“The world’s a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.” –George Villiers A staircase rising out of a small ravine along the Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shot in digital color, it was always my intention to create a black and white image. …… Continue reading Forest Stairs
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Dark Footbridge
“Faith is a footbridge that you don’t know will hold you up over the chasm until you’re forced to walk out onto it.” –Nicholas Wolterstorff I am always intrigued by small wooden footbridges such as this one. Especially when I cannot see where it leads. Is there danger on the other side? A paradise? An…… Continue reading Dark Footbridge
The Narrow Path
“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” –Henry David Thoreau This photograph of a narrow, leaf-covered footpath was taken near my home in Milwaukee. It is along the Milwaukee River near Riverside Park. What you see here is what I saw with my eyes AND my…… Continue reading The Narrow Path
Autumn Path
An autumn path on a cool October morning in Mirror Lake State Park. As I took a stroll along one of the many hiking trails, the smoke from the nearby campground danced in the morning sunlight, creating an ethereal and mystical atmosphere. While the birds sang in the trees, I contemplated staying out there forever. As Thoreau said…… Continue reading Autumn Path
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
The Starting Point
“The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.” –Robin S. Sharma Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on an overcast, damp, cool, December afternoon. The day was pretty drab and dreary, but the…… Continue reading The Starting Point