Surfing, Skateboarding, Music, Photography, Travel, Culture and general antics of the youth on the run.

Christian Fletcher, France, 2001 Back Den 017

Christian Fletcher photographed by Mark Oblow in France what youth

Editor’s note: You don’t just snap this photo. It comes with years of commitment. To surfing. The art. To skating. To art. To photography. To the Fletchers. And to those cultures. Mark Oblow has done all of those things, which is why when he handed Christian his journal during a trip to France, he was able to snap an image like this.-Travis

“christian fletcher , france, 2001. christian, nathan and i were there for the quik cup. what an insane trip. with an even more insane train ride that took us to the mountains. here christian is writing in my journal. shot on a yashica t-4”—Mark Oblow

To see more of Oblow’s incredible archive, check out his website, tumblr and Instagram: @markoblow

Ed templeton and Deanna Templeton photographed by Mark Oblow what youth skateboarding

Deanna and Ed Templeton, Vancouver Back Den 007

This is a photo of Deanna and Ed Templeton. Both great artists. Both great photographers. Both great people.

Kelly Slater photographed by Mark Oblow for what youth surfing

Kelly Slater, Costa Rica Back Den 006

This photo is of the best surfer to ever live.

Geoff Rowley photographed by Mark Oblow on What Youth skateboarding

Geoff Rowley, Los Angeles Back Den 005

Geoff Rowley was being mobbed by kids asking for his autograph at the X games in LA.

bruce Irons and Sonny Miller photographed by Mark Oblow

Bruce Irons and Sonny Miller, France, 2001 Back Den 004

These colors taste like music.

Arto Sarri Photographed by Mark Oblow

Arto Saari, 2003 Back Den 003

This was the first time I shot Arto. Dylan Rieder and I went to meet him right after he got on Quiksilver.

Dane Reynolds photographed by Mark Oblow

Dane Reynolds, Laguna Beach, 2004 Back Den 002

I think it was the first time I had shot with Dane. He was very quiet, and not too stoked to be getting shot actually.

Nathan Fletcher and Jason Dill Photo by Mark Oblow

Nathan Fletcher and Jason Dill, Palm Springs, 2000 Back Den 001

I remember this was the hotel Robert Downey JR. was at when he got busted for drugs back in the day.

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