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“sk8boarding has so many gifted children, jon is one of them… (hot bath, a glass of milk, and an aleister crowley book). jon goemann in spain, 2009. shot on segal 120 camera, ilford delta 100 b&w 120 film.” —Mark Oblow
Jon Goemann, Spain, 2009 Back Den 096
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John Cardiel, Marseille, France, Circa Back Den Back Den 068
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