Richard Eskin's portfolio

About Richard

Born in Brooklyn, NY and educated in public school, I was always interested in science. After majoring in biology in college, I went on for a Masters degree in biology at Hofstra University and then a Ph.D. in marine biology at the University of South Carolina where I studied the ecology of nematodes - tiny worms that live between the sand grains on beaches. I am currently retired.

I have been interested in photography since high school, and was particularly attracted to the work… more

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Rocks & Water

This portfolio explores in black and white, the interaction of water and rock in relatively pristine areas. These images capture â??moodsâ? from the quietude of still waters on an overcast day to the movement and activity of a cascade splashing on rocks. In these images I try to convey my feelings from the scene: serenity, excitement, awe. A monochrome image emphasizes the light in the scene, and I find that the light I experience influences or reflects my mood. The mood I try to convey I hope will bring the viewer back to similar scenes in his or her experience and bring them to re-experience whatever it was they felt at that time. I have had comments like â??That perfectly conveys the Maine coastâ? at various shows, and that is an indicator of some success.

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Sunset at Schoodic Point, ME.
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Urban

Urban composites and images

Burned Church

Within a day or two of the fire I saw this church while commuting to work. It was a drizzly day, you could still smell the fire, and the scene struck me as desolate and malicious. This is a composite pulling forward the gargoyle, adding a window from another church and the wheel chair.
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Church and Stoops

Face off between the values of the church and the values of the neighborhood. Note the modifications made on one side but not the other.
Food 2

Contradictions of food messages along Fulton Ave. Crabs or summer meals for children who may not lunch if not for the program. Booze or confections.
Tree of Heaven

Nature taking it back. The tree of heaven is a non-native invasive species.
Strong Foundation

I saw this mural on Baker St. Was impressed with the color and message. Columns are meant to imply strong support for the positive message and building a community.
Plants in the window.

Clearly a contrast between the bright flowers in window boxes and the ugly green plant blooming out of a broken window. The vent connects the images and the antenna reflects the vent.
Fulton Ave.

Mural "Art and Harmony" along the 1300 block of Fulton Ave., which is also Route 1.3

Out of My Mind

A series of composite images of apparently unrelated subjects that were associated in my mind without conscious forethought; essentially upon viewing a concept arose from the experience of seeing those images in proximity to each other.