The Shadow Knows

Great fun watching the skateboarders at Railroad Park last weekend with Eva and Davis. Davis rode his Hoverboard while Eva and I sat and watched, and waited, and watched and waited for the perfect second to shoot these guys!

Faith Skate

Faith Skate on 2nd Avenue downtown is a foreign but very cool place for me. "Fish out of water", probably fits.  The colors and designs appeal to my photographer's eye. I'm way past trying one out for size!

Faith Skate Supply

2328 2nd Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Board...with nothing to do

There was a lot going on with Art Walk taking over 1st and 2nd Avenue Friday night so the skateboarders were just hanging out. 

Guest Photograper Patty Bradley - Airborne

This great action shot by Patty Bradley, makes me want to tag along the next time she goes on a skateboard shoot!

Wheelies

Faith Skate Supply on 2nd Avenue North.  Obviously not a place I would normally hang out but it makes for some great photo ops.

Skater's Paradise

I've noted that many of the CDP bloggers are experiencing a photo deficit.  I feel their pain.  I have been dumpster diving for photos for what seems like months.  Today's photo is from last fall's Art Walk.  This morning while doing a little "office cleaning ",  I found the business card of this artist so I can finally share this photo.  During Art Walk, artists were housed in various businesses, lofts and many on the streets of downtown Birmingham. Faith Skates, skateboard store was the perfect spot for Joseph Longoria's vibrant muscian portraits.  They have so much movement and energy they seem to jump right off the canvas.  I loved his Elvis against the backdrop of all the funky skateboards!   As a side note, I had never been in a skateboard store in my life.  I guess the kids have to buy them somewhere,  but I never gave it much thought! The brick walls were lined with all these colorful boards and there were shoes and wheels, and I guess everything you need in order to go out there and try and break your neck!

The Tune du Jour is "Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis of course!

Discover Elvis Presley!