh.

New look Portfolio

2011-03-27T13:59:00.000+11:00

Hey people I have been playing with my portfolio head over HERE to have a peep. I have always loved empty waves I think a wave never looks as good with someone on it just the raw beauty of the ocean and light each drop never the same you can't beat that in my eyes! So anyway there is a new gallery titled empty that is my point.

Wave Of The Day Today on Swellnet

2011-03-27T08:06:00.002+11:00

Yes it was a good few days of waves no doubt!

2 Days Of

2011-03-25T08:12:00.000+11:00

An amazing few days of waves at home hows the mid spit shot 3 down! Tired now but look at what has been on offer hope you found some yourself!

Echo Y Mano

2011-03-22T13:25:00.000+11:00

Wave of the Day Today on Swellnet

2011-03-17T11:59:00.000+11:00

Russ just won his heat this morning at Surfest and is now in the round of 48 surfing man on man later today click the link and watch live. Good luck russ!

Above & Below

2011-03-16T16:25:00.000+11:00

Mr Russ Molony getting a few this morning.

Moving picture

2011-03-16T16:11:00.002+11:00

Here is the clip myself and Josh Househam shot for the 1st track on Izzy's new album have a peep! Yew

Russ In Todays Herald

2011-03-10T18:31:00.000+11:00

Russ claimed his 7th Indigenous Classic at Surfest yesterday and got a good write up in the paper even getting more space then Slater himself. Below that a few shots we got last week hope his run continues into Surfest main event!yew

Bye Bye Honeymooners

2011-03-07T18:06:00.000+11:00

Wow time goes fast ten days on Australian soil and everyone jammed full! A very different honeymoon to the cliche resort and palm trees but these folks are going home with a smile on the face stoked they made the journey scored some fun waves and had a bunch of laughs! Cheers Grant

Fluidzone

2011-03-06T21:12:00.000+11:00

www.fluidzone.com

Some DK loving on Fluidzone from a few mini sessions.

Fulcrum

2011-03-01T15:54:00.000+11:00

New Fulcrum site is up this is the master behind the project Ken Nakatsugawa loving life last year in Aus DK time traveling head over to the site HERE and have a peep see some DK action on the TV link.yew

Welcome To The Land Of Aus

2011-02-27T18:07:00.000+11:00

Welcome Yuichi & Kiyomi only the second day and already been busy bees! Some fun waves a bunch of new food and a lot of sweets ha ha should be an amazing trip!

Ohh how I miss u

2011-02-24T17:34:00.000+11:00

Kinda sad to miss Hawaii this year but hopefully some good travel later in the year to make up 4 it some new destinations I hope! Nice to get the camera in the water this am been awhile mini juice The Entrance!

Save

2011-02-19T09:16:00.000+11:00

What are u saving 4?

Painting The Walls

2011-02-16T19:18:00.000+11:00

Painting the walls, ripping up carpet means lots of work packing and unpacking so I snapped a frame of the whole camera family and a new wall.

Colour

2011-02-08T18:40:00.000+11:00

New work Japanese ink & water colour on canvas.