Trines at Analog sent me this last night – it’s the 5th year of Analog’s ‘Permanent Light Archive’ which is “designed to showcase the artwork of Analog artists, team riders, photographers, and friends.” Featuring photographers like Bill Romerhaus, Tobin Yelland, Arto Saari, and Mind Field director, Greg Hunt, the shots are amazing – we’ve posted them below the cut. Well worth checking out!

ANALOG CLOTHING RELEASES 5th PLA SERIES

Analog Clothing’s 5th PLA series will start to hit stores this November. The series features photographers including Bill Romerhaus, Tobin Yelland, Arto Saari, and Greg Hunt.

This exclusive series is designed to showcase the artwork of Analog artists, team riders, photographers, and friends. ‘Permanent Light Archive’ refers to the technical process of turning light captured by film into a permanent image, and to the permanent impact that artists have on our lives and culture. The PLA series continues to expand our platform for creativity, family of artists, and the unique take on reality communicated through their work.

Below is information regarding PLA Series 5. Each t-shirt’s title corresponds to the photographer.

BILL ROMERHAUS
Available November,2009

Photo: The Anahulu Stream bridge also known as Rainbow Bridge is a true historic landmark in the town of Haleiwa on the north shore of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The double arch bridge was built in 1921and spans 161 feet across the Anahulu Stream. One of its most prominent features is its very narrow vehicular passing lanes which can be treacherous. Bill captured the Rainbow Bridge in the perfect light.
Photographer: Bill Romerhaus has been living and shooting amazing surf in Hawaii for the past four decades. He shot his first surfing photo in 1965 and has since then showcased his beautiful surfing photography in many surfing magazines, galleries and exhibitions worldwide.

TOBIN YELLAND II
Available November,2009

Photo: After the twin towers fell on 9/11, Tobin captured this woman photographing the debris.
Photographer: Tobin Yelland is one of skateboarding’s most important photographers. He has captured images of the best skaters for decades. His work has been exhibited around the world and featured in Thrasher, SKATEboarding, Skateboarder, and SLAP.

ARTO SAARI III
Available November,2009

Photo: This photo is an abstract view of the hands of a Buddha statue. “What we think, we become.” – Buddha
Photographer: You know Arto Saari as a part of the Analog skate team, but he also doubles as an ingenious photographer.

GREG HUNT
Available November,2009

Photo: This photo was featured in the Behind the Scenes Mindfield photo show.
Photographer: Greg Hunt is the man behind the camera for such films as Mind Field, The DC Video, Sight Unseen, and the new Analog film (currently unnamed) out Spring 2010. He is a world famous photographer and videographer, as well as a friend of the Analog skate team.

MARK OBLOW II
Available February, 2010

Photo: Oblow took this photo during his travels in China. He fondly entitled it “The Last Greasy Duck”.
Photographer: Mark Oblow is the Creative and Skate Director for Analog and Gravis. Obviously, his talent far outreaches his title. His creative genius occasionally leaks into the Analog product line through photography and other artwork.

JAMES CONCANNON
Available February, 2010

Photo: James spent some time living with this man in his tent, and wanted to capture the moment as shown here.
Photographer: “James is the craziest man beast roaming this earth. He is a daddy long legged gypsy with a mane of hair like a lion, one of the most talented artists I’ve ever met and he has a really good red eye for photography. He is down to hang out with whomever, whatever, where ever he is. It just doesn’t matter. Just one of those people that when you meet him you think he is psychotic, but then you realize he has life figured out, and that you’re actually the one that’s crazy…….I believe he is living in New York right now but is from Connecticut or something. He likes to scream out loud in public places for no reason. Just a great human being.” – Jordan Brock, Skate Team Assistant

RYAN ALLEN
Available February, 2010

Analog: Location?
Ryan: Washington St. A skater built park under a highway in San Diego. Score one for the skaters. Go to their site and make a donation here. Keep things like this alive!

Analog: What you were doing there? Who you were with?
Ryan: I was down at the park several times for a few months and would dedicate a little time each trip to shoot some park landscapes. I was there with Matt Mumford one of the sickest Washington street locals. Props to anyone that can skate that place!

Photographer: Ryan Allen is currently a freelance photographer with a background in and love for skateboarding. He frequently works with the Analog skate team, and is a friend of the brand. www.ryanallan.com