Picture of the Week #507 "Nuns Nuns & More Nuns" Rome, Italy 1990 Signed & Stamped

I was going to title this image "Preaching to the Choir" but obviously decided against it. I tried posting this image the first thing this morning but I had computer issues. I tried for three hours. I was beyond frustrated so I went to meet my magnificent wife for lunch and to get away from the computer. I also contacted a good friend of mine who actually reads the instruction booklets. I don't. I just jump right in. After lunch he was gracious enough to come over and help me. Most of the things he did worked, some did not. I declared in a fit if anger and frustration; "that's it! I'm done". He left. Now that he is gone and I am finally calming down I was able to post this image that I have had for 27 years. One day I will know how to manipulate and post properly. Hopefully that day comes soon. 

Picture of the Week #506 "Vhal Infront of his Painting" Los Angeles, California 2016 Signed & Stamped 

When I went downtown a couple of years ago with my friend and Art dealer Eliane Gans we met with James who goes under the name "Vyal", a local street artist. He's a big hulking and rather intimidating presence but once you get to know him he's a giant pussy cat. I don't know if he'll like that description but I immediately liked him and any negative thoughts quickly dissipated. He was very amenable to having me take his picture. This painting that he had done was on the front of a large building that housed artists's makeshift studios. When I asked him to pose for me he responded by doing so without one word spoken. I love the juxtaposition of the hulking artist and his colorful painting. 

Picture of the Week #505 "Kissed From Behind" Malibu, California 2008 Signed & Stamped

We took our friend and my biggest photo collector Meridith Baer out to lunch for her birthday in Malibu overlooking the ocean. When a trio of people who I presume are in show business sat at the next table. I couldn't help but take a picture of the woman's hair. At the table she began singing along with the music in the restaurant and I felt she has to be an entertainer. It was not a great stretch as she later stood up and sang. Later when she went out onto the beach she adorned her lovely face with a a pair of Dolce & Cabbana initialed sun glasses. She stepped out into the water holding her phone in the air and not worrying that her clothes were going to be wet. A free spirit.

Picture of the Week #504 "Mummy Watch" Paris, France 2003 Signed & Stamped

I couldn't resist posting this picture today as we are going off to Paris and Egypt in October & November. This photo was taken back in 2003 just before I went digital. Obviously I liked the composition and the expression on the walking man's face. I don't remember what brought us to Paris but suffice it to say that I think of Paris as our second home as we are frequently there. My dear wife Ann's birthday is near the end of October and I wanted to surprise her by taking her to see the Pyramids. But the trip is too extensive to keep it a secret so I told her. At first she didn't seem to be thrilled. But when she saw that the terrorism has subsided and that there are first class hotels she warmed up. I didn't mention the food. I was there back in 1989  but I only saw the pyramids and Cairo and this time I look forward to going down the Nile to Luxor and seeing what I missed the first time I was there.