Chucks on a Wire

A pair of Converse Chuck Taylor (Chucks) athletic sneakers hanging from a power line over a street on the East Side of Milwaukee.

My goal was to capture something outdoors and different than what I have done the last few days.  Cue Monty Python, “And now for something completely different!”  In framing this photograph, I wanted just the sky, the wires, and the shoes and A LOT of negative space.  Since it was overcast and the Chuck Taylors were black, I went with a high-contrast black and white.

Day 119 of 365.

Chucks on a Wire
Chucks on a Wire

By Scott Norris

Emotion. Mood. Feelings. This is what I capture through my photographs. Whether it is landscapes, architectural elements, still life, or macros - it is a very personal journey as my own fears, triumphs, beliefs, and shortcomings are exposed with each photo. In the end, it is all about telling compelling stories.