Thanksgiving Special: Steve Bissell’s “Field of Dreams”

» Brent Lieberman wrote on 11.23.11 @ 12:15 AM

A Master Blaster glimpse into the width and depth of a lifestyle that only a few understand, truly. The places and shades of our beloved home, as seen through the eye of the artist…..Steve-O. Truly inspirational, introspective and inspiring. Steve once again raises the bar, his eyebrow and instills a twinkle in all our eyes. Thanks for being you, my friend.

» char harris wrote on 11.23.11 @ 08:20 AM

What a beautiful collection of pictures from past and present. You really are the best, and captured our beloved Santa Barbara, and Rincon, love it Steve!

» eric knowles wrote on 11.23.11 @ 08:33 AM

beautiful shots steve, i really enjoyed this:)

» Baron Spafford wrote on 11.23.11 @ 08:56 AM

The Master once again gives us a glimpse into his heart.
Steve, Thank You for sharing with us your gift of (in)sight.
B

» Deb Trauntvein wrote on 11.23.11 @ 10:04 AM

Wow!!! Now I really want to go surfing!!!
These are fantastic!!
Thanks!!!
Aloha!
Debtraining12

» Dave Gilovich wrote on 11.23.11 @ 11:32 AM

Right on, Steve! Still amazing after all these years….

» DiabloGator wrote on 11.23.11 @ 11:55 AM

¡Señor Sueños, el mejor qué hay!  Wow, what color and contrast. True genius in action.  Thanks for the incredible journey.

» Eddy O wrote on 11.23.11 @ 12:26 PM

Incredible Beauty displaying our Treasures of the CC Mahalo Nui’ Loa

» Sandy Coker wrote on 11.23.11 @ 12:44 PM

Steve, you are the Master at capturing the beauty of the ocean as well as life! Ever since we got a glimpse of your Panama slide show back in the 70’s, I’m hooked! Whenever I listen to Santana, those images come to mind! Please keep them coming, love you Steve Bissell!

» Ben Hamilton wrote on 11.23.11 @ 02:20 PM

Steve, and all.
Each shot is prime.  Sublime.  But the 5th bonus is beyond things natural and touches the supernatural.  Thanks, as I needed another gode in the rib to bring
chuckles of the teen and pre-teen core back to my inner self.  Those are old friends toward the horizon, stroking
stoaking, and pulling for the green on the outside while
they glance shoreward to see their comrad’s trail.

» Dave K. wrote on 11.23.11 @ 05:49 PM

Thanks for all the great memories…
The Queen is still alive and well ...

All the best to you and the fam this
holiday season -

cheers,d.k.

» Rio Bissell wrote on 11.23.11 @ 06:12 PM

My dads passion for photography is amazing, He’ll go to any length to capture the greatest shot. I’m glad that in a way I contributed to his amazing work by carrying his equipment for him sometimes. Rock on Dad, being a BIG music fan myself I must say great choice of song.

» Hugh Mann wrote on 11.23.11 @ 06:26 PM

I met Steve at Brooks, and thought that he was an idiot savant then, and still do! Great work.

» Elaine in Clearwater, fl wrote on 11.23.11 @ 07:34 PM

Stevie!!
Awesome shots…you rock!
Abrazos
Elaine

» Lon Marshalk wrote on 11.23.11 @ 08:41 PM

Man that was great! What great phtopgraphy & artwork in this fantastic slidshow. Outstanding Mr. Steve Bissell!! You should film surf movies. Dug seeing my bud “Casa Rio” at the end. Really enjoyed it. Thanks!

» Bill Barnfield wrote on 11.24.11 @ 05:58 AM

Thanks for stirring great memories Steve.  Been over 35 years since we last talked but looking at your exquisite imagery makes it seem like only yesterday.

» Chris Coker wrote on 11.24.11 @ 11:03 AM

Wow! Brings back fond memories and emotions!
    Touches my inner soul. Kind of makes me
    teary eyed.

» Anne Maule wrote on 11.24.11 @ 03:34 PM

Im stoked Steve has been bringing his lunacy to our eyes for as long as I can remember, Im almost cross eyed from this one!

» Arthur Lenz wrote on 11.24.11 @ 09:51 PM

Is this guy for real?

» Outlander2015 wrote on 11.24.11 @ 11:57 PM

I think how wild it must look to the guy on the board….then you see shots like this

makes you wish you have zoom lens eyes
I like the pipeline shots
it used to fascinate me when I was a kid….but not so into cold water sharks (NW)
Great Job!

» cowboylikeme wrote on 11.25.11 @ 12:59 AM

Steve, those are some of the best photos I have ever seen of the surf in Santa B…. I would love to get some prints from you! Tell Rio and John I said hi!

» Rupert Turner wrote on 11.25.11 @ 09:17 AM

Steve-O….. Otro homerun !!  Way out there !!
  Thank you…. tu hermano rupert

» Nelson B. wrote on 11.25.11 @ 09:54 AM

Stevo, thanks for the journey. The first shot of the point reminds me of a painting i had made while stationed in Korea in 1973. I had a copy of Surfer Mag and I tore out a picture and had a painting made of that break. It still hangs in my living room.
Stay crazy man.

» Regg I. Kupp wrote on 11.25.11 @ 03:18 PM

I too, went to Brooks, Class of ‘69, and I remember Steve as being very eccentric. I always wondered how he did, now I see.

» Salvadore "Stinky" Bluze wrote on 11.25.11 @ 06:08 PM

I surfed in Panama back in the 50’s and always wondered what that skinny little kid with the camera was doing, now I know. Seems like he learned how to use it well. I guess its a good thing I didnt pound him back then!

» Rum and Coke Boys wrote on 11.25.11 @ 09:25 PM

Big Daddy does it again.  You are the water planets number one documenter.  Stay sharp my fiend.  Come and visit me boy!

» Matt C wrote on 11.25.11 @ 09:51 PM

Special and special. An artist at work like no other. Your work is honoring the “Queen” but you are the “King” in the relationship. keep them rolling for us servants

» A. Lien wrote on 11.26.11 @ 12:23 AM

I met Steve at Brooks also, and I could tell he was going to do great things, he had that eye of the tiger look in his eyes. I sell insurance in Hoboken and make a lot of money, BUT I live in Hoboken and sell insurance. Havent picked up a camera in 30 years. Keep that eye Steve. Geeze I miss SB.

» Mike McCrory wrote on 11.26.11 @ 10:08 AM

Stevo, its so so great to watch your amazing slide shows again.I truly missed them and want to see them all on the big screen. Please make that happen! I also feel blessed to be part of your family and witness first hand your unmatched talent. Whats next?, your other son.

» BERNIE BAKER wrote on 11.26.11 @ 09:49 PM

You knew how and why you were shooting back in the early 70’s and it hasn’t changed.Some people simply push a camera button, you always knew how to roll it smoothly, to get the best image. I left SB…Thank God you stayed to record the Point.

» Terrell wrote on 11.27.11 @ 07:59 PM

Stevo

Another awsome video but what else is new..Great job dude keep up the good work. Sure miss those days but what the heck at lease we can at least get into the water. Sure miss the con and the Ranch….
Happy holidays buddy…

Terrell

» Ronda Call (Stabler) wrote on 11.29.11 @ 05:11 PM

Steve, This is yet another All Inspiring Experience…THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Is it ever too late to become something you’ve not been yet??  You’ve inspired me to become a Surfer, a Traveler, Learn how to use that camera my Dad gave me and be a photographer, go to film school, do something for the Earth, move to Panama, forget the Rat Race, jump in my car, put the top down, get on PCH!!  All from your beautiful art….Love, Ronda Call (Stabler)
(Hi Anna!  Hi Sunday!)

» Nate Bassan wrote on 11.29.11 @ 06:56 PM

Great photography..!

» Nate Bassan wrote on 11.29.11 @ 06:58 PM

We will be in LA in early january 2012.
Will visit you..!
Nate

» Angela D. Garcia wrote on 11.29.11 @ 10:07 PM

Wow Steve !!! Long Time ! I still have your Rincon photo with Gary in the foreground you signed for me, it’s still hanging in my living room, past 18 yrs on Maui now.
Great slide show, but I know you have sooo mmaaanny mmooore ! Please keep on sharing ! Love & miss you,
Please say Aloha to Anna & Sunday for me,
Angela

» deb hudson wrote on 11.30.11 @ 02:01 PM

beautiful—i especially love the one of heather dancing on her board—the “queen” of rincon indeed!

» Aki Maashenbaaker wrote on 11.30.11 @ 02:12 PM

Although I have become famous making music on beer bottles, I know good art when I see it, and this is tasty as an ice cold one.

» Aggie wrote on 11.30.11 @ 03:33 PM

Beautiful!!! Abrazos siempre!

» Muddyboy3 wrote on 12.01.11 @ 07:58 PM

Loved the pics! What a miracle of nature. I once had a relationship with Rincon and I miss her so!

» Kiki wrote on 12.02.11 @ 11:53 PM

Wow, another beautiful piece of art.  It touches and inspires my inner soul. You need to be working on a much bigger canvas,
Stevo!  Brings back many memories….
otro hermano,
Kiks

» BF aka Deadshaper wrote on 12.03.11 @ 08:54 AM

Mi hermano…such inimitable style.
You pull my heartstrings once again.
I remember
Running down that beach with single fin in hand
The blazing sunset at Tarantula..surviving triple overhead.
Boy, my legs were skinny and hair long back then, eh?
Not only did you capture my interest
You captured my soul!

Suave.

» Tucker Stevens wrote on 12.03.11 @ 11:15 PM

Steve, you look fantastic cutting across the Rincon swells. I am so glad we had the pleasure to become friends when you were 10 years old and you wanted a ride to Rincon, Hammonds, and Miramar. John Eichert and I would pick you up at John’s house and off we would go in what ever surfing car I owned at the time. You were a free spirit that loved being in the salt water. Well your adventure continues…...........PS: Happy BDay

» LEO EASTHAM wrote on 12.08.11 @ 04:28 PM

AWESOME STUFF STEVO !!

» Kim Mearig wrote on 12.14.11 @ 12:05 PM

Beautiful images. I’ve always loved your stuff. AWESOME.

» Sapo' wrote on 05.19.12 @ 04:59 PM

Steve you are the surfers photographers photographer numero uno Wha hoping mon? Whenever you were shooting Kiki in Panama we all wanted in on the shot hoping you would take our picture and take your eye off kiki once in a while. Your pictures are beautiful. You took me to Hollister Ranch in 74 was great and now I am seeing it through your eyes in your work excellent. thanks for the memories Bob “Frog”