The winner of 2010 Red Bull Illume contest

This week Red Bull announced the winner of it’s annual Illume contest that highlights the best in action sports photography.  This years finalists were truly breathtaking.  If you need a brain break today, give them a look.

Have you ever thought of making your own surf film?  The Brown family is infamous in the surf movie world.  It began with Bruce Brown’s Endless Summer and his son Dana continues to carry the torch with Step Into Liquid and more.  If you’re looking to create an award winning flick, Dana Brown shares 8 tips for creating a world class surfing movie (or any movie).

So I hope you’re now inspired to not only make it through your Thursday, but to get out there and get creative this weekend!