Skate San Diego Infrared – Surreal Aerochrome Skatepark Action | Ryan Struck World & Color Series
Titled "skate San Diego," this dynamic Aerochrome infrared photograph from Ryan Struck's "World & Color" series captures Lauren Canavan ripping a bowl at the San Diego skatepark, shot on rare, discontinued Kodak Aerochrome reversal film. The film's false-color transformation turns any nearby greenery or park elements into electric magenta, hot pink, and crimson explosions—revealing near-infrared light (700–900 nm) invisible to the eye—while concrete structures, sky, and the skater's motion deepen into cyan-purple ethereal tones, blending high-energy action with an otherworldly, psychedelic twist. The medium-format composition freezes momentum and raw expression, evoking freedom and immersion in urban play. Part of the series documenting global locales with scarce military-origin stock, this image appeals to neuroaesthetics on anomalous color's effects on aesthetic excitement in motion, emotional thrill, and creative flow; visual neuroscience on false-color dynamic human scenes; consciousness/psychedelic thinkers seeing metaphors for expanded awareness in subculture; and creative directors/art directors seeking authentic, conceptual action/sports/lifestyle/editorial photography for high-end skate, youth culture, adventure, streetwear, or experimental brand campaigns. A rare, museum-caliber work bridging documentary skate culture, perception science, and surreal revelation.