Over the past two trips to Florence (2005 & 2007) I have created numerous images juxtaposing the static with the ephemeral, in most cases, solid buildings with the rush of people and vehicles past them. On this afternoon, my friend, photographer Darla Oathout, exercised great patience while I stood for a long time in front of the Duomo, camera on tripod, shooting many multiple exposures of people passing by and standing before the great west doors of Santa Maria del Fiori. The magnificent Duomo has stood in one place since construction began in 1296, while we humans pass by in great numbers, transitory as flowers, never staying very long, and in most cases never returning. This is my favorite of the series shot that afternoon.