It’s amazing how much life, human and otherwise takes place all around us, whether it is a wilted flower, sea shells, a boat, etc I always am fascinated with life, with what once was and what will be. ¬†I can’t even fathom the millions of foot prints that have been embedded in the sand or how many peoples lives may have changed for whatever reason right here along this beach.

Everything has a story to tell, most of the time we are ignorant to what is all around us, whether it be an empty soda can, a candy wrapper, an old newspaper, etc it at one point was touched by someone, somewhere who has a story of their own.

I managed to grab a few images this afternoon and thought I would share with all of the 1 or 2 people who may follow my blog :-O

Starting out with this extremely rustic rock and we all know a rock wouldn’t rust, so I got to wondering, what type of metal is contained within?

I would have a hard time believing this plant is just beginning to bloom or bud (sorry not a horticulturist) but it seemed to survive all winter, therefore still has life…

Nothing really interesting here other than a foot print.. I wonder if this person even saw this here rock that I saw, did they pick it up somewhere else and drop it here or didn’t they even notice it.

This looks as if it has just begun its life season, I could be wrong but it is looking pretty green, it was jetting out of a rock!

This rose was left by someone, perhaps a couple was making up after an argument and she decided she didn’t wanna make up, so she threw the rose onto the ground and left it there; perhaps someone brought the rose to the beach to toss into the ocean as a reminder of someone they lost and it washed back up on the shore.

I wonder how many people have passed all of these shells, how many were picked up by curious children only to be thrown back down after their parents said so.

This looked interesting, almost translucent to some degree and a funky greenish color…

And I leave you with this here tree with a ship off in the distance. ¬†How many people sat on these very rocks and just contemplated something going on in their life? I know I have! ¬†How many people stopped at this very spot to take a picture or to do a little fishing. ¬†Who sat here 100 years ago asking themselves what does it all mean, where will we be tomorrow, what’s next.

Occasionally I get to thinking a little too much, but its humbling in a way, to stop and wonder about everything that surrounds us, instead of letting it all pass us by.

I hope you enjoyed this post, I know I enjoyed writing it and just letting my thoughts flow…

-Rick O

We had to secretly plan the shoot when he wouldn’t be around. I mean what kind of surprise would it be, if he knew about it!

I don’t do this type of session frequently, so, fellow photogs, cut me some slack!¬† Lana definitely was a natural and has been in front of the camera lots o times before, which was definitely a tremendous help!¬† With every click of the shutter, her posed changed – how welcoming!

Alas, here are the B&W images from the session… Enjoy!

Totally has the Jenny M look in this next shot – least I think so!

Lana, it was great working with you… Hope your hubby enjoys the images!

-Rick O

Happy Holidays…

-Rick O

I am still fine tuning a few things here as well as kicking around some ideas and if you have any suggestions, by all means “click the contact label above” and express your love or frustration.

Welcome to the New Rick O Photography Blog!

-Rick O

Alyssa is a graduate of RPI with a degree in biomedical engineering and also studied photography (maybe I can learn something and finally figure out what I am doing!)..

I had a session scheduled today which was cancelled due to weather, and Alyssa still wanted to head out… We went down to the beach, here in Woodmont and I grabbed a few images.

Ya know I love the brick walls LOL!

And a little beach action here as well!

It was great heading out with ya today! Can’t wait to see some of your images from today!

-Rick O

Grabbed this shot as he was walking towards me..

After a few minutes of confabulation he was laughing contagiously!

-Rick O

Manners Matter is a program which teaches our youth proper etiquette! I was amazed as the students were speaking how little I knew and that I ought to attend one of these classes myself. I never knew that your plate should be two fingers from the edge of the table!

It’s an awesome program – Shawna Ryan from Channel 12 News was also there covering the event!

The executive chef for the event!

A couple of the coaches!

One of the assistant chefs putting all the fixings’ out!

And this little girl was absolutely adorable!

Some of the incredible food that was prepared for the event!

-Rick O

First a little sailboat shot! Saw this and just needed to capture the moment..

I was really digging this shot of the lighthouse – as well as the last one in this post – couldn’t decide which I liked better though!

I don’t do much landscape photography, but when I do do it, I really try and capture the moment, just as if it were alive!

-Rick O

This afternoon I had the pleasure of covering his book signing event at Borders in the CT Post Mall.

Here are several of my favorites from the event

Prior to Jared getting seated in the big book signing chair, we went outside for a couple of minutes!

Had to definitely take a shot from behind Jared to show the crowd!

I really am diggin this shot of Jared, one thing I really noticed is that Jared really pays attention to people when they speak, he really has an interest in hearing people’s stories, which really shows who he is as a person and his character.

Jared, your book signing was a great success, as always I am wishing you the best!

-Rick O

So Jared’s book arrived today and as I opened to the credit page I found
this!

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