R.I.P Flame 1948-2005

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On October 10th of this year, a legendary Surf Photographer, Larry "Flame" Moore passed away after a 3 year battle with brain cancer. he was 56. he spent almost 30 years photographing surfers for Surfing Magazine (www.surfingthemag.com)

Now i didn't know Flame personally. but i did email him asking for advice on surf photography and he did email me back. he was very informative, as well as extremely friendly. and he seemed happy that someone asked him for help. along with emailing him, ive enjoyed his surf photos since i was a kid.


He died two months after receiving the Lifetime Achievment Award.
Surfers around the world grieve this loss, we have lost a brother, and he will be missed. He leaves behind a wife and a son.

In memory of Flame, i would like to share with u some of his pictures that he took over his 56 years on earth. Enjoy.


Flame Himself

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some pictures taken by Flame

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this is my favorite picture. this was in California, i believe. In Memory of Flame, surfers gathered to paddle out and make a circle in the ocean to remember Flame. i especially like the fact that a Rainbow appeared while they were out there.
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Thanks for the memories and the photos Flame. You were truly a big part of surfing, and you will go down in the books of surfing history among the legends.
 
Rest In Peace, Flame!

Nice thread, AJ. I really enjoyed the pics you posted.
 
:angel: :( AJ, I am sorry for the loss of someone like "Flame" who has become a beautiful part of you life!!!

I have seen many surfer photos, but, never in my life have I seen any pictures as beautiful as the ones "Flame" captured!!!

He captured such beauty, excitement and all the moments that become a part of a surfer's life!!!! AJ, you did such a beautiful job dedicating this thread to someone who had become a part of your life, too!!!! The picture of the surfers out there in the water remembering "Flame" with the rainbow really captured my heart!!! How all you surfers must have loved him in a deep and special way.

:sadwave: MAY YOU REST IN PEACE "FLAME" , YOU HAVE BEEN TRULY LOVED BY YOUR SURFER PALS, ESPECIALLY OUR SPECIAL AD SURFER PAL AJ.

Thanks AJ!!!! :hug:
 
Impressive Flame's photographer professional images!

RIP Flame...

Like everyones will not forget about Flame has great memories so many different things his professional photographer work.
 
well i would like to thank you guys for ur kind words.

im happy to be able to share a special part of my life with you guys. let u guys see the REAL surfing world, instead of the one that is portrayed on tv, u know, the drinking the drugs the girls and the fights. there are some fights, but there's a lot more love and respect than there is violence.

thanks for visiting the surfing culture.
 
RIP Flame...sorry to see him go....those were great photos of the surfs and people surfing. May he rest in peace.
 
I never saw those pics before but i can say they are beautiful works.. sad to hear about Flame is gone but hes in a better place now. All we can do is look back on his pics he did .. Hes happy clickin clickin in heaven now... :)
 
im sorry he was pretty young

that just makes me think of my dad he was born in 1948 i can't imagine him passing away so young.
 
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