For the artist, the world is limitless. It can be found in the home, on the street outside, in the city surrounding us, in the countryside, and over the far horizon. It is everywhere we are. But to truly see this world, we must first learn to believe in ourselves and our abilities, lead with the heart, and…… Continue reading Limitless
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Fantasy Forest
“I’m always astonished by a forest. It makes me realise that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.” –Gunter Grass One of the things I’m striving to do with this photo a day project, is to experiment with new techniques, do things I’ve never done before,…… Continue reading Fantasy Forest
Lighting the Way
A dual street light, lighting the way to…who knows? There is something compelling and yet sad and lonely about a man-made structure like this lamp post isolated and removed from it’s normal environment. Framed like this, reality is hidden and the imagination takes over. Is this the top of a high-rise parking structure? A…… Continue reading Lighting the Way
Dead End Alley
Sometimes I don’t have to go very far to find some really interesting subject matter to shoot. Just a very short walk from my house, this very narrow dead end alley was created by a small space between two adjacent buildings. It is blocked off on the street side with the only access through the larger alley in…… Continue reading Dead End Alley
Minimalist Pillars
Looking at my son’s wooden toy blocks and specifically the wooden columns, got me to thinking about the pillars of design for photography. (yeah, my mind is crazy that way) There are many thoughts on how many elements there are but in my mind there are seven – line, shape, form, texture, color, pattern, and space. Anyway, with…… Continue reading Minimalist Pillars
The Notebook: Day 229
For my photo a day project, I will jot ideas and thoughts for future shoots into this spiral notebook. It’s a way for me to remember cool ideas when I’m actually out with my camera trying to capture something. And it also doubles as my long-term memory – it does a better job than my…… Continue reading The Notebook: Day 229
Sunset on a Wooden Bench
The sun sets behind a wooden bench along a hiking trail in southeast Wisconsin. A quiet, peaceful little scene. But is this reality? The short answer is no. The bench was certainly there but when I took this shot, I really had no clue where the sun was since it was overcast and in the middle…… Continue reading Sunset on a Wooden Bench
Ice Age Trail Near Lapham Peak
I am blessed to live so close to such a wonderful hiking trail known as the Ice Age Trail. The thousand-mile footpath highlights some of Wisconsin’s most scenic landscapes and helps tell the story of the last Ice Age by showcasing some of Wisconsin’s unique glacial features. Located entirely within the state, the trail is one…… Continue reading Ice Age Trail Near Lapham Peak
Bakers Dozen
As a slight nod to today’s date, I wanted to create an image that contained or conveyed the number ’13’ in some fashion. And for some reason, the first thing that popped into my head was a baker’s dozen – which of course is thirteen. And before you send me emails wondering if I can count, I…… Continue reading Bakers Dozen
Alley Gas Pump
It’s a bit strange to find a diesel gas pump sitting in an alley in a residential city neighborhood. It’s not something you see everyday for sure. This one, however, belongs to the fine folks of Milwaukee Fire Department Station 27 – home of Engine 27 and Ladder Truck 5. Situated near the Milwaukee River…… Continue reading Alley Gas Pump
East Side Pay Phone
The public pay phone. They used to be everywhere – at every gas station, market, bar, many street corners, and rest stops along the highway. Now, in the cell phone age, when I see one of these, I usually do a double take. It’s certainly a rare site and brings back a lot of…… Continue reading East Side Pay Phone
Brick and Peeling Paint
Today, I’m just going for a bit of texture. Ok, a lot of texture. This shot of brick and peeling paint was taken on a walk to the store. I’ve passed by this overhead door many times and have never stopped before. And now I think I’ll have to come back with my tripod and…… Continue reading Brick and Peeling Paint