Always looking for a different perspective that would at first appear to be familiar, Ricky has created images that challenge the observer, and present to the emotions as well as to the eyes.
Ricky Lesser has created images that challenge the observer and present to the emotions as well as to the eyes.
In Nicaragua, gigantic fires on the beach are commonplace. Making his way, Alonso Vargas. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
This is little sister Alese perusing a wreck in the Caribbean. Fun fact: The (Helma Hooker) ship shown in image) ran drugs from Venezuela to the states. The boat broke on this island. Authorities found the loot, burned it and that is now why Aruba is called the happy island! Ship sank soon after in transit. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
Pipe a few years back. This was the first time I swam out there with a larger port and let me tell you, I did not know about the north sets. = Unhappy face. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
Ophiothorix spiculata, commonly called the Brittle star. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
Rasta at really good rocky Rights last winter. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
Shooting in clear warm water is the best. Especially when you get caught inside. It’s like a video game trying to dodge the chaos. Reef Filmer Ryan Moss. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
This is my good buddy Eric Knutson from Oahu. One of his friends this day went down on a drainer and tore the skin off everything below this nose. Velzyland, super shallow. Photo: Ricky Lesser.
Award winning surf and underwater photographer Ricky Lesser has followed his passion for creating iconic ocean images around the world, but remains anchored to his birthplace and current home in Manhattan Beach.
Always looking for a different perspective that would at first appear to be familiar, Ricky has created images that challenge the observer, and present to the emotions as well as to the eyes. His website, RickyjLesser.com, will provide an appetizer, and a taste for more.