A Penultimate Challenge

Water Glass and Tissue Square

For my penultimate 365 image, I asked friends on Facebook to help me with a few ideas for today.  There were many great suggestions, but one in particular was perfect (thanks Erin!).   Part of what I do with my photography is try to capture the everyday things of life and present them in an extraordinary…… Continue reading A Penultimate Challenge

Ribbons and Streamers

Ribbons and Streamers

Ribbons and streamers blowing in the night breeze as fireworks explode in the sky marking the 240th birthday of the USA. For the 4th of July, I wanted to do something different for my shot of the day.  A shot of fireworks was too obvious.  And my shots of parades and picnics did not really…… Continue reading Ribbons and Streamers

National Camera Day

National Camera Day

Today is National Camera Day – a day we commemorate the photograph, the camera, and their inventions.  While I couldn’t find any history on the origin of the “holiday”,  Nicephore Niépce is credited with creating the first successful photograph in 1826/1827 on or about this time of year.  So perhaps that is why it is today.  Either way,…… Continue reading National Camera Day

Smiling Block Bins

Smiling Block Bins

The smiling block bins.  All lined up nicely, content, full, happy.  Take a good look.  In our house, with a toddler running around, this is a very rare occurrence.  I had to document that it actually does happen on occasion. Day 110 of 365.

Abstract Lines

What is it?

Before I say where this was taken, I’d like to know what you think it is.  What does it look like to you?   Ok, do you have an idea? This was taken at Discovery World on the shore of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Oh, I’m not going to tell you what these…… Continue reading Abstract Lines