"Liquid Soap Bubble"
Jerusalem, Israel, 2011
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One night, a street performer made a large liquid soap bubble which drifted into the dark sky. I took this photo of it, illustrating the many colors of light. There was a calm breeze; the exposure time was one second. I did not use a flash, although there was artificial light in the area.
"Boardwalk, Renovated Old Port"
Tel Aviv, Israel, 2010
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"Vanishing Christians of Bethlehem"
Bethlehem, 2009
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Under the rule of the Palestinian Authority, the Christian population of Bethlehem has shrunk dramatically. While Bethlehem is still the site of many historical Christian landmarks, it is no longer the home of many practicing Christians. Bethlehem has become overwhelmingly Muslim.
"Flesh"
Jerusalem, Israel, 2010
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Someone told me that every good fine art site must include some nudity. So, here ya go. And she's beautiful. But if I revealed more of her breast, would that make the image more artistic? If I revealed less, would it be less artistic?
"In the Museum"
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel, 2011
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The renovated Israel Museum has a wonderful collection of art and historical artifacts. This isn't a picture of any of them. (That would be cheating, wouldn't it?) This is a view of potential exhibit space, under construction behind panes of frosty glass.
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Someone told me that every good fine art site must include some nudity. So, here ya go. And she's beautiful. But if I revealed more of her breast, would that make the image more artistic? If I revealed less, would it be less artistic?
"November"
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2003
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A cold, lonely morning. Months earlier this spot had been bustling. But now?
"In the Museum"
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel, 2011
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The renovated Israel Museum has a wonderful collection of art and historical artifacts. This isn't a picture of any of them. (That would be cheating, wouldn't it?) This is a view of potential exhibit space, under construction behind panes of frosty glass.