Water flows through the concrete dam past the ruins of the turbine house at Paradise Springs. Located near Eagle, Wisconsin in the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit, the dam and ruins are part of the Paradise Springs Nature Trail. The area once had a resort hotel with a tennis/shuffleboard court, a small horse track, a…… Continue reading Paradise Springs Dam and Turbine House Ruins
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Milwaukee Fire Department Engine 27
I had a nice conversation with the fine folks of Station 27 from the Milwaukee Fire Department today at a neighborhood block party. They were showing off Engine 27 and giving kids of all ages a chance to see a real fire truck up close and personal. My 2 1/2 year old son was enthralled. And I’ll…… Continue reading Milwaukee Fire Department Engine 27
The Switch
“People are so busy dreaming the American Dream, fantasizing about what they could be or have a right to be, that they’re all asleep at the switch.” –Florence King The only chance you have to ever get what you want, what you dream about, is to do something, anything. Because just thinking about it will get…… Continue reading The Switch
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
Twelve Squares
Twelve squares in three rows of four across – close up detail of a worn and rusty metal drain cover in Riverside Park, on the East Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was out playing with my son in the park when I spotted these cool geometric shapes on this steel sewer grate. The harsh shadows…… Continue reading Twelve Squares
Take the Stairs
“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.” –Vance Havner A stairway in the historic Marshall Building, Third Ward, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Day 13 of my 365 photo a day project. If you are looking for art for your home…… Continue reading Take the Stairs