Grannis ' poignant images record the decades ' surfing spirit .
Grannis ' poignant images evoke a sense of timeless grace that greatly contrasts with the modern - day extreme sport and endorsement - filled notion of surfing .
Grannis ' poignant images record the decades ' surfing spirit and evoke a sense of timeless grace that greatly contrasts with the modern - day extreme sport and endorsement - filled notion of surfing .