Leaf Bottle Rocks

A tiny empty glass bottle, three decaying leaves, and three lake stones on a wooden table. This was photographed with a single speedlight flash camera left fitted with a homemade diffuser to soften the harsh light. Processed in Lightroom and Photoshop. Nikon D700, 50mm lens, ISO 100, 1/200, f/4. Copyright 2018 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

A tiny empty glass bottle, three decaying leaves, and three lake stones on a wooden table.

Shadow Leaves

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." -- Buddha The shadows of leaves on a hot summer day at Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, Kettle Moraine North State Forest, Wisconsin. Copyright 2018 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” — Buddha

The Narrow Path

The Narrow Path

“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” –Henry David Thoreau

Autumn Path

Autumn Path

An autumn path on a cool October morning in Mirror Lake State Park.

Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake

I spent this past weekend camping in Mirror Lake State Park near Lake Delton, Wisconsin.   The leaves are changing but probably a week or two away from peak autumn color.

Frozen in Time

Frozen in Time

“Hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go,  life is a barren field frozen with snow.” –Langston Hughes A single Maple leaf buried in the ice and snow on a cold New Year’s Eve.   Happy New Year everyone.