On September 27th, the Berrics stopped in Seattle.

Seattle was their first stop in their new contest, the Battle for Aberrica. It was held at All Together Skatepark and hosted by 35th North Skateshop.

The Battle of Aberrica consists of 8 stops where games of SKATE are played with 16 skaters per stop. The final 2 skaters from each stop will go to the Berrics to battle to be King of Aberrica.

Personally, I find the skate scene incredibly inspiring. The creativity, the graphics, the filming, the music picked in video parts, the clothing, the photos—the culture is a big motivation for me. Even cruising on a skateboard can have a calming effect.

I think the scene specifically in Seattle is amazing—35th North, Alive & Well, All City Showdown, Beware of Sasquatch, Vic's Market, All Together Skatepark, Amigos Skateboards, Sausage Skateboards, North End Skateshop (RIP), Manik Skateboards (RIP)—you should check it out.

These are two shots are from the same battle. The winner from this particular match up is going on to the Berrics—but no spoilers here.

There's a fine line between taking in your surroundings and taking photos. You want to capture the moments, but at the same time not forget to experience the moments.

All photos were taken on Ilford film with an Olympus Stylus Epic camera.

the Mariners—
the 3-time U.S. Open Cup winning Sounders—
the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks—

these are the main sporting attractions in Seattle.*

However, on August 25, 2014, the eyes in Seattler were on the Red Bull Soapbox Race.

That fine Sunday afternoon featured 36 teams racing down Yesler Way in Downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood.

The hay bale lined course featured turns, ramps, and jumps complete with a "car wash" of metallic blue streamers at the finish line.

Some went through the wash, while others failed to finish.

I was able to get a spot next to the jump. Even though it was a congested area, I was able to stick out my point and shoot with color print film to snap a couple shots.

These are my favorites from the afternoon.

It's always entertaining to attend a sporting event. Especially when they are unconventional. Loud cheering from sporting events will always give me goosebumps.

*note: I miss the Sonics—forever and always...until we get back what is rightfully ours.

Photographs were taken on Fuji Pro 400H film with an Olympus Stylus Epic.

update 9/16/14: Sounders are now 4-time US Open Cup Winners