Retiro in February

I finally visited Parque del Retiro in downtown Madrid in late February. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Let’s just say the park exceeded my expectations. It’s April now, and I’ve gone back a couple of times. More frames from those times coming in a later post.

There were some rollerbladers skating in the street in the park. They were doing some fun stunts, like the limbo, for a small crowd of park-goers that were watching.I threw out a couple Speedlights and tried to make some frames. It seems that many college-age Spaniards know a little English. It’s convenient and helpful. They were fun to shoot and watch.

I don’t know if I have ever found a BMX-er, rollerblader, skateboarder, etc. who wasn’t cool with me taking pictures of them doing his/her stuff. Cool folks.

Thanks to the skaters for letting me shoot y’all. I’ll see y’all around.

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April 16, 2012 | Categories: Spain, Sports | Tags: acrobatics, bubbles, España, Ethan Klosterman, Florida Park, Leetol, Madrid, Parque del Retiro, roller blade, skate, Spain, speedlight, strobe, strobist, study abroad, stunts | Leave a comment