Picture of the Week #361 "Motorbike Rendezvous" Rome, Italy 2002 Signed & Stamped

I adore Rome. Even within the chaotic tumult of a bustling city I find small things to photograph. Not that this is small, but it's confined. I snapped this by the Spanish Steps and Via Condotti, the frenetic meeting place for Roman visitors as well as locals. The image was originally in color but I'm going through a phase for the last few weeks where I'm turning the images to B&W. The drama definitely increases with the chiaroscuro rendition. Some images are still better in color, such as ones from my "Pictures That Make You Smile" series. But for graphic drama, Black & White is the answer.

Picture of the Week #360 "Drive By" Rome, Italy 1965 Signed & Stamped

When I was first in Rome some 50 years ago I shot this through the car windows. All of my photos are originally in color. But as I am now deeply ensconced in the Photography movement I am finding that many collectors view B&W more seriously. Sure color is making it's mark, but the traditional B&W still reigns to many. I don't know why. Sure there is an unrealistic drama to them, but I still prefer color, especially when they are photos that make you smile. Humor is color, drama is B&W.

# 359  "Kid With A Gun" Kathmandu, Nepal 2000 Signed & Stamped

I never really thought about this image until all this gun violence began in our schools. Three shootings this week alone. More students die in school shootings than anywhere else. The NRA Government says its a mental health issue. My belief is that Congress will do nothing about it as they are backed by the strong lobbyists of the NRA, until someone walks into Congress and takes a few of these career politicians out. Then you will see how quickly they act. Sad what has and is happening in this country. And frankly I don't see much relief in sight. 

Picture of the Week #358 "Who Are You" Beverly Hills, California 2015 Signed & Stamped

Walking in Beverly Hills I happen to notice this etched into the sidewalk. How existential I thought  and immediately  took out my little camera to record it. Yes, those are my feet and my camera strap is hanging in the frame. But when I think of the message of "Who Are You" I question if this was done by young kid or a some follower of Albert Camus.