Nollie Heelflip

Artist: Graham Lea
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Nollie Heelflip

Here’s a philosophical question:
If this guy isn’t goofy, does that make this a reverse-heelflip and, if so, is that easier or harder than a goofy-nollie-heelfip?

Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Graham Lea

Hmmmm… Obviously you should ‘view larger’ on this one.
Bill Fonseca

Great sequence shot Graham.
Graham Lea replied

Thanks, Bill!
It’s one of very few good shots that I got out of my first skate park outing.
But I think I like the results enough to do some more.
Rosina lamberti

that is soo very cool
Graham Lea replied

Thanks heaps, Rosina. I thought you might like this if you came across it.
ozlat

cool sequence but i’d like better angle and maybe to see the skater’s face… get down low and get some perspective and some expression ? just a thought (i’ve been experimenting myself so just sharing my ideas)
Graham Lea replied

Thanks, Ozlat. This was my first time shooting at a skate park and I was so clueless I was scared to go onto the concrete! They’re good ideas to try in the future, though. Cheers.
cammiecakes

Great images
Graham Lea replied

Thanks, Cammie.
Gerhard Engelb...

Nice sequence bro. To answer your q re the guy not being goofy. In that case it would be called a switch Nollie heelflip and yes doing tricks while rolling switch is considered to be more skillful. I know some skateboarders who ride equally well going switch or natural.

I do not know what lens you used for this sequence but if it is a zoom maybe using the longest focal length from further away would’ve been nicer. You would get the painted backdrop filling more of the frame, possibly even render it slightly out of focus with a more open f stop?
Graham Lea replied

Thanks for your thoughts, Gerhard. I’m pretty sure this was taken with the 50mm f/1.8 and you are right – a bit less sharpness on the graffiti would have worked better.
Jacob Scott

cool sequence mate!
Graham Lea replied

Cheers, Jacob!