IN PICTURES: RAY RHASH’S WORK FILLS OCEAN SOTHEBY’S GALLERY

Gorgeous landscape photography fills the walls at Ocean Sotheby’s art gallery. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

On May 19, Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty opened its newest art gallery exhibit, showcasing the exquisite work of Keys photographer Ray Rhash. And at its June 17 gallery reception, attendees were treated to an evening with a special guest: the man behind the lens himself. As a graduate of Marathon High School, Rhash serves as an analyst for the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and an adjunct professor for the College of the Florida Keys. His portfolio consists largely of portrait work as well as stunning sunrise and sunset views of several iconic Keys landmarks. The new exhibit is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.