Serving OB, the Peninsula and San Diego Beaches
By Terry Ratner / Special to the OB Rag
I’m a risk taker.
I’m brave to the point of being reckless at times.
When I shoot, I get totally out of myself.
It’s the closest I come to not existing.
It’s a philosophical pursuit as much as a way of life.
Looking for pictures is speculative and liberating—a compulsive activity that distances me from the world as I contemplate and do my best to connect with it.
Terry
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The “Pop Surrealism” photo is just like a strange painting coming to life. And everyone who spends any time at the beach knows the “Bird Lady.” Great captures. Keep it up!
she also collects cans
I hang out in OB all the time. When are you gonna capture me? I wanna be OBserved! Great work.
Every day life at its finest!
As always ,You strive for perfection and it definitely shows in everything you do
Awesome pictures!!
Joanne
You’re photos really capture the essence of OB! Keep them coming!!
Thanks! I look forward to your posting :-)
Love how you capture the essence of OB!!
Awesome pics, you rock
Love the photos!!! Keep them coming!
Nice pic’s this was the highlight of my day!