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Skateboard Balance in Portland's Underground Bowl

A skater navigates the concrete bowl at Commonwealth Skateboarding in Portland's Buckman district during an editorial shoot for Red F Skateboards.

A skateboarder suspended mid-air above a concrete bowl at Commonwealth Skateboarding in Portland's Buckman neighborhood, his weathered deck marked with a distinctive red 'F' logo. The dramatic low-angle perspective captures the moment of weightless transition, arms outstretched for balance against the industrial backdrop of exposed ceiling beams and graffitied walls. Harsh artificial lighting creates stark contrasts in this subterranean skate sanctuary.

Commonwealth Skateboarding, 1425 Southeast 20th Avenue, Buckman, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97214, United States

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Technical

Camera
X-T3
Lens
Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
Focal length
17.6mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Shutter
1/1250s
ISO
640
Resolution
4160 × 6240 (26.0 MP)
File size
5.5 MB

Licensing Status

Model release: Not applicable
Property release: Not applicable
Editorial use only