Saturday 17 March 2012

Hugh Holland's 70s skate kids: Locals Only

HUGH HOLLAND'S 70s SKATE KIDS




"Lost in a turn, board and feet melting into pure expression, illuminated under scorching sunsets: photographer Hugh Holland's incredible portraits of 70s skate kids - pre commercialism and sponsorship - capture a magical moment in sideways culture.

Now collated in his book Locals Only, this glowing and unique collection of images all began with a chance encounter in 1975....
Holland, just starting his career, was driving up from Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles, when he spotted the bodies of brown kids weaving up the sides of the drain ditches adjacent to the canyon..."

(via Nollie)

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