Two squares of lentils – black and red – on a white paper background. The inspiration for this photo came from the dinner table. (Go figure!) We had Indian Mojadra – a dish with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions. Do yourself a favor and make it sometime. It is, hands down, my favorite vegetarian dish.…… Continue reading Black and Red Lentils
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Gone Camping
I’ve gone camping for the weekend. Everyone needs a way to recharge, a place for contemplation, a way to collect thoughts, and to R E L A X! Being at a campsite in a tent and being out in nature is my way of doing all those things. So for today’s image, it is a quick…… Continue reading Gone Camping
The Eyes of a Child
“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.” –Walt Streightiff Oh, those beautiful eyes just melt my heart every time I see them. Mine own eyes fill with with tears of joy when I think about who he is, what he will see, and who…… Continue reading The Eyes of a Child
A Show of Hands
Ok, a show of hands: who thought I would actually get this far in my photo a day project? Anyone? Well, my hand is half raised. I’ve had my doubts that I would finish many times during the journey. Of course, there is a long way to go, but I’m committed! Only 168 days to…… Continue reading A Show of Hands
Speed Queen: The Glass is Empty
My image for today is intended as a metaphor for how I felt creatively trying to find a shot – empty, by any way you measure it. A photo a day project is fun, but it is also difficult. Finding something relatively interesting to shoot and/or process and post everyday for a whole year is…… Continue reading Speed Queen: The Glass is Empty
Crazy Happy Fun Stuff
Experimentation with new techniques, gear, lighting, angles, and subjects can be crazy fun. When the craziness (I’m talkin’ ’bout me) is there at the start, the excitement is doubled. This expression is combination of happy fun and the “oh man, I don’t have any time and I need a shot since I’ll be away from the…… Continue reading Crazy Happy Fun Stuff
Inner Dialogue
“When there is complete peace of mind when the outer world is chaotic, you will truly be free.” –Matthew Donnelly, “Spirit of Motivation” As humans, we always have that inner dialogue going on in our heads. Constant internal bickering and fighting like two children on the playground can really wear you out. I can do it.…… Continue reading Inner Dialogue
Tinkering Around
This is just me tinkering around at the very end of the day. (I did shoot this on the 8th. Honest!) Talk about taking it down to the wire. With little motivation to really spend the time to find “the cool shot”, I just grabbed some of my son’s classic wooden Jumbo Tinker Toys…… Continue reading Tinkering Around
Angelic Face
When the day is rough, I’m beat down, tired, and at wit’s end, this angelic face rescues me from the muck and mire of things that only seem important. His joy of constant discovery is a fountain. His laughter is music and his voice a song. His love is heart-warming and unconditional. My wife and I are blessed to have…… Continue reading Angelic Face
I Voted Today
I voted today in the Wisconsin 2016 presidential primary. Who I cast my vote for is between me, my family, and the ballot. The important part is that I did it. It is a right and a civic duty that many take for granted – there are people all over the world that yearn for the opportunity…… Continue reading I Voted Today
In the Ether
“I’m trained to look for certain things… I shoot, I shoot, I shoot, and then I go find it in the ether.” –Sante D’Orazio This statement pretty much sums up my image for today. I was not feeling very creative. When that happens, to get out of the creative funk, I try something new – a…… Continue reading In the Ether
Now I Know My ABCs
While watching my son play with an old vintage Fisher-Price school house, I noticed this upside down alphabet letter tray. It was completely emptied, of course, with the magnetic letters spread everywhere across the floor. The ABCs were reversed – the other side is where the letters normally sit – but I thought it would make…… Continue reading Now I Know My ABCs