Aerial sunset footage of Huntington Beach like only a true local can capture. Shot by a 34-year HB resident and professional photographer, this drone sequence locks onto surfers charging the south side of the pier under classic fall light — clean lines, advanced turns, and that unmistakable HB rhythm.
The Red Baron

🌊 Shoots in Huntington Beach, CA — Mainly Southside of the HB Pier

📸 FAA Certified Drone Pilot

🤙 34-year HB local & pro photographer

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  • Ocean-driven community

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Hey now,

I hope you’re doing well!

I’m reaching out because I’m building something special, and you’re one of the people I trust would like to be part of it.

Surf-Connection is building homegrown communities and growing like a weed, and at its core, it’s about having each other’s backs—just like we’ve always done in life.

This isn’t just about surfing,  photography, videos, and art; it’s about creating a ‘tight-knit’ group of people who watch out for one another like ‘locals’ do while doing what they love.

I’d love to catch up and share more about where this is headed.  More importantly, I want to hear from you—about what’s important to you and the people you trust.

If you know others who fit this mindset, let’s connect and make sure they’re part of something built for them, too.

Let’s talk soon. Shoot me a message or call when you have a moment.

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Tim O’Toole,
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