rapunzel’s rapture

Weather:
Spring? Nope just constant rain with a day of summer throw in.

So last time I said there would be more shorter posts. It turns out I misspoke because here’s another megapost so it looks like I should just admit defeat and acknowledge that this will be the way of things.

If you’re looking for quality skateboard video discussion I’d suggest bookmarking StopThisVideo.com. Stop This Video And Go Skate is updated every Friday with thoughtful shit talking, rambling essays and general skate film debate. Top shelf!

A few other things I’d suggest taking a look at: Dan Boulton’s interview about his Southbank show on the Leica site, Brad Wescott’s interview about photography and trains on the Citrus Report and the oddness that is the Urban Marine site.

Here are the things that happened in a haphazard non-sequential presentation.

Impossible Polaroid Film - Push Test - Post Office

Test shot with Impossible Push film. The Post Office.

Impossible Polaroid Film - Push Test - Alley

Another test shot. I’m looking forward to watching this change over time.

Impossible Polaroid Film - Push Test - Wilson Red Line

The Wilson stop.

Shawn Hebrank

From the Minneappolis trip. Mr. Shawn Hebrank. Avian appreciator and artist extraordinaire.

Smokestacks

Another Minneapolis leftover. Smokestacks on the river banks.

USA Kevin at Wilson

USA Kevin’s been making it out to the morning szechuans on dry days. I love how this turned out.

Crash - back smith

John was in town with his family. Still shralping at top speed.

Buster Bear

Early morning roll around. Found this barn door.

Useless gate

Unnecessary door.

Brick Banks

Back here again.

Brick Banks

A bit of work but well worth the effort.

Odd Nude Mannequins

Some type of semi-nude mannequin occurrence.

Mark and Lena

Guess who’s back?

Octagon - Tween Show

I was honored to participate in the Tween gif show at Octagon.

Octagon - Tween Show

It was seizure inducing.

Octagon - Tween Show

My gif involved a cheeseburger.

Octagon - Tween Show

You should be able to see it and the gif I made from pictures I took at the show here.

Do Not Leave Clothes

Who’s going to stop you? That sign?

Honkytonk Ribs

Ribs.

Chicago Street Art Show

Checked out the Chicago Street art show.

Chicago Street Art Show

A ton of great work.

Chicago Street Art Show

There’s also a book.

Chicago Street Art Show

Personally I like the book a bit better. I think it’s better to see things out in the world.

Chicago Street Art Show

So go and see the show before it closes.

Chicago Street Art Show

Buy the book.

Chicago Street Art Show

If you’re an artist keep making stuff and putting it out there.

Chicago Street Art Show

I’ll keep looking for it.

Pigeon look out

This pigeon was looking out.

The fire escapes

Escape.

Big Wheel Parking

Big wheel valet service.

The rules of the air hockey table

Those are the rules.

Bunny Hutch

Batting cage and pinball date night.

one

The Cutural Center Elevator doors are hypnotic. If you stare long enough they’ll move.

glass smashed

Slowly deteriorating.

Temper

Temper.

Close up

Close Up. I assumed they stop making this in 1987.

Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas living the Dude Life.

Blossoming tree in the square

Blossoming tree in Lincoln Square.

Hot Dougs

The hot dog with the jalapeno bacon was worth the short wait.

Tasha

Tasha was visiting.

clouds

These clouds were thick and moving quickly.

JV mail

JV sends the best mail. Killed it.

odd book at the asadero

Spotted this at the Asadero.

Monkey

A weight on my chest.

Burger at Murphys

Burger with swiss cheese and sport peppers. Murphys.

Polaroid Test Shot - Impossible Push

Another test shot. Similar to the one above.

Uptown station

Randomly caught Justin rolling down the street while I was shooting the facade.

dumpster party

Dumpster party.

Patrick Cornolo at Speakeasy Tattoo in Chicago

Patrick loves what he does. He also got some good jokes.

Alex, Tom and the river

This was a mission that got slightly derailed.

Lawrence Ave

Losing light.

Tom

Tom provided encouragement and things got done. Footage of that in the future.

Cloud apocalypse

Another cloud apocalypse. North Avenue.

Bananas

Possible gorilla escape.

Central Era

Era.

downtown

Nights downtown.

Old Style

Kicking it Old Style.

Ryan 5 fakie

Another shot from the szechuan above. Better pics over on Dude Life.

Under the tracks

I spend a lot of time under tracks.

Monkey

Observing the world.

3 day weekend. Start your grills.