Author(s): Ivana Bajic; Gabirela Tellez (Artist)

Surfing

NATURE OF SURF WOMEN is a technology-enhanced photography book that celebrates women surfers exactly as they are. Join us on an immersive photo and audio journey with surfers in Costa Rica. Working beyond the lens of mainstream surf media, our book captures the courage and camaraderie of surf women and the peace and freedom of riding the waves. A mosaic of 30 women from ages 12 to 67 come together to form unique artistic images representing the beauty and strength of the female body. The book consists of 22 stories of individual journeys, best friends adventuring together, family challenges, finding surf buddies, and mother-daughter bonding. A highlight of this book is the recordings of stories of personal transformation, adaptation to life in the jungle, and love of riding the waves, all mixed with the sounds of nature in Costa Rica. Be sure to scan the QR codes and enter into an immersive audio experience associated with each story.NOSARANosara sits on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's five Blue Zones regions where people tend to live much longer than average. This place has powerful female energy, rooted in the legend of the indigenous princess for whom the village is named, and the community of women surfers is one of the most diverse and inspiring in the world.The beaches of Nosara are the setting for the photography project Nature of Surf Women, a collaboration between producer Ivana Bajic and photographer Gabriela Téllez. As co-authors, Ivana and Gabi combine their talents to tell a powerful story about the unique and timeless relationship between women and water.Legendary audio naturalist Martyn Stewart created the atmosphere that provides an emotional connection between the audience and the surfer, offering an immersive journey into the lives of these women.The foreword of the book is written by former professional surfer Holly Beck.The book's epilogue, written by environmental activist Katherine Terrell, will be dedicated to today's most challenging problems in coastal towns worldwide.www.natureofsurfwomen.comIG @nature_of_surfwomen