Picture of the Week #482 "Not Talking" San Gimignano, Italy Signed & Stamped

I always liked this image. I know there is a story behind their expressions. All I could do is take a quick snap and move on. As you see the image is not dated as I can't remember when I was there. I could go through my files and search for the date and will probably do that later today.  But for now, here it is. You can make up your own scenario as to what's going on between these two men. For a change, I did not put the black frame around this image. But might add it at a later date.

Picture of the Week #481"Feet Tapping" Amalfi, Italy 2017 Signed & Stamped

When we took the ferry over to Amalfi I went upstairs to check out the view. This is what I encountered as I came up the stairs. A quick snap and it's recorded. To say we had a great time at our friend Joyce's house would be an understatement. It was glorious. Plus, as you can even see in this image the weather was on our side. 

Picture of the Week #480 "Balancing Act" Matera, Italy 2017 Signed & Stamped

I can't say that I loved the south of Italy as much as I adore the north. Maybe I am prejudiced because of the rudeness and filth of Naples. But I still took my photos and this is this week's choice for the Picture of the Week. I loved the way the glasses were just stacked one on top of the other while she set the table. I don't remember if it was a good meal. By not remembering I am more inclined to think that it was a forgettable meal at best. Sad, because this is Italy where the food is cherished. 

Picture of the Week #479 "Checking Messages" Paris, France 2017 Signed & Stamped

Photographing on the streets of Paris at night is one of my favorite things. I don't know why I was so attracted to this image but I must have found it worthy to record. He is very intent as most of us are checking our phones. I liked the color background of the grocery store and his postures well. 

Picture of the Week #478 "Westward Ho" Sun Valley, Idaho 2005 Signed & Stamped

When visiting friends at their vacation home in Sun Valley, we went to see a parade. As I grew up in Brooklyn and educated in Manhattan and then moved to Los Angeles, I never really encounter cowboys in my realm. So, this was unique for me. I hustled around shooting photos. And then enjoyed what was so alien to me. 

Picture of the Week #477 "Solemn Moment" Paris, France 2017 Signed & Stamped

For a non-religious person I seem to take tons of pictures in Churches. I don't know why. Perhaps it's my innate curiosity or the fact that I am a voyeur. Either way I have amassed so many pictures that one day I will try and put them together for a show. In the meantime this picture will have to do. 

Picture of the Week #476 "Wrapped Buddha" Bangkok, Thailand 1989 Signed & Stamped

This is another image from my Around the World Trip of 1989. As you might realize, these images from back then were shot on film. Thankfully, since then, I went digital as I used to have to carry around hundreds of rolls of 35mm transparencies. I would shoot and then lug the un-developed film till I was back in Los Angeles before I would see what the image looked like. Every time I had to go through security and they would Xray my bags and see all the film canisters they would look at me to make sure I wasn't a drug mule. I am so grateful to digital.