Blue Matrix

• Photographer
  Marc Lenfant
• Technical Info
  1/1600 Sec - F8 - Iso500 - 240 Mm - Format 4/3
• Photo Date
  O2/06/2024

Inside a nearly sealed water tunnel, Matahi Drollet curls within the legendary wave of Teahupo’o. The translucent wall surrounds him like a blue matrix — both protective and perilous. A leading figure in Tahitian free surfing, Matahi made his mark as a teenager on this notoriously heavy wave. Far from contests, his path celebrates pure commitment and connection with raw nature. Here, fully focused, he seeks the exit of this perfectly timed barrel — a fleeting moment of grace where raw power meets fluid elegance.

Originaire de France métropolitaine, je vis depuis plus de 25 ans en Polynésie Française où je consacre l'essentiel de mon temps libre à la photographie. Randonneur et plongeur, je cherche à montrer la beauté mais aussi la fragilité des écosystèmes terrestres et marins qui m’entourent.