The Venice Beach Skate Park is a world-renowned destination for skaters, capturing the essence of the sport and the vibrant lifestyle that accompanies it. A haven not just for skateboarders, but also for photographers alike, offering the perfect backdrop to capturing the sport and the stories of its local skaters. One such local is John Ruffinelli, sporting a black eye, a result from a recent encounter at the skate park after being hit in the face with a metal thermos.