Golden Hour Surf Action Ecuador – Tropical Wave Riding Photography by Ryan Struck for Billabong, Quiksilver & Warm-Water Surf Brands
Stunning golden-hour surf action photograph by New Jersey-based commercial photographer and director Ryan Struck, captured in Ecuador during an idyllic warm-water session. This vibrant image features a surfer carving or riding a clean, peeling wave with perfect form, warm sunset/sunrise light bathing the scene in rich golden-orange hues, turquoise water, flying spray, and tropical coastal energy that conveys effortless flow, exotic adventure, and the pure joy of prime equatorial surf conditions in natural, dramatic backlight or side lighting. Ideal for creative directors, art directors, producers, and photo researchers at leading agencies (e.g., Wieden+Kennedy, 72andSunny, Anomaly, Droga5) and high-budget brands such as Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Hurley, Patagonia, or publications like Surfer Magazine, The Inertia, Stab seeking authentic visuals for tropical surf campaigns, boardshorts/activewear collections, South American travel editorials, golden-hour lifestyle features, branded adventure content, or high-production video stills that capture warmth, performance, and paradise wave-riding allure.