out of the box SMOKE & MIRRORS

As seen in a truck stop somewhere in Nebraska. What bargains!

Which did you purchase? I like ideology that comes with an on/off switch.

I had a complete meltdown because I could not make up my mind which I preferred. After spending a considerable amount of time vacillating from one to the other in a rather agitated manner, the attendant asked my wife to remove me from the premises. What a mistake. I might eventually have purchased all of them.

woah...psychadellic man! i need one of these to go with my painting of bulldogs playing poker on black velvet

what - an eagle with an afterburner? Maybe it ate a mouse stuffed with onions. I see you also nicely show your chin and nose (reflected in the eagle frame). You must be kidding about buying this stuff...or is your blood V8 level too low? Cheers, Micheal

You pull of your little magic act once again, simultaneously commenting on the American scene while incorporating it into an outstanding artistic image. Well seen, well done.

These are a bit over the top. But I have to shamefully confess that I have a fondness for lava lamps and those three-dimensional looking lit pictures that beer companies used to have hanging in taverns. There was something magical about them, but not these. I wouldn't have been tempted, even to get Jesus.

Amazing.

Come on up, and I'll show you where the truck stop is. Hell, if you bought tow of 'em I bet you could get the price down to $19.95. :(

Your usual sharp eye caught me again. I had not even noticed until you pointed it out. Oh well, don't suppose my mug could do much damage in this landscape.

You report from Japan, and I try to send my message about the U.S. I'm hoping that someday I'll have acquired your eagle eye.

I can go with you liking things a little on the kitsch side, but this stuff, I simply cannot allow my mind to imagine any of this stuff in your house or office. Now please don't shatter my illusions.

I'll assume you are referring to the fine artisan crafts displayed on the shelves here.

Well, Jack hit it right on the nail. Apart from that I'm always intrigued who buys this crap. But there is no accounting for taste I guess.

Classic americana. Many people from the midwest and small towns love these images. Coming from N.Y.C. I have unfortunately been protected. Marjorie

Now, this looks very American..... I need an explanation to know what are these.... Are they lamps ? in any event it looks in part at least commercing God and his creation...... ;-))

None whatsoever! (Accounting that is)

Don't get too holier than thou. :) I'll bet there are many enclaves in your parts where these are pretty acceptable. I live in California, and, unfortunately, there are many equally depraved locales where these would be sellers. A combination of bad taste and iconography can sell in almost any geographical area. (Unfortunately!)

I'll be perfectly honest with you. I was so superior in my attitude that I failed my journalistic duty to examine them more closely to determine their exact properties. I believe they are mirrors that have some lights that shine through them, thus the lines you see on all of them forming a circle. That would explain the power cords. I suppose you are right about them being so American. But I don't find them any more gauche than say the accouterments of a church, or of a military museum. They all rely on icons and symbolism to elicit the proper response. It works.

I still see it...agly, and as we read the same book , we know already that it is commercialising the God that we still looking to find.....LOL

A great documentary photo. The colours are of course gorgeous and so are the mirrors. Although I like them very much and would like to buy one, I am not sure they fit in my house...may be I have to change the furniture.

By the way my "chain" photo was not taken underwater, and thank you for your comments. Regards.

I like the composition and colours: it s what I personally call Street art. You capture interesting things always. Giovanni

I'm hoping that these babies do not fit in your decor. If they did, I would be worried about you. Thanks for the comment. I didn't think that the chain image was taken underwater, but it had the feel of it. Take care

Thanks. I think I'd call this "backstreet art," or maybe "alley art." Pretty sad stuff. I'm particularly happy with the sickly greenish colors here, which are, of course, the result of the fluorescent lighting. Thanks for your kind comments.

David...

Your keen eye want let first class kitch get unscrutinized...

I call this Meaningful Photography

Regards :)