The rough and raw world of DIY skateboarding
A German photographer captures his band of daredevil athletes
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(Image credit: (Erik Groß))

(Image credit: (Erik Groß))

(Image credit: (Erik Groß)Now, his camera goes where he goes, capturing every trick his friends perform in makeshift skate parks across Dresden and abroad. "It's like a diary for me," Groß said.The photos f)

(Image credit: (Erik Groß))

(Image credit: (Erik Groß))

(Image credit: (Erik Groß)Since that first encounter with the Nikon, Groß has almost exclusively shot with manual cameras. "I love the whole process of shooting on film and developing it myself at home," he)

(Image credit: (Erik Groß))

(Image credit: (Erik Groß))

(Image credit: (Erik Groß)**See more of Erik Groß's work on his website, and follow him on Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram.**)
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