Smith Optics Surf Adventure in Galapagos Islands

Smith Optics took a Bleach Productions and athletes to the remote Galapagos Islands for a surf adventure campaign. Surfers Dillon Perillo, Brett Barley, and Mike Gleason followed the footsteps of Charles Darwin, enduring 16 hours of travel to reach the little known surf destination of San Cristóbal in the Galapagos. The island, with a population under 6000, is home to the oldest permanent settlement of the archipelago and where Darwin first went ashore in 1835.

Against backdrops of volcanic cliffs and pristine shorelines, the images showcase Smith's signature style on a surf expedition in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The photoshoot highlights the Galapagos' natural splendor and Smith's spirit for exploration.

Photographer - Mark Welsh