I hope that City Council doesn't pass the initiative to make Olympic and Pico one way streets.

Jack:

Me too.

What a refreshing departure from politics and military analysis. Now everyone will understand why you majored in art in college and was drawn to cinema (yes, I'll use the aesthetic label here). Our kids never got the pictures, and one of our earliest debates was what defines "art" but these really are found art. I liked the yellow "targets" and the soda bottles best. But you see, I gave the images concrete labels. That degrades them, I guess. Great post!

Karen:

All I want, all I've ever wanted, is your approval. I adore you. Have a lovely Shabbos.

Very artistic. You have a good eye.

I'm beginning to think you have too much time on your hands, Robert. What with daily shul services; a blog to write; meetings to attend; screenplays to write and edit, edit, edit; blogs to read; and Karen and the girlses and granddaughter to adore... you still find time to stop and smell...the diesel fuel!!

One can find beauty and interest in almost anything...

(I think your next photographic exhibition should be of roofs in your neighborhood: stucco, aluminum, etc.)

Good Shabbos.

I like the photos that you've posted recently. I, too, enjoy taking pictures of interesting architecture (human-made and HaShem-made). See
here and here, and follow the links, if you’re inclined to see more of Shira's Shots. (Note: Some of the photos look better and/or reveal more detail if you click on them to enlarge them).

I hope to see more of your photos.

By the way, here’s a title (and illustration) for your next script :)
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This post displays the essence of what I love about cameras (both still and cinematic): the ability to frame a shot; to make almost anything beautiful; to cut out what mars the image and create an isolated space for reflection.

Nicely captured.

Kishke:

What, no Haiku in honor of my artistic eye:-)?

Pearl:

Funny you should mention roofs. I have a whole series. Maybe I'll post the best of.

Shira:

Thank so much for the links to your photos. Thet are lovely.

SJ:

Thanks so much.

Making movies has made me acutely aware of the edge of the frame.

What an exquisit post. It makes me wanna go out a take some pics of my neighborhood.
Ronen Bergman Phd. the author of the book referred to in David Horovitz' column is an acquaintance of mine.
He is a very intelligent young and upcomming journalist regularly seen on Israeli news programs. I can't wait to buy the book.

What great photos. I hope to have a Canon Rebel, or something similar, one day.

(Have you ever noticed that all the best photos seem to present themselves on Shabbat?)

Robert, beautiful photos. I love photos of windows (got a whole calendar of windows once).

Your photos remind me of how Mr. Allen, my high school art teacher taught us to look at the world. Everything can be seen as a work of art.

Here's one of my favorite poems, in honor of your photography and the wonderful way you are able to look at the world.

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Two men stood behind prison bars,

One looked down and saw the mud,

The other looked up and saw the stars.

Loved the pictures. The colorful circles inside the circles looked like the bottlecaps off the old soda bottles we used to drink.

Shavua Tov!

Robert, glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the inspiration--I’ve been meaning to take this shot for ages.

If you insist. A tanka:

Red and orange spheres
Slanted shadow cuts across
Surrounded by white
Walking through the neighborhood
His eye records small treasures

Gregg:

Thanks so much for the kind words. I already have the book on order. Though it sounds like it's going to be incredibly depressing.

Rahel:

Yes! I walk around my neighborhood on Shabbos and kick myself the whole way.

Beth:

Beautiful poem because it's so true. Much thanks.

Baila:

Nice observation about the circles looking like bottle caps. Didn't think of that, but it's so true.

Shira:

Good eye. Thanks so much.

Kishke:

You have made my day. Thank you.

Thanks. The words are mostly yours, you know. I just rearranged them a little.

Thanks, Robert. I enjoy your blog on a daily basis. It's refreshing, dear and fun. I especially enjoy your photography.

I hope to get married again someday - to find my best friend and lover all wrapped up in one.

I hope to find someone who is half as devoted to me as you are to your wife.

Beautiful.

Robert, upon rereading, I need to make an edit. I think it tightens the poem:

Red and orange spheres
Slanted shadow cuts across
Surrounded by white
Wandering the neighborhood
His eye records small treasures

Beth:

We hope that you find your Bashert very soon.

Kishke:

It is better. Thanks.