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DREAM Fred Mortagne (@frenchfred) reframes skateboarding like never before, arresting its photogenic allure. Against urban backdrop, the exalted architecture unveils a raw, sublime beauty at last.

DREAM Fred Mortagne (@frenchfred) reframes skateboarding like never before, arresting its photogenic allure. Against urban backdrop, the exalted architecture unveils a raw, sublime beauty at last.

@ed.templeton in his house and garage in Huntington Beach, around 2001.

This week in Paris is The Tempster week, with 3 events going down from Thursday to Saturday, in order:

. Wires Crossed exhibition at @ofrparis

. Exhibition launch at @leicastorebeaumarchais with a panel talk with Ed and myself

. Meet & Greet and more at the RVCA Paris store

@ed.templeton in his house and garage in Huntington Beach, around 2001.

This week in Paris is The Tempster week, with 3 events going down from Thursday to Saturday, in order:

. Wires Crossed exhibition at @ofrparis

. Exhibition launch at @leicastorebeaumarchais with a panel talk with Ed and myself

. Meet & Greet and more at the RVCA Paris store

@legrandjeu , librairie indépendante parisienne dédiée aux cultures urbaines et à l’art contemporain accueille chaleureusement @boardcultureexposure_ dans sa boutique le Mercredi 15 Avril à partir de 18H pour une soirée dédiée à la Board Culture.

Au programme :
Exposition et vente de tirages photos
Signature d’ouvrages
Projection de courts-métrages & Diaporama

L’occasion de se retrouver autour d’un apéro pour échanger et célébrer celles et ceux qui font vivre la scène Board Culture.

En présence de : @benjamin_deberdt_photography , de @frenchfred , et Thibaut de Longeville (@thibaut360) le nouveau président du jury pour la 3ème édition du festival qui se déroulera à Biarritz en Octobre 2026.

Librairie Le Grand Jeu
15 Passage de Ménilmontant, Paris 11
18h - 21h

Photo de l'affiche: @fabianreichenbach

Quand Benny fête ses 50 ans…

Merci Samir @samuelpartaix et @the.lodge_residency pour l’accueil, c’était dingue.

@vincebress
@x.carpi
@frenchfred
@jeremiedaclin
@ben_permanentvacation
@jasonwallmicka
@jujzubrun
@abs_lyon
@loiclusnia

Voies de Légende n°2 – Made in Bougaux
La voie oubliée d’Aveyron
 
Située dans un hameau perdu au cœur de l’Aveyron, Made in Bougaux devint, en 1999, l’une des voies les plus difficiles de France et du monde, sans que personne n’en entende parler. Cette ligne et son premier ascensionniste Jean-Luc Pomiès, je les ai découverts, par hasard, en rendant visite à ma grand-mère.
 
Cela faisait longtemps, avec @frenchfred , que nous voulions collaborer pour des photos d’escalade. J’avais très envie de savoir comment son œil allait interpréter les drôles d’animaux des falaises que nous sommes. C’est finalement au pied de cette voie, Made in Bougaux, que nous mîmes ce projet à exécution. Lorsque Fred, à peine arrivé devant le mur, est reparti en sens inverse, boîtier autour du cou, pour aller se perdre dans le village, j’avoue avoir été surpris. J’avais beau m’attendre à ce que le photographe adopte des angles originaux, je me demandais ce que diable il allait faire si loin de la falaise.
Avec Jean-Luc, nous commençâmes notre séance tranquillement lorsque la sonnerie de mon téléphone retentit. C’était Fred. « Lucien ! » me demanda-t-il, « est-ce que tu peux redescendre d’une dégaine, en limite ombre-soleil, et refaire un coup le jeté » ?
Le résultat, cette photo, m’a bluffé. Il m’a bluffé parce que Fred avait fait du village, non pas le décor, mais le personnage central. Or c’est exactement ce que nous raconte, jusque dans son nom, l’histoire oubliée de cette voie.
 
Pour en savoir plus sur Made in Bougaux, rendez-vous sur voiesdelegende.com

Merci à @beal.official de me soutenir dans ce projet à la croisée des chemins entre culture et escalade !

À Tignes, lors de l’édition hivernale du Board Culture Exposure, festival international de la photographie de Surf, de Skateboard et de Snowboard, Fred Mortagne @frenchfredmet le Seattle Pack à l’épreuve de la poudreuse de la station savoyarde. | Vidéo réalisée par @jerermy_hugues

We’re delighted to announce our second Leica-sponsored Spotlight Competition.

This edition turns its focus to black and white photography, with an exceptional prize: a @leica_camera Q3 Monochrom.

We invite you to submit your strongest black and white images with our community, for a chance to be selected.

Competition dates: 19 January – 9 February

Participants may submit up to three images a day for the duration of the competition.

The competition is exclusively open to Premium Members.

A heartfelt thank you to our judges, true masters of monochrome and Irys ambassadors, for bringing their keen eyes to this edition :

Fred Mortagne (@frenchfred)

Nina Papiorek (@ninapapiorek)

Photo credit:

1- Nina Papiorek

2- Fred Mortagne

3- Nina Papiorek

4- Fred Mortagne

#competition #photographylovers #photooftheday #leicacamera #inittowinit #behindthelens

We’re delighted to announce our second Leica-sponsored Spotlight Competition.

This edition turns its focus to black and white photography, with an exceptional prize: a @leica_camera Q3 Monochrom.

We invite you to submit your strongest black and white images with our community, for a chance to be selected.

Competition dates: 19 January – 9 February

Participants may submit up to three images a day for the duration of the competition.

The competition is exclusively open to Premium Members.

A heartfelt thank you to our judges, true masters of monochrome and Irys ambassadors, for bringing their keen eyes to this edition :

Fred Mortagne (@frenchfred)

Nina Papiorek (@ninapapiorek)

Photo credit:

1- Nina Papiorek

2- Fred Mortagne

3- Nina Papiorek

4- Fred Mortagne

#competition #photographylovers #photooftheday #leicacamera #inittowinit #behindthelens

We’re delighted to announce our second Leica-sponsored Spotlight Competition.

This edition turns its focus to black and white photography, with an exceptional prize: a @leica_camera Q3 Monochrom.

We invite you to submit your strongest black and white images with our community, for a chance to be selected.

Competition dates: 19 January – 9 February

Participants may submit up to three images a day for the duration of the competition.

The competition is exclusively open to Premium Members.

A heartfelt thank you to our judges, true masters of monochrome and Irys ambassadors, for bringing their keen eyes to this edition :

Fred Mortagne (@frenchfred)

Nina Papiorek (@ninapapiorek)

Photo credit:

1- Nina Papiorek

2- Fred Mortagne

3- Nina Papiorek

4- Fred Mortagne

#competition #photographylovers #photooftheday #leicacamera #inittowinit #behindthelens

We’re delighted to announce our second Leica-sponsored Spotlight Competition.

This edition turns its focus to black and white photography, with an exceptional prize: a @leica_camera Q3 Monochrom.

We invite you to submit your strongest black and white images with our community, for a chance to be selected.

Competition dates: 19 January – 9 February

Participants may submit up to three images a day for the duration of the competition.

The competition is exclusively open to Premium Members.

A heartfelt thank you to our judges, true masters of monochrome and Irys ambassadors, for bringing their keen eyes to this edition :

Fred Mortagne (@frenchfred)

Nina Papiorek (@ninapapiorek)

Photo credit:

1- Nina Papiorek

2- Fred Mortagne

3- Nina Papiorek

4- Fred Mortagne

#competition #photographylovers #photooftheday #leicacamera #inittowinit #behindthelens

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

Pictures (and extras) from the three-way collaboration between @adidasskateboarding, @olympiquelyonnais, and @wallstreeskateshop, shot last summer in Lyon.

Celebrating the release of a collection built for both the streets and the stands, centered around the reveal of OL’s third jersey—designed by @ericlic, Cliché’s historical graphic designer, and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville plaza.

Featuring @shinsanbongi @corentintolisso @jennsoto @niakhate @milessilvas @clintonmatapedro @timdebauche @j_mangala8

Big thanks @alboglio @_imaglobal @jovib_ @alexjunquera @reeceleung  @benpermanentvacation @jasonwallmicka @torstenfrank

“The Rolling Long Lens” made it’s debut by the one and only @frenchfred in @esskateboarding ‘Menikmati’ 25 years ago.And it wasn’t easy to convince the riders that it was going to work 😂 What seems somewhat common nowadays, was revolutionary back then.Fred introduced a new style of filming that wow’d audiences 🤩
@kellyhart @prod @prod @rodrigotx @artofoto @erickoston

The night of the world premiere in Los Angeles. November 3rd 2000.

Shot by @jogrind maybe , if not, by a frenchie for sure.

@esskateboarding

Eric Koston in Los Angeles and Bangkok during the making of Menikmati.

-Goofing with Flat Eric
-Chilling with the thaï security guards that let him skate this virgin hubba for a few beers and cigarettes
-Dressed as a Buddhist monk for his intro

Shot with a Yashica T5

Eric Koston in Los Angeles and Bangkok during the making of Menikmati.

-Goofing with Flat Eric
-Chilling with the thaï security guards that let him skate this virgin hubba for a few beers and cigarettes
-Dressed as a Buddhist monk for his intro

Shot with a Yashica T5

Eric Koston in Los Angeles and Bangkok during the making of Menikmati.

-Goofing with Flat Eric
-Chilling with the thaï security guards that let him skate this virgin hubba for a few beers and cigarettes
-Dressed as a Buddhist monk for his intro

Shot with a Yashica T5

I’m amazed that 25 years after its release, éS Menikmati is still so loved and respected so much. That really means a lot to me.

Here are the original VHS and DVD editions that came out back then — and yes, I  have a few copies that are brand new and still wrapped, and I’d love to give them away.

Just share your love for the video, in any way that feels right to you. It can be:

short edits

pictures

drawings

collages

parodies

remakes

or anything else you feel inspired to do

It doesn’t have to be technical, and please don’t spend too much time on it — keep it simple and fun.

Share it as a post or a story, and make sure to tag me.
I’ll repost some of my favourites, and at the beginning of 2026, I’ll announce the winners.

4 winners total:

📼 2 VHS
💿 2 DVDs