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Bachelors: Part IV

| posted on June 06, 2012

An anonymous standout among the hordes of Rincon talent. Photo: Gilley

Rob Gilley

Previously in denial about his photographic past, Rob Gilley now rummages through his trove of mediocrity.

Every surf photographer has them. A boatload of images without a name attached. A pile of “unidentifieds.”

It occurred to me that now, in this era of social media and cyber-connectivity, that there’s a way to possibly solve that. Give those photographs a public forum and let the World Wide Web attempt to link up these unidentified surfers with names. A public game of match making. Veritable hook-ups for some needy bachelors.

So let’s see how this game of Image Match goes. Check the photos below, see if it’s someone you recognize, and then post their name on the comment board.

Good Luck.

Maverick's. Photo: Gilley

Ventura County. Photo: Gilley

Black's Beach. Photo: Gilley

Newport Beach. Photo: Gilley

La Jolla Cove. Photo: Gilley

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Sean coyne
June 7, 2012 6:23 pm

Looks like Bill Laity at newps

MD
June 7, 2012 1:42 pm

Only seeing some pro going ballistic on some epic surf trip is great but nice to remember we all have our own personal moments of glory. There are so many unsung hero moments out there. Why not reward a few with simple recognition? I dig this section.

willc
June 6, 2012 3:14 pm

Kiel Miller at blacks.

willc
June 6, 2012 2:52 pm

Blacks photo looks like Keil Miller

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