Surf photography is evolving in so many ways, mainly because of the advent of modern DSLRs. The photographer is only limited by their creativity. Here are a few examples of different photo applications.
High Speed burst modes converted to GIFs: (click on picture, or here to animate the image)

Low-light artistic silhouette:

all images ©2008 Mark Dimalanta
High Speed burst modes converted to GIFs: (click on picture, or here to animate the image)

Low-light artistic silhouette:

all images ©2008 Mark Dimalanta