Biliana Rakocevic is a freelance photographer who uses light and reflection in photographs of water. Biliana’s portfolio includes several photographic series with water as the main theme. “The Water is my Element! Abstract is my Expression and the Light is my Guide”, says Biliana.

In 2004, her work was incredibly popular because of her unique photographs of water drops with reflection. These photos were completed without the use of Photoshop Software. Biliana has sold 13 if her photographs to the Sinalco Drinks Company of Germany.

Silverina by Biliana Rakocevic

The photograph to the left is entitled Silverina. It is from Biliana’s DropS Art collection. Silver rings are intertwined and covered with droplets of water. A bed of water drops cushions the silver rings. The viewer is left to wonder if the sliver rings are engagement rings or wedding rings.

In Silverina, the reality of eternity is explored. The silver rings symbolize the cyclical nature of life and love. Perhaps one will view the photo and think of two souls intertwined forever. The droplets of water may be the tears of happiness and joy that are shed when one is in love.

Blue Water Diamond by Biliana Rakocevic

In the photograph to the right, entitled Blue Water Diamond, an emerald diamond sinks into a sea of royal blue currents. Blue Water Diamond is a photograph from Biliana’s BiWaterizm collection.

The emerald green and royal blue color scheme contrast in the photograph and create a stark clarity between the diamond and the water.

In this photograph, the viewer is reminded of the beautiful treasures that lie deep within the depths of the sea. Tales of buried treasure and rare jewels hidden in the recesses of the ocean come to mind with this exceptional photograph by Biliana.

The diamond in the photograph could signify a commitment made between two lovers. Interestingly, the water currents make the diamond appear blurred. One is reminded of the complex emotions that obscure rationale when someone falls in love with another person.

Rose Drops by Biliana Rakocevic

Rose Drops is a work of Biliana from her collection entitled Natural Drops. Here, droplets of water remain intact on the petals of a magenta rose. This photograph differs from the former pieces because of the nature theme in the photograph.

The rose is the flower of love and one wonders if the rose was sent as a gift from a lover or as a reminder of a love gone by.

Still one could interpret Rose Drops as a completely non-romantic image. The photograph captures the role of water in sustaining floral life. “I think every part of creation is amazing and beautiful” says Biliana.

Others will imagine that the rose was showered in raindrops from a storm. For them, the droplets are a reminder of the exquisite moments that follow life’s rainstorms. Sometimes, people overlook the wonder of droplets on a rose petal. Biliana focuses on still and simple moments in life that are full of meaning.

Currently, Biliana works at the National Library of Serbia. She is a Web Administrator and translator of French to English. She can be reached at biliana11@gmail.com.

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