Growing up in the suburbs of Washington D.C., Rick first became interested in photography as an early teenager experimenting with the family Polaroid camera. He very quickly discovered that he naturally viewed the world on a much smaller scale, taking pictures of, and interacting with the details in life. Soon after, he studied black and white photography for several years during high school. He then went on to study photography at the university level, ultimately obtaining a bachelor degree in English Literature.

Specializing in fractions, abstractions, slices of experiences, Rick views the minute pieces as opposed to “the whole”. His images are evocative typically possessing a strong sense of contrast, texture, and reflection. He encourages and urges the viewer to slow down, re-examine the composition, reconsider what has been seen and emotionally connect. His images usher the viewer into a place that is abstract yet strangely familiar. He uses the camera, not as a mere mirror to reflect or document, but more as an extension of himself through which he can channel feelings, ideas, and experiences.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Orange County Barrett-Jackson 2012








 This past June 22nd – June 24th was the third time that the word famous Barrett-Jackson Auction Company auctioned off cars off at the Orange County Fair Grounds. I have been to Barrett-Jackson auctions in Scottsdale, AZ and West Palm Beach, FL, and this was my second time attending the auction in Costa Mesa, CA. This year over the three days there were over 400 vehicles and over 54,000 people.

As I passed by the Shelby booth this year I couldn’t help but consider the recent loss of Carroll Shelby who passed away this last May. Shelby raced and set records at the Bonneville Salt Flats, was  the Sports Illustrated “Driver of the Year” twice, won the legendary 24 Hours of LeMans, won the 1960 USAC Road Racing Championship, developed and ran Shelby-America , and designed the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, GT40, GT350, and GT500. Shelby was an amazingly multitalented individual who had a tremendous impact on auto racing as well as car culture.
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