October 10th - 14th, Picture a Day

Building New, New York © erica felicella photography

October 10th
This was taken on a trip to New York a couple of years ago. I could not believe how many buildings will being torn down and how many new ones were being built. It was like a maze of scaffolding.


Broken Bow, Oklahoma © erica felicella photography

October 11th
Another early rise morning. This time in Oklahoma. This is a favorite spot for some pals of mine and I could see why. Very peaceful.


Almost Heaven, West Virginia © erica felicella photography

October 12th
This picture was captured on film several years ago in West Virginia while driving up the side of a mountain on a drizzly day.


Plano Balloon Festival © erica felicella photography

October 13th
This was my first journey out to Plano for the Balloon festival. Getting close to these balloons is an adventure indeed. The sound and the movement of the people working below. Maybe one day I will shoot from a basket in the air


Grassy Knoll, Dallas Texas © erica felicella photography

I finally walked out to the lawn of the grassy knoll a couple of years ago and had a chat with this man. There is a noticeable inner silence on this sidewalk. This image was shot on a Diana +.

October 9th, Picture a Day

West Texas Sunrise © erica felicella photography

This picture was taken about one hour south of Marfa, Texas at the Sutton Ranch. I remember jumping out of bed this morning, throwing on boots (because that is what you wear in the west Texas desert), grabbing my cameras and heading outside to catch the morning light. I was not the only camera creeping around in the tall grass that morning. We moved around each other in silence and awe. The beauty of this sunrise was one for my memory banks.

October 8th, Picture a Day

Jennie © erica felicella photography

October 8th
This is another capture snapped from my old Continental Gin Building studio. My studio mate at that time was the wonderfully talented Cathey Miller. This picture was taken on the eve of a small soiree we had in the studio. I set up a small backdrop and captured our visitors. Thanks Jennie!

October 7th, Picture a Day

Race Point Lighthouse - Provincetown, Cape Cod © erica felicella photography

This photograph was before my digital days. I took this shot in 2001 on a trip to Cape Cod with my mother and father. What I remember about this shot is that I wanted to make the road leading up to it important. This is because right behind where I was standing was a Suburban with Texas plates that I had sunk down to the ground. Needless to say we were there for a while.


Well I have been working on this project for a full week now. There are many more shots to come. My work room is a wreck, there are negative pages laying around, contact sheets, loupes and Polaroids. I forgot how much I enjoy sitting at the light box with a loupe in my hand filled with anticipation for what gem I might find. All in all this project in injecting me with energy to dust off some old ideas and bring them forward.

October 6th, Picture a Day

Becky © erica felicella photography

This is another shot taken in my old Continental Gin Studio. You never knew what I would have lying around from old projects or things I just happen to purchase just to have lying around. Becky is wearing a very fashionable e-collar as a skirt and and fabulous rubber wig.

October 5th, Picture a Day

Steamboat Rock, Big Horn Mountains Wyoming © erica felicella photography

It is a rare occasion to see things so majestic. I am a huge fan of nature and the mountains. Having spent most of my childhood in New England, the green mountains were my playground. This picture was taken in the Big Horn mountains in Wyoming. They are truly a sight. This day the sun was warm and the sky was one of the bluest I had ever seen.

October 3rd + 4th, Picture a Day Series for the Month

October 3rd , Ruth and her Arabians © erica felicella photography

This is an image from a large project I did several years ago. In this picture is Ruth Burandt, one amazing woman. Wells and I spent the day with her, her animals, a nice chilly walk through the snow and homemade venison stew. I hope to finish the self published book of this project soon so I can mail them to all of the amazing people I met in Minnesota. The kindness of strangers is a wonderful thing.



October 4th, Man at Water's Edge in Seattle © erica felicella photography

Another great day spent with a camera. I was out for a walk in Seattle with my camera and my best pal Amy. We walked in the breezy weather and looked through windows. When we got down to the water's edge I came upon this gentleman. I can not remember his name but I remember the conversation. He was delightful and made me giggle.

October 2nd, Picture a Day

Fallen © erica felicella photography

I remember this day as if it was yesterday. I had at this time a studio in the amazing Continental Gin Building. If you have not been to an open studio there, I highly recommend it. I had the pleasure to work with two outstanding gals this day. I would have to say all in all one of the best days I have had with a camera hands down.

October 1st, Picture a Day

© erica felicella photography

Today I begin a small project. I am excited about digging through stacks of images and bringing a select few to the front. Since this is a completely random selection process I decided to pick a Happy Accident as the first pick. When I travel or take walks with my camera I am always shooting possible background plates I could use at a later date. This capture was the middle of a bracket, I was simply shooting away and never saw the man approaching. I was completely pleased that he ended front and center in the frame. Life gives you little gifts sometimes.