Jan 2008
off the map
Last year, after multiple run-ins with bad luck and
bad conditions, Travis Robb, Mark Landvik, Eric
Jackson and I set out to find a new spot. We
searched and searched, and eventually came upon a
little miracle of geography that was perfectly made
for snowboarding. Especially for shooting photos of
snowboarding. We spend a few days "working the
zone" before other obligations dragged us in
different directions and although we put some great
stuff on film, we had unfinished business.
We're back in our spot. It has set up differently this year, different in a good way. Sammy Luebke is along for the ride this time and he's having a ball riding the best pillows on the planet. The level of riding has jumped through the roof this year. While we were happy linking transitions with big straight airs last year, this year tricks are getting thrown in the most insane places. I'm totally exhausted and I have so much to take care of at home, but for now, I'm in the middle of an amazing dream and I'm going to hit snooze for just a couple more days.
We're back in our spot. It has set up differently this year, different in a good way. Sammy Luebke is along for the ride this time and he's having a ball riding the best pillows on the planet. The level of riding has jumped through the roof this year. While we were happy linking transitions with big straight airs last year, this year tricks are getting thrown in the most insane places. I'm totally exhausted and I have so much to take care of at home, but for now, I'm in the middle of an amazing dream and I'm going to hit snooze for just a couple more days.
On the road
15/01/08 18:06 Filed in: Travel
I am on the road with Standard Films right now.
Over the long drive, Travis and I talked about
all sorts of things, one of the themes that
comes up frequently with us is creativity,
inspiration, and how our lives are affected by
the ebbs and flows of the creative cycle. One
thing that always seems to kill creativity, is
working from home. When you are home you are
trapped in your normal routine and held
hostage by the mundane. Chores and bills and
social obligations all draw energy away from
the creative process.
Hit the road though, and all that is behind you. You see new things, and you see regular things in a new light. It is guaranteed to kickstart my inner art guy.
I'm missing out on so much at home right now, but at least if I have to miss that, I can be happy about taking good pictures.
I shot this while were driving so it's not really one of the good pictures...
Hit the road though, and all that is behind you. You see new things, and you see regular things in a new light. It is guaranteed to kickstart my inner art guy.
I'm missing out on so much at home right now, but at least if I have to miss that, I can be happy about taking good pictures.
I shot this while were driving so it's not really one of the good pictures...
Back in BC
I'm back in BC after a really short trip to Baker.
Although we didn't end up getting what we went for,
we did manage to get a whole bunch of other stuff.
I got to do a few turns on Baker in between shots
which is always nice, and met Nick, Nate and Sammy.
I also got to see some good old friends, Sean
Sullivan! Ranquet, Barrett, Temple, Shaun McKay,
John Laing, Pat McCarthy (who is looking good, and
riding after the accident)
All in all, it was a nice trip if a little too short. Washington is beautiful
All in all, it was a nice trip if a little too short. Washington is beautiful
some other stuff
08/01/08 17:15 Filed in: movies
Brian Hockenstein and Lenny
Rubenovitch made a little documentary about
the early days of snowboarding in Whistler. I
did a little interview for him and parts of it
are sprinkled in the movie. Brian was good
enough to finally put it on line today and I
got to watch it for the first time.
check it out here
One reason I stopped working in an office is because it made me look like that! Damn son.
D.
check it out here
One reason I stopped working in an office is because it made me look like that! Damn son.
D.
Washington Shenanigans
07/01/08 22:24 Filed in: Work
the show
06/01/08 00:37 Filed in: slide show