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Playing with Textures

Becki — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:05:00 +0000

I had a moment the other day to play around with a few old images. I was mainly working on textures and borders. Here are some of the results.

Costa Rica

Becki — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:44:54 +0000

One thing check off my bucket list. Many more to go.

About a month ago I took a nine day trip to Costa Rica, traveling through out the country with 13 other photographers. San Jose’, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, rain and cloud forests, Arenal, hot springs, Monteverde, were just some of the areas we toured. Gustavo Mora, our guide was beyond awesome. His passion for nature and his country was evident from start to finish. Here are just a few of my images taken during the week. I only wish I had more time to explore.

Jessika with a “K” – The Story Behind the Photograph

Becki — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:00:48 +0000

Several years ago, I was struggling to overcome my reluctance in approaching people to ask if I could photograph them. Walking through the Arboretum I happened to meet Jessika and her mom. Jessika, totally innocent and opened explained to me her name was Jessika with a “K”. I offered to take a photo of Jessika and her mom and send them a print. Jessika’s mom was hesitant but Jessika looked at her mom and said “oh please, that way we have a reason to see each other again”. I don’t know their story, but I imagine they had been through some rough times. Only this didn’t matter to Jessika. The love in her eyes was obvious.

I shot a couple of quick photos, went home, printed two images and mailed them off to Jessika’s mom. I didn’t put a return address on the package and can only hope the package was received and Jessika and her mom had another reason to see each other. I am happy I took the “risk” in approaching them. I’m glad their moment didn’t end up in my “Photo NOT Taken” category.

Here is Jessika, with a “K” and her mom:

Lost

Becki — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:47:00 +0000

This photo has received much commentary concerning it’s emotional impact. Does the pacifier represent a irretrievable moment, abandonment or bygone innocence? It’s a child without a child.