Thank you for visiting my fine art photography collection - I hope you are enjoying my images.

I am originally from Erie, PA and St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. I have pursued photography since the early 1980's and became more serious about it in 2006 when I entered my first competition and won a 2nd-place prize. Since then, I have entered my works regularly in photo contests and exhibits. Several of my photographs have earned awards in competitions and I am honored that my works are displayed in the homes and offices of family, friends and buyers at exhibits.

My photographs celebrates the joy of vivid color, the sensation of patterns or textures, and the visual interest of abstracts created by reflections, close-ups or motion. While my subjects may be bold and colorful, I favor clean, simple compositions. Much of my work is inspired by my travels within and outside the US..

"Out of the Corner of My Eye" refers to my reliance on peripheral vision to frame and compose my images. In 2007, I was diagnosed with macular degeneration which has caused me progressive vision loss over time. I have been legally blind since 2012. For more of the story behind "Out of the Corner of My Eye", click here.


COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All my photographic art work on this website is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, all rights reserved. No image here may be copied, reproduced, manipulated or used in any way without written permission from Rick Locke. The purchase of any of my photographs does not transfer reproduction rights.


BACKGROUND, REFERENCES AND LINKS

The Story Behind "Out of the Corner of My Eye" - Getting Unstuck - Cultivating Curiosity
In my interview with podcast host Jeff Ickler, we discuss my vision loss, technologies and strategies for adapting to low vision, and the story and meaning of my website tagline, "Out of the Corner of My Eye". Listen here.


Blog Posts

SOBA Gallery Artists to Artists Blog - March 2023: Scenes from the Lowcountry

SOBA Gallery Artists to Artists Blog - June 2023: Abstract Photographic Art


Exhibitions

Biennale 2021 - Art League of Hilton Head's 2021 National Juried Exhibition



"Foggy Optimism" was selected among the top 100 of 735 submissions from 40 states. Exhibit ran May 4-26, 2021 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head, SC.

Four Seasons in the Lowcountry - Coastal Discovery Museum - "Tama Peacock Twins" (Winter) and "Bridges Over Tranquil Waters" (Summer) - March 4 - April 28, 2021 - Juried by the Coastal Discovery Museum and curated by the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head, SC

All-Saints Garden Tour Poster Contest - Hilton Head Hospital - February 1 - March 1, 2020 - "Tama Peacock Twins" - Peoples' Choice Award

A Sense of Place - Coastal Discovery Museum - May 2 - June 29, 2018 - "A Solitary Light" and "The Sky Is On Fire" - Juried exhibit curated by the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island (CCHHI), Hilton Head, SC

Society of Bluffton Artists "Side-by-Side" - SOBA Gallery, Old Town Blufftom - 2017, 2018, 2019

5 Photographers / 5 Styles - Wilton Library - 2013 - an exhibit of works by 5 local photographers highlighting each one's unique approach and photographic style.

Wilton Artists Showcase - Wilton Starbucks - 2014 - an exhibit hosted by local Wilton businesses highlighting the works of area artists.

Wilton Arts Council Focus Photography Contests - Wilton Library - 2006*, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011*, 2012*, 2013, 2014*, 2015 (* - Award winner)


Other Links

Society of Bluffton Artists - Bluffton, SC

Camera Club of Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island, SC

My Images Featured on Lowcountry Meals-on-Wheels website - Bluffton - Hilton Head, SC

My Images on Photo.Net

Wilton Arts Council - Wilton, CT

Wilton Library - Wilton, CT

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield. CT

Digital Photography Review - DPReview