Picture of the Week #288 "They're Off" Los Angeles, California 2014 Signed & Stamped

My beautiful wife landed a commercial for Nestle that shoots in Mexico this week. So we wanted to spend time together before she takes off. I suggested we go to the track. She loved the idea as today was just glorious. So off we went, but I brought my big camera along just in case. Sure enough we didn't win but I got some terrific pictures. Knowing that the great "Stager" Meridith Baer loves muted images I decided to play with photoshop. And this was the image that I came up with. She bought three that are 44" by 82" from an edition of ten. What a great day.

Picture of the Week # 287 "In The Line of Duty" West Los Angeles, California 2014 Signed & Stamped

Shopping with my beautiful bride I couldn't help myself when I saw all of these blue shopping carts lined up along side the store. The mural behind of waves crashing added to the scene. I grabbed a few shots with my trusty point & shoot as this was not one of my more formal picture taking days. Yes, there are days when I specifically go out to take pictures. On those days I take my big Canon digital and on other days I just have my point & shoot on my belt. I also have my iPhone, but strangely I prefer a camera to a smart phone.

Picture of the Week # 286 "Love Under Cover" Beverly Hills, California 2014 Signed & Stamped

Walking through the Beverly Hills Art Show I happened on a couple with this see through umbrella. Just as I realized what she was carrying she turned and gave me this brief glimpse of their love under the cover of the umbrella. I wasn't crazy about the back ground and as I only had this one quick shot to work from, I decided to change it. I was originally going for a rose color, but settled for this light purple instead. It still gives you the feeling of the City behind them without the distraction.

Picture of the Week # 285 "Flying Patriotism" JFK to LAX 2014 Signed & Stamped

Returning from my induction to my old High School's "Wall of Distinction" ceremony in New York, I couldn't help taking pictures out the window. The plane left on time and all was good until they announced that all the airports in California were closed as there was a computer glitch and the radar went out. So just before we began our descent they turned us to Phoenix where we sat for an hour. It seems a high tech Spy plane jammed the radar of all the airports. It makes you wonder if one spy plane could close all the airports, what that information could do in the hands of our enemies.

Picture of the Week #284 "Chorus of Men in Hats" Peking/Beijing China 1980 Signed & Stamped

When I was scouting locations and working on the budget for a never made movie that I was hoping to direct, I grabbed this shot of tourists posing. All but one guy were wearing hats. This was so indicative of the China that I first encountered. I've seen that Mao outfits and hats have been replaced by modern garb and the American influence. I keep hearing how I wouldn't recognize China now 34 years later. And I am sure who ever said that was correct. I'd love to return and do a show of images from then and now.

Picture of the Week #283 "Under Construction" New York City 2014 Signed & Stamped

When we were in New York this week to attend my induction to my Alma Mater James Madison High School's Wall of Distinction, I took one afternoon off and roamed the streets of Manhattan with my camera. I made my way down to the High Line. As I went up the stairs on 30th Street I couldn't help but notice this extraordinary color blast from the construction site across the street. I should probably talk more about the honor that was bestowed on me, but somehow I prefer to talk about my pictures. Although the ceremony and the honor were fabulous. I've now become immortalized as I am on the Wall with 5 Nobel Prize winners, 3 Senators, Judge Judy, Carol King, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and my old pal for 60 years, Sid Ganis.
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Picture of the Week #282 "Yellow Roof in Bhutan" 2000 Signed & Stamped

When we were taken to Bhutan as a 60th birthday gift from our generous friends Alberto Lensi and Heidi Eckes I was in photo heaven. The entire country is a photo op. The people were friendly and everyone was smiling. The young King had decreed that happiness is for his people, and so they are. Very religious and colorful ceremonies were the norm. Here a monk sits out in the sun. I don't know if that is his home, an office or a religious building as we didn't get close enough for me to find out. But it certainly was picture worthy.