I’m not done posting from the Maine trip and a few other things that happened after, but I thought I’d jump ahead and post some images from a big event here this past weekend. Saturday marked the opening of the new Venice Skate Park, a … Continue readingBig day for Dogtown – Venice Skate Park grand opening
I had a fun time checking out the U.S. Sumo National Championships at Venice Beach yesterday. The competition was held on the basketball courts near Muscle Beach and drew a decent crowd. There were competitors from all weight classes, with the largest wrestler, Kelly Gneiting, … Continue readingU.S. Sumo Championships
Here’s another from the hood. Trying to work up the nerve to flip off of it, Curt “CP” Parks runs along the Venice Graffiti Wall in Venice Beach, Calif., while shooting some photos with other members of his hip-hop group, RME. Also known as the … Continue readingVenice Graffiti Wall
I’ve been doing a bit of shooting through an old WWI-era Hasselblad that I have. The camera was a gift from my Uncle Mike several years ago. It’s a beautiful old black box with shiny silver hardware, but the shutter has never worked and I’d … Continue readingVintage Hasselblad meets 2009 Nikon
Southern California’s Taj Gibson displayed a range of emotion during an NCAA men’s basketball game against crosstown rival UCLA in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. Despite holding the score close through the second half, USC was unable to close the deal, giving UCLA … Continue readingHighs and lows
Members of the Penguin Swim Club line up before plunging into the frigid Pacific Ocean while taking part in the 49th annual New Year’s Day swim at Venice Beach in Venice, Calif., on Thursday, January 1, 2009. Water temperatures at noon were around 54 degrees. … Continue readingPolar plunge?