Fierce Calm

Fierce Calm

Long exposures of large fierce waves can produce a surprisingly ethereal and calm image.  

Inner Dialogue

Inner Dialogue

“When there is complete peace of mind when the outer world is chaotic,  you will truly be free.” –Matthew Donnelly, “Spirit of Motivation” As humans, we always have that inner dialogue going on in our heads.

In the Ether

In the Ether

“I’m trained to look for certain things… I shoot, I shoot, I shoot, and then I go find it in the ether.” –Sante D’Orazio This statement pretty much sums up my image for today.  

Streetlight on the 35th Street Bridge

Street Light

“The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.” –Felix Adler Another random shot from my short walk in Three Bridges Park yesterday in the Menomonee Valley in Milwaukee.  This lone streetlight is on the 35th… Continue reading Streetlight on the 35th Street Bridge

Spiral: Shape and Form

Spiral Shape and Form

One of the reasons I decided to start a 365 Project was to simply shoot and/or process something new every day.  I’ve been doing that now for 157 days and the journey so far has been fantastic.  Something I did not think about when I started, was how the project would sharpen and expand my design… Continue reading Spiral: Shape and Form

Pursued by Tired

Pursued by Tired

“There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald It’s toward the end of the day, I need a shot for my 365 Project, and I’m exhausted and feeling a bit sick.    I wanted to do more for today and  I actually did get out and shoot a few things.  But in… Continue reading Pursued by Tired

Framed II – Helping Hand

A few helping hands holding up a wooden frame with a dusty piece of glass inside and me standing behind. Day 145 of 365 Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography www.scottnorrisphotography.com

“It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, ‘Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.’ “ –Sam Levenson Five helping hands (all my own) holding an empty wooden picture frame with yours truly standing behind… Continue reading Framed II – Helping Hand

Path from Point A to Point B

“Adversity is the first path to truth.” — Lord Byron The easiest way to get from here to there is a straight line. That is easier said than done.