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RIP Ricky

Posted on August 4, 2015October 27, 2020
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Ricky, may he RIP

My sweetie and I did a two week trip down the Washington and Oregon coasts last month. For the most part the weather was not what I wanted for the images I wanted to make so in the vain of making lemonade etc. I did this image.

We had passed this memorial several times on the way to and from side trips to beaches and coastal towns. Finally I just had to stop and make an image of it.  These types of roadside memorials are not common in my part of Canada.

The symbolism doesn’t need any explanations, I’ve never been a very deep photographer, but it was fun shooting it. One of the images actually has the cross and the name square in the drivers seat, very creepy. Not knowing what caused Ricky’s demise I didn’t want to symbolically tarnish his memory so haven’t used that image. But gee it sure looks cool.

The shot was taken with a Panasonic GX-7,  a 14-42 Panasonic kit lens both majestically sitting atop my trusty Berlebach tripod.

I also inadvertently caused quite a bit of consternation with motorists who were screaming around the corner. I guess they thought I was a photo radar cop. So while the cross did nothing to slow anyone down, my presence with a camera did the job. Ricky’s mission may somehow now be complete.

3 thoughts on “RIP Ricky”

  1. Loo Loo says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    It was fun to watch you! The image is awesome!

    Reply
  2. Deborah P Buck says:
    May 25, 2022 at 9:34 am

    I’m Ricky’s mom and I decorate his cross for every season and holiday. I have a email but don’t remember pass word. You can privately message me if you would like. Thank you for posting Ricky’s cross as a roadside memorial. Sincerely, Debbi Buck

    Reply
    1. Eric Rose says:
      May 25, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      Not sure how I would PM you. I’m glad you liked the photograph.

      Reply

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