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Skateboarders practice at the Kaos Temple skatepark in the northern Spanish village
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Skateboarders practice at the Kaos Temple skatepark in the northern Spanish village
Skateboarders practice at the Kaos Temple skatepark in the northern Spanish village of Llanera in the Asturias region on December 26, 2015. The skatepark is a former church, turned into a place of pilgrimage for lovers of skate culture by the Church Brigade collective. This currently deconsacrated church was built in 1913 and abandoned for decades until the collective Church Brigade and artist Okuda San Miguel turned the Santa Barbara temple into a skateboarding park. AFP PHOTO / CESAR MANSO / AFP PHOTO / CESAR MANSO
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This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of skateboarders honing their skills at the Kaos Temple skatepark in the quaint village of Llanera, nestled in Spain's picturesque Asturias region. What makes this skatepark truly unique is its unconventional setting – a former church that has been transformed into a mecca for skate culture enthusiasts by the visionary Church Brigade collective. Originally built in 1913 as the Santa Barbara temple, this deconsecrated church had stood abandoned for decades until it found new life through an extraordinary collaboration between Church Brigade and artist Okuda San Miguel. The result is a breathtaking fusion of architectural grandeur and urban artistry, where stained glass windows now overlook daring tricks and gravity-defying stunts. The image showcases not only the raw talent and dedication of these skateboarders but also serves as a testament to human creativity and adaptability. It symbolizes how spaces can be repurposed to breathe new life into forgotten structures while fostering communities united by shared passions. Photographer Cesar Manso masterfully captures every exhilarating moment with his lens, freezing time to immortalize this remarkable transformation. Through his lens, we witness history being made as skaters carve their own paths within these hallowed walls. This photograph stands as a powerful reminder that even seemingly incompatible worlds can converge harmoniously when imagination knows no bounds.
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