Architectural EKG

Architectural EKG on the East Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

An architectural EKG on the East Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  I walk past this building on the way to the library from my home at least once a week. Yet in all that time, I don’t think I’ve ever noticed the angles of the roofline.  And that just proves that you can still find very interesting…… Continue reading Architectural EKG

Frozen Stillness

Frozen Stillness

“The near stillness recalls what is forgotten, extinct angels.” –Georg Trakl An old abandoned and forgotten home sits in the frozen quiet of a mid-winter Wisconsin morning. Looking for art for your home or office or something to spice up your digital desktop?  This image is available for printing and download.  You can also check out the rest of my portfolio…… Continue reading Frozen Stillness

The Armchair in the Attic

The Armchair in the Attic

“The past is an old armchair in the attic, the present an ominous ticking sound, and the future is anybody’s guess.” –James Thurber The two-flat in which we live has two units – one on the first floor and one on the second.  The third floor/attic, open to the rafters high above, is mostly a…… Continue reading The Armchair in the Attic

Clash of Styles

Clash of Styles

Of the thousands of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes (yes, cassettes), and digital files we have on/in shelves, boxes, cases, sleeves and hard drives, I believe perhaps Beethoven could have chosen a more complimentary shelf on which to sit.  Then again, he was a sort of rebel in the classical music world.  Hmmm.  He probably would…… Continue reading Clash of Styles

Lost and Alone

Lost and Alone

I often wonder what stories these old abandoned homes could tell.   This particular home we found on a country road between Montello and Princeton, Wisconsin.  I saw it and immediately had to pull over, grab my camera and tripod and set up to take the shot.    For some reason, an old John Denver…… Continue reading Lost and Alone