2-page image of Rebecca, March, 2013 issue,

OM Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine

OM magazine approached me awhile back with interest in publishing this image - and here we are!  I'm proud to be able to share this shot with thousands of viewers, and Rebecca is proud, as well.

When we met for this photoshoot I'd already done some scouting and had some ideas of what I wanted for scenery.  It was, indeed, a yoga themed shoot.  High on the to-shoot list was this row of old posts reaching into the lake.  The sunset and full moonrise times I had memorized.  What I didn't realize was that they would occur at exactly the same time at our specific location due to nearby topography.  This made for interesting scrambling of model and equipment so that we could shoot, literally, in opposite directions.  Quick thinking.  Rapid metering adjustments.  Fun stuff.  Fortunately, I had a human tripod for my lighting setup, which was nothing more than a remotely triggered speedlight with a Lumiquest III softbox attached.

The landscape in this area is very interesting and offers a plethora of scenic options.  Rebecca was open to every idea I had, including being photographed with a bison.  A bison was nearby and I spontaneously asked her, "hey, ya want to get a picture of you with the buffalo?"  "Yes," she said, without hesitation.  And I must admit, these were some of my favorite shots of the day.  The paradox of a beautiful woman in mid-summer attire and a beastly bison fully robed in thick matted hide and hair was pretty cool.



Rebecca was a pro at changing outfits and moods, from flashy and serious, to subtle and ethereal.  Fantastic model, no doubt, and one of the most impressive yogi's with whom I've worked.  More shoots with her are forthcoming so stay tuned.

To see more shots from this day, visit my web site, David Bowers Photography , or take a look here and click 'slideshow.'

Namaste.