“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
~Thomas Merton
Skulls
Art Watching People
Sitting With Hockney
Son of Man
Grey Area
Red Hat
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
~ Edgar Degas
Face To Face
Jump Right In
Eavesdropper
Connected
Zen Mode
Notice Me
So What Do You Think?
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…
I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
~Elliott Erwitt
Cornered
Look at Me
The Wonder of Water Lillies
Watching JR
Jane Lurie Photography 
Absolutely love this, as an artist myself I really enjoy stepping back and watching other people observe and react to art!!
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Hi Lisa, Thanks so much! One of my favorite things to do when I am wandering museums. Sometimes I get lucky with a surprising match-up. Appreciate your visit. 🤗
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Hi Jane, Awesome artwork. I really love these
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Thanks so much, Robert. I love photographing in museums. Pleased you enjoyed them. 😊
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Great. Good luck jane
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Reblogged this on Art in Life and commented:
Watching Art is a form of meditation for me
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Thank you for sharing. 😊
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Art literally brought to life – enjoyed the re-viewing!
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Hi Ecopoet. Sorry I missed this one and just wanted to say thank you. 🙂
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A brilliant series! One of my film favorite photographs I’ve ever taken was at a Wayne White exhibit. The lighting was low, so it wasn’t in focus. But the silhouettes of the visitors against a backdrop of White’s insane genius was really special.
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Hi Marsi, Sorry I missed this and wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your comment. Thank you – and that White exhibit must’ve been great to photograph!
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I would also like to know what they are thinking. Actually, that could be a new piece – speech bubbles with comments about the art.
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What a great idea, Lisa! 😁 Humorous, of course. Thanks so much and I’m glad you enjoyed.
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Lovely series.
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Thanks so much, Jay. They’re a fun challenge to make.
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Jane, so many! “People Watching Art” is one of my favorite themes of yours. The opening quote is perfect. Those red walls – what an interesting choice for the Hockney show. That’s a fantastic photo. 🙂 I like the Chuck Close one a lot too, there’s a fine balance there. “Jump Right In” made me giggle (whose painting is that?). I see the connections in “Connected” and they’re brilliant. Great timing and framing! There’s something interesting about all the frowns in “Notice Me.” Great post, Jane! 🙂
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Hi Lynn, I’m so pleased you like this theme– I’ve had fun adding to it over the years. I love that you’re compelled to look more closely at the connections in each one and in this series, I think my presence as the photographer may be felt a bit more keenly as the observer. “Jump” was made at the latest Monet exhibit at the de Young– I stalked this poor women in her flowery jacket…didn’t quite get what I envisioned, but close enough. 😉 Thank you for your thoughtful comment and enthusiastic response. Much appreciated, as always. 🙂
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what a fabulous post!!! love all of the shots…the details…colors….just a wonderful journey!!!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this project, April. I’ve been doing this for years and it’s such a fun challenge. Thank you very much!
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Interesting perspective. As for the non-photography art, some I like quite a lot, some not so much. Different strokes…
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Hi Dave, Pleased you enjoyed this concept, thanks very much. Yes, different strokes….we are very lucky to have so many choices in the art world.😀
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Sitting with Hockney is so cool👍👍👍
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Thank you, Detlef. A favorite moment of “seeing”. So glad you like it.
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Oh I love these, Jane, what brilliant images. Such an inspiring idea your post is about. I wouldn’t know which one is my favorite, I just love them all. Wonderful work, Jane.
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Thank you, Cornelia. That means a lot. I like the different angles of interpretation that emerge each scene. So pleased you enjoyed the theme and images. Much appreciated.
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You are welcome, Jane
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What a stunning series of shots!
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Thanks so much, Fi. Such fun to create.
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Wow, fantastic 💕🙏😇
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Thanks so much, Anjali. I’m glad you enjoyed this one. 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙏💕😇
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Loved these Jane. Red hat and Zen both new to me, both terrific.
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Thanks, Tina. Glad you enjoyed this series.
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Amazing! and your captions make me smile. (Also reminded me that E needs to have his head shaved! 😉 )
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Ha, Gunta. I seem to have an eye for bald heads. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the captions with the images. Thank very much.
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This is so beautiful 💕
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Thanks so much, Shelllno.
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Great stuff!
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Thank you, Graham. I enjoy the hunt for these images. 🙂
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Oh, how fascinating!
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Glad you enjoyed them, Mexi. Thanks so much. 🙂
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Excellent and well observed series of photos, Jane >>> and excellent art too!!! And the Erwitt quote is fundamental, universal truth. A 🙂
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Thanks so much, Adrian. I’ve realized over the years that there’s a lot going on in these images. Happy you enjoyed them and the Erwitt quote….such wisdom, indeed.
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This is marvelous, Jane. So perceptive! “Skulls on Skulls” made me laugh! Once again, a wonderful collection.
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Thank you, Patti. Glad you enjoyed the humorous side of what I see. Skulls was “gold”. 🙂 This is a fun and challenging ongoing project in museums.
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Wow! What a great idea for getting fun, interesting candid people shots! Hard to choose, but my favourite has to be “So, what do you think?” Followed by “Connected” and “Son of Man”
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Thank you, Michael. This is a favorite photography activity- very glad you like them. You’ve pointed out a few of my faves- it amazes me the humorous scenes that are right in front of our eyes. Your words are much appreciated!
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Your (comic) timing is excellent here! Really enjoyed this series – thanks, Jane.
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Thanks, Adam. Happy these brought a smile – you get me. 🤣
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Love the ‘Sitting with Hockney’. Weren’t you tempted to add a bowler hat to the guy looking at the Magritte?
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Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Hockney was one of those memorable moments of “seeing”. And yes, a bowler hat would’ve been perfect – they were selling them in the shop and people were wearing them! 🙂
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You have such a gift for seeing great compositions, Jane. Always a pleasure to see your posts!
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Hi Eliza, Thank you! This series has been a fun challenge. Very nice to have your support– much appreciated, as always.
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This is a wonderful collection of images…people watching, I guess. A fine result of your work and observations, Jane. Thanks!
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Thank you, Steve. It’s a fun challenge in seeing….and stalking. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed them!
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Most amusing post! Loved the creative titles!
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Thank you, Linda. Fun to hunt and create!
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hi jane, wonderful pictures of the art we are shown.
greetings robert
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Thank you, Robert. I’m glad you enjoyed this series. Much appreciated. 🙂
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I wasn’t sure I’d find this series interesting, sorry for doubting! very cool, and very clever captions. “Notice Me” is kind of a classic commentary in two words, and “Jump Right In” is great, like Rod Serling’s Night Gallery, “Good evening, and welcome to a private showing…” and slow fade, as the visitor dissolves into the painting. I wondered if Hockney specified the type of chair and necktie for the museum guard. Well, very fun series!
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Hi Robert, I’m happy that you were pleasantly surprised! And I love your thoughts on those images..the Hockney moment will reign as one of my favorite moments. And, I can hear Rod Serling’s voice as I type. Slow fade, and goodbye for now….thank you so much. 😄
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A masterful work of observation, Jane. I love the detail of the twisted strap on the lady’s purse in the ‘Grey Area’ photo.
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Hi Allan, Thank you so much. And I return the compliment – your keen observation of that detail in her strap is impressive. I’m pleased you were compelled to take a closer look. Much appreciated. 🙂
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Nicely done, excellent series.
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Thank you, Ted. I’m pleased you enjoyed this one.
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Great set of images Jane….well observed
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Thank you, Mark. Much appreciated.
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I love this series, Jane. Very clever. Beautifully captured!
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Thank you so much, Diane. One of my favorite things to do. Glad you enjoyed!
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These gave me my smile for the day. I think droll is the right adjective, also thought provoking, well done etc.
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Hi Eileen, I’m so glad you enjoyed these and I love all your thoughts. Great to hear from you and I hope all is well with you and yours. Thank you very much.
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An excellent series Jane. Red hat seems to be my favorite. Stella’s (I think it’s Stella) geometric work is a wonderful contrast to the person’s round hat. I also Elliot Erwitt’s quote is right on target. It fits so well into your images. I’ll do my best to keep it in mind when photographing.
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Thanks so much, Tim. Yes, that’s the Frank Stella exhibit at SFMoMa. Glad you enjoyed these and the quotes….Erwitt’s really hits home for me. 🙂
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Jane, you’re welcome and Erwitt’s statement does that for me as well.
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Wonderful captures Jane. The Hockney, the Magritte, face to face, so many of them are captivating.
Alison
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Thank you, Alison. Stories within stories. I’m happy you found these intriguing.
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Perfect !
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Thank so much, Bruce. 🙂
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Cool concept, I sense the contemplation in process with many of the observers. The strong compositions, which integrate the observed artwork (e.g. Red Hat), is quite intriguing. Well done Jane!
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Thanks very much, Sam. So nice to read your thoughts. I agree, the absorption of the viewers is captivating. Pleased you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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LOVE sitting with Hockney 😃
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Thanks so much, Sue. That shot is a favorite, for sure. 🙂
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Love the composition. I think the shot of the painting with a man walking in the field and the museum guest is particularly awesome.
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HI Imelda, Thanks very much. I’m so glad you like that image in particular– I thought it was a bit heartbreaking.
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🙂 I see what you mean there after I checked the photo again. On one level, here are people who are seemingly indifferent to the beauty in front of them. On another, here is a man who is earnestly offering a something and gets ignored. Your pictured captured a richly poignant moment. I guess, that was why, for me, it stood out from among the rest. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing your insights, Imelda. Much appreciated. 😊
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Wonderful depiction of observation.
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Thank you so much, Miriam. It’s inspiring and challenging to find these scenes.
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Very very nice. I like them all. The Hockney picture is of course immediately eyecatching. But I am very fond of the ‘Jump right in’ picture as well. The colours, the atmosphere, the precisely caught moment.
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Thanks so much, Peter. I’m pleased you enjoyed the series and those in particular. I do a fair amount of “stalking” but the Hockney was just “sitting there” waiting to be photographed. One of my favorite moments of seeing. 🙂
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Jane, I flat out love this! Art is food for the soul. It is wonderful to see all these people being well nourished. But of course, the series of photographs nourishes me too. Yum.
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Thanks so much, Michael. Much appreciated all around… and yes, we need nourishing. 🙂
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Interesting concept and well executed. Art upon art!
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Thank you, Carol. Yes, art upon art. Glad you enjoyed and great to hear from you.
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Great series and images Jane 🙂
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Thanks, Joe. I love hunting for these shots- you know the feeling. 🙂
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Yup I know the feeling 😀
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I love the thing I’ve seen where the people admiring the art work look exactly like the one in the painting. Love this interesting take on art work!
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HI Emily, Oh, that’s what I am always on the hunt for, but happens so rarely. I’ve come across some excellent shots of people blending into the painting- such fun. I’m happy you like this series– thanks so much.
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Well done, Jane. You’ve reminded me of a series done by Robert Doisneau:
https://www.vintag.es/2018/08/robert-doisneau-oblique-look.html
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Thank you, Steve. I’m glad you enjoyed the photographs. How refreshing that people in the ’40s are surprised by a naked bum.
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That’s a great collection. Thanks for sharing and allowing me to eavesdrop. 🙂
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Thanks, Steve. Seems we have another eavesdropper in our midst. 🙂
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It’s a French collection, even if not by Eaves Saint Laurent.
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I like how you play with the meta level here. Excellent photos, Jane.
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Thank you, Rabirius. Meta in Museums. You may see that someday. 🙂 Pleased you like the series.
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Thanks for sharing this post, Goff. Much appreciated. 🙂
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My pleasure. Great post. Happy Sunday. Goff
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Hi, Jane. Thanks for sharing such a great set of images. I just love the concept of the unseen photographer watching people looking. The photographer’s presence as voyeur is always felt. Have re-blogged on https://goffjamesart.wordpress.com/ .Have a great day. Goff
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Thanks so much, Goff. Great description-agree, there is an intimacy of my presence in these images made even stronger by their total immersion in the art. I’m happy you enjoyed them- means a lot coming from your artistic eye.
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Thanks. The post was really excellent. Enjoyed viewing. Have a great day, Goff
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Art is a must…start them young…art gallery followed by beach..what can be better! Marvelous Series of the ‘perfect moment’
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I completely agree, Paula, on both counts! Happy you enjoyed these- such fun to find. Thanks very much.
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This made me smile 😀
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Hi Poetpas, Then my work is done 🙂 Thanks so much.
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🙂 Fantastic series, Jane! Great moments, connections and titles.
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Thanks very much, Harrie. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. I love finding these moments. 🙂
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Great post. Well done on all counts.
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Thanks so much, Jane. I love the hunt. Hope you are having a great trip!
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This is a really cool idea!
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Thanks, Derrick. I do manage to see the art, too, when I go to a museum. 😁
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I love the connections you have made between viewer and image. I think ‘Eavesdropper’ is my favourite! I love the quotes you add to these posts too, and the quote about both finding and losing oneself is so apt.
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Thanks so much, Ali. I’m continually enthralled by the connections with people and art. Happy you liked this collection with the quotes. 🙂
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Sitting with Hockney is a great capture. I love that shot.
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Thank you, Jeff. A memorable moment for sure. 😄
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