Sidewalk Surfing
Skateboarding was born in the late 1940’s as a result of surfers wanting to practice their surfing skills when the ocean was calm, hence the name sidewalk surfing. Right in the heart of Venice Beach, California is a skateboard park which was packed on the day I was there. The skateboarders were unbelievable to watch and I had a blast photographing them. It was a good opportunity for me to practice shooting sports/action which I don’t do very often.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Nice pics Edith! Love to photograph skateboarders! May have to find this place one day!
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December 20, 2013 at 7:48 am
Thanks Jimmy.
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December 20, 2013 at 10:35 am
Holly molly! Love your shots, really cool capture!
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December 20, 2013 at 7:50 am
Thank you so much Anne.
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December 20, 2013 at 10:35 am
The first is my favorite, because it has a painterly quality and we are able to see the expression on his face. Well done.
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December 20, 2013 at 8:31 am
Thanks very much Sally.
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December 20, 2013 at 10:37 am
Great angles. I’ve had a few chances but never came up with anything so sweet.
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December 20, 2013 at 8:48 am
Thanks Victor. It was fun to shoot.
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December 20, 2013 at 10:37 am
What awesome composition! I love these!
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December 20, 2013 at 10:27 am
Thank you Laura.
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December 20, 2013 at 10:38 am
Wonderful images. Really enjoyed them.
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December 20, 2013 at 10:37 am
Thanks Sherry.
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December 20, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Fantastic the shots ! Exciting !
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December 20, 2013 at 11:01 am
It was my pleasure and thank you Kristel.
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December 20, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Fantastic action photos.
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December 20, 2013 at 11:28 am
Thanks so much Maralee.
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December 20, 2013 at 3:48 pm
What a fun set of images. Nice work Edith.
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December 20, 2013 at 11:40 am
Thanks Steven.
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December 20, 2013 at 3:48 pm
These are fantastic, Edith!!
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December 20, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Thanks so much Lisa.
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December 20, 2013 at 4:05 pm
What a cool place! and I didn’t know that history of skateboarding … makes sense though. I love the first one because It looks like a canyon, but all of the actions shots are great!
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December 21, 2013 at 7:14 am
Thanks so much LB.
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December 23, 2013 at 9:07 am
Exciting shots, Edith. You really captured the daring moves. Love the b&w. Happy holidays!
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December 22, 2013 at 5:37 am
Thanks Jane. Happy holidays to you too.
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December 23, 2013 at 9:07 am
Fabulous photo love the movement!!!
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December 22, 2013 at 7:35 pm
Thank you 🙂
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December 23, 2013 at 9:08 am
Wonderful photos!!
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December 23, 2013 at 12:50 am
Thank you for visiting and for your comments.
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December 23, 2013 at 9:08 am
These are great! My fav is the first!
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December 23, 2013 at 10:45 am
Thanks Karen.
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December 23, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Great shots Edith, I tried it once, broke my elbow.
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December 23, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Thanks so much Mark. It’s not an easy sport although they sure make it look easy.
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December 23, 2013 at 9:00 pm
Really wonderful shots, Edith!
This is quite a sport and I have seen some really amazing tricks performed on these. Love that first shot!
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December 23, 2013 at 4:59 pm
Thanks so much Jimi.
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December 23, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Those are some great action shots!
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January 3, 2014 at 5:22 pm
Thanks so much 🙂
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January 5, 2014 at 8:44 pm