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People watch as a skateboarder rides the edge of the smooth and concrete surface at the Venice Beach Skateboard Park in Venice Beach, southern California on July 13, 2011. While no one knows who made the first skateboard, the idea of attaching wheels to the bottom of wooden crates or boards probably originated in the late 1940s or 1950s in California when surfers wanted something to surf when the waves were flat. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J.BROWN / AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN
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In this print captured by Frederic J. Brown, the vibrant energy of Venice Beach Skateboard Park in southern California comes to life. As onlookers gather around, their eyes are fixed on a skilled skateboarder who fearlessly rides the edge of a smooth and concrete surface. The sun-kissed atmosphere adds an extra layer of excitement to the scene. Skateboarding, a sport that has become synonymous with California's laid-back lifestyle, traces its roots back to the late 1940s or 1950s when resourceful surfers sought a way to ride even when waves were non-existent. Although no one can claim credit for inventing the first skateboard definitively, it was during this time that wheels were attached to wooden crates or boards - giving birth to what would soon become a global phenomenon. As we gaze at this image frozen in time, we cannot help but be drawn into the world of skateboarding culture and its rich history. The photograph encapsulates not only the daring spirit of those who push boundaries on four wheels but also showcases how communities come together as spectators cheer on these modern-day daredevils. Frederic J. Brown's lens captures more than just a moment; it immortalizes an entire subculture thriving within Venice Beach's vibrant landscape. This snapshot serves as both an homage to skateboarding's origins and an invitation for us all to embrace our passions fearlessly while appreciating those who paved the way before us.
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