About myself: Rachel Cochrane
Rachel in Florence Italy
I grew up in Mid-coast Maine, a place of incredible natural beauty that continues to inspire me. I majored in Art at Bates college and spent a semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. While abroad I studied Printmaking and then continued exploring different styles and methods of printing for my senior thesis. I have been working with a Tree theme, trying to meld the organic lines with limbs and shapes of human figures. I find it an interesting and beautiful marriage, one I will continue to explore!
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About myself: Jack Egan
Jack bungy jumping in New Zealand
A long running TV show, "about nothing" once had a little skit about the significance of the names parents choose for their children. I think one joke went: "With a name like Jeeves, he isn't going to grow up to be a hit man." Well I was lucky, I only had to cope with Jack, John, John Francis or assorted nicknames. I've never been what you would call svelte, so I remember the occassional pain and humilitation of the term husky. We are born confused, and we rarely recover.
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I majored in Literature in college. My earliest career tracks were the construction industry (working in a factory which made roofing shingles) and as a substitute teacher in middle school. I was a Mathematics teacher, but naturally my degree was in Literature. The principal explained that my primary responsibility was to protect the equipment.
I joined the Peace Corps and spent three years as a teacher in Africa. An early indication of my future destiny as a photographer was that I didn't bring a camera, and never took a picture while in Africa. Before leaving for Africa, I had read an article which mentioned that many people in the country (The Republic of the Congo) believed that a camera would steal their soul. I made some friends during my stay, and came to realize that the article was not far from the truth.
Fortune has allowed me to come full circle and return to my earlier interest in photography. I am at that age were some weight loss would be beneficial. I certainly don't believe all photographers need to starve, but my initial goals are realistic, if not humble. The industry has changed tremendously, but the possibilities are unlimitted. I am grateful that my parents' gave me a generic name. It's allowed me to explore numerous paths unhindered.
I have just finished posting approximately 2,500 photographs from the Forty-Third Head of the Charles Regatta to my website Time-less-image. The relative obscurity of rowing has helped it develop an introspective atmosphere, where long hours, early mornings on the river, and the physical pain of the event are the price of being a part of the rowing community. The intense focus of top rowers on their sport is unusual even by the standard of similarly excellent competitors in other sports. It takes a lot of passion to row three miles up a river.
I don't row myself, but I do ride my bicycle quite a bit. I admit, I love my Bianchi! As I was waiting patiently for my pictures to post I glanced at a recent issue of Bicycling. The article, the picture of a sculler wiping down his shell and the effect of a weekend surrounded by 300,000 rowers and fans was too much. Cyclists and rowers are equally obsessive about their equipment. The article had twenty questions for the reader to answer. I've included a few:
- I never forget the first time I saw you
- There's more than one photo of us together on my desk
- In the last three months I've spent more than $ (fill in blank) on you
- I desperately want to take you to Italy
Who do you love?
The Head of the Charles regatta is the world's largest two-day rowing event. The first race took place October 16, 1965. In its 43-year history, the race has grown into a 55-event regatta which draws over 300,000 fans and over 8,000 athletes from around the world.
Waldo County, situated in mid-coast Maine along scenic Penobscot Bay, has genuine New England character evidenced by working port towns and quaint rural villages. Visitors are awed by the area's unspoiled beauty. From striking coastal views to sweeping mountain vistas, dramatic natural settings abound. In addition great care has been taken to preserve and refurbish numerous historic landmarks, homes and buildings. Consequently, the Maine of yesteryear is still found here.
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