Picture of the Week #140 "Basket Carrier of Hang Chow'

Picture of the Week #140 "Basket Carrier of Hang Chow" Hang Chow, China 1980 Signed and Stamped

My Chinese photographs are becoming more sought after, but not just because China has money, but that I captured the "Old China". Today Shanghai is a booming Metropolis. This image was taken when I was there to scout locations for a proposed movie. It never was realized and all I was left with was the wonderful memories of a time now lost.

Picture of the Week #139 "Meditative Monks"

Picture of the Week #139 "Meditative Monks" Thimpu, Bhutan 2000 Signed and Stamped

There are a few series of photographs that I feel extremely proud of. My portfolio of images from Bhutan is one of them. These young monks had such dignity and calm about them. And the way they sat at a religious festival that I attended caught my eye. They sat motionless as I recorded them for posterity.

Picture of the Week #138 "Man And His Best Friend"

Picture of the Week #138 "Man And His Best Friend" Gassin, France 1981 Signed and Stamped

When I was living in the South of France for the summer, I would roam all over taking pictures. Most of the time I would become obsessed by mostly men playing Boule, otherwise known as French Lawn Bowling. And once in a while I'd come across a cafe with unique characters either inside or out in front. This was one of them. His best friend, bared his teeth but didn't bark as he watched me doing what I love to do, take pictures.

Picture of the Week #137 "Straw Drawer"

Picture of the Week #137 "Straw Drawer" Los Angeles, California 2008 Signed and Stamped

A most colorful still life.

Picture of the Week #136 "Americana in Sun Valley"

Picture of the Week #136 "Americana in Sun Valley" Sun Valley, Idaho 1977 Signed and Stamped

Sun Valley Idaho was the quintessential place to be for the Fourth of July back in 1977. Parades, Fireworks, and a reflection of what America used to be. I have no idea if they still carry on this tradition. My heart says "yes". But the economy and the political divide have turned many things sour. I do hope that this Americana ritual still lives. I decided to post these four images as my small contribution to America's day of Celebration of it's Independence. Happy 4th of July.

Picture of the Week #135 "Magritte's Shoes"

Picture of the Week #135 "Magritte's Shoes" Ramatuelle, France 1980 Signed and Stamped

Coming upon these worker's shoes in the forests of Ramatuelle in the South of France had reminded me of the great Surrealist painter Rene Magritte's work. There is something ominous about the chalky white tips that almost morph into toes. I have no idea whose shoes these were and why they would be sitting so meticulously side by side. Perhaps who ever they belonged to had finished clearing the hillside and forgot to take them. Or was it something else?

Picture of the Week #134 "Classic Versailles"

Picture of the Week # 134 "Classic Versailles" Versailles, France 1994 Signed and Stamped

Magnificent, majestic and magical is the way I have always viewed Versailles. Going there many times, my favorite time is the winter when there are no tourists. It's hard not to take great pictures when you are surrounded by such overwhelming beauty. You can only stand there and imagine what it must have been like when this was the summer palace and everyone was here who we later read about in our history books. Bravo, Versailles.