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December 26, 2008
My Beautiful Neighborhood VIII
I went through this period were I photographed richly textured details of roofs, sides of buildings, steel grates, and other stuff in my neighborhood. I printed the photo twice, paired them as mirror images, rephotographed the assemblage to highlight compositional elements, and then, whew, printed them again.
I created hundreds of these compositions before switching to digital photography at Karen's wise suggestion. All the pictures were taken with a Contax G2 Rangefinder—a great camera, now sadly retired—usually mounted with a 50mm lens. With so many unlabeled photos—dopey me, I gave them numbers—it's kind of fun trying to see through the abstraction and puzzle out the actual space.
And no, I have not forgotten that today is Friday Footwear. And because today's theme is doubles here's a bonus snapshot of, ta-da, Offspring #2 and Offspring #3 in matching Ugs. Can anyone identify the location? Hint: it's not in California.
Karen and I wish all our friends and relatives a miraculous Shabbat, a happy sixth night of Chanukah. And if you want the perfect Chanukah gift—also excellent for a late Christmas gift—here's a shameless plug for my novel. Another fine gift is my Emmy Award winning film.
Oh, yeah, thought you should all know that during this Christmas season, Hamas, enacting Sharia, legalized crucifixion.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at December 26, 2008 08:39 AM
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1. No profanity.2. No Israel bashing. We debate, we discuss, we are respectful. You know what Israel bashing is. The world is full of it. Seraphic Secret is one of the few places in the world that will not tolerate this form of anti-Semitism. That's it. Break either of these rules and you will be banned.
I'm guessing the boots scene is in New Jersey, during your recent visit. It might have been snapped in a shoe store... or Loehmann's?
I love the photos: the top 2 immediately brought to mind Rothko paintings. Very creative indeed.
Chag Sameach and Good Shabbos.
Posted by: Pearl at December 26, 2008 10:06 AM
Works of abstract art
Like flavors in better wines
Can be hard to grasp
I know I never do.
Posted by: kishke at December 26, 2008 11:24 AM
I found your blog through Deb at Bookish. I initially started reading your post on the 20 Favorite Hollywood Actresses, but clicked and read and clicked and read and here I am at the beginning and feeling like I need to come back and spend a lot more time reading everything!
My heart was crushed when I read about your son. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine...
I will be back!
Posted by: Simplicity at December 26, 2008 12:39 PM
Pearl:
Answer to Ug location shot after Shabbos.
Glad you like the pics. It was a real hit or miss thing putting them together.
Good Shabbos and Happy Chanukah.
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at December 26, 2008 02:41 PM
Kishke:
Karen agrees with you: http://www.seraphicpress.com/archives/2005/07/what_is_art.php
P.S. I don't get Haiku:-)
Good Shabbos, Happy Chanukah.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at December 26, 2008 02:44 PM
Simplicity:
Karen and I are grateful for your words of comfort. They help more than you could ever know.
We're delighted that you discovered our little corner of cyber-space and hope to hear form you again.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
P.S. Re: your blog's title and inception. Hollywood stars are never as down-to-earth and adorable as they appear. Remember: they are actors.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at December 26, 2008 02:49 PM
Pearl:
I took the photo in the lobby of the Shottenstein Dormitory of Stern College for Women, in Manhattan.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at December 28, 2008 09:55 AM
Ah, Schottenstein...
Posted by: Michal at December 28, 2008 04:56 PM
Michal:
Good times, good times... right, Michal?
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at December 28, 2008 07:35 PM
Mr. Avrech,
Indeed! Chinese food in the basement-- what more could you possibly want from life? (I've been upgraded to 35th street though. Fewer amenities and more room than Schottenstein; the pro/con debate rages ever onward.)
Posted by: Michal at December 28, 2008 08:59 PM
Michal:
I'll ask my girlses about Chinese food in the basement. No doubt, they have strong opinions.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at December 28, 2008 11:44 PM