Documentary Photography Project

Seeking Empty Pools! Documentary Photography Project (ongoing) This website is outreach for my ongoing photography project documenting the pools of the greater Los Angeles area.  If you have a pool constructed between roughly 1940 and 1975 in any condition, I would love to document it before it gets demolished or … Continue reading

Public Service Announcement

Pool Skating History Trailer

Reprinted from http://blog.istia.tv/2012/04/who-invented-pool-skateboarding.html

Pool Skating Tip #13

Bring a broom. Having a good broom on any pool skating mission is a must.  If you don’t have one, you might not skate.  If it breaks before the work is done, hope you have a strong back.  The broom is your best friend.  Learn how to sweep, then do … Continue reading

Australian Pool Skating

Pool Skating Down Under

Australian Pool Skating

Tony Jones: Roman End

Chopped palm trees make good cup holders. Tall weeds and a painted over pool are signs of life for pool skating. Looks like this one had a slippery surface and was painted to add some grip. Fin release down the face of a pool is not so rad. Southern California … Continue reading