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Monthly Archives: June 2017
Transient — Anonymous Drifter
As a famous drifter once said: “May the Force be with you.” The equation of force is cut into the steel sculpture Brilliance that is on display at the Palo Alto Art Center. There are 6 similarly shaped steel sculptures … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy/Adventure, Photography
Tagged Blessing Hancock, Brilliance, Weekly Photo Challenge, Wordpress
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Friend — Share your favorite sights
This sculpture by George Segal is called Gay Liberation, but I’ve always thought of it as “A group of friends.” This week’s photo challenge is about Friends. I’ll share a gallery of candid shots that I’ve taken of people enjoying the … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Photography, San Francisco, Stanford University, travel, Wordpress
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