The Wall

“I’m woven in a fantasy, I can’t believe the things I see. The path that I have chosen now has led me to a wall. And with each passing day I feel a little more like something dear was lost” –from The Wall by Kerry Livgren/Steve Walsh of Kansas. I know it’s crazy, but I…… Continue reading The Wall

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

Early Morning Coffee

Early Morning Coffee

There is nothing quite like an early morning coffee brewed over a campfire.  Whether or not the coffee actually tastes good is irrelevant.   There is something wonderful about waking up with the sun, crawling out of the tent, starting a fire, and brewing a nice steaming cup o’ joe. Then you can just sit back…… Continue reading Early Morning Coffee

Metal Bench Against Concrete Squares

Metal Bench Against Concrete Squares

A metal bench against a wall of concrete squares taken at the Columbia St. Mary’s hospital on the East Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  I really liked the grid pattern of the wall broken only by this chair.  The repeating pattern of the wall really makes it stand out.  There shouldn’t be any questions about what the…… Continue reading Metal Bench Against Concrete Squares

Speed Queen: The Glass is Empty

Speed Queen

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

Blue Star on White

Blue Star on White

“In the dark blue sky you keep, And often through my curtains peep, For you never shut your eye ‘Till the sun is in the sky. As your bright and tiny spark Lights the traveller in the dark, Though I know not what you are, Twinkle, twinkle, little star. –from “The Star” by Jane Taylor…… Continue reading Blue Star on White

St Francis Seminary Woods

St Francis Seminary Woods

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” –John Muir Shot on a quiet, albeit cold and very icy, walk through the St. Francis Seminary Woods in St. Francis, Wisconsin, just south of Milwaukee along the shore of Lake Michigan. Day 97 of my 365 photo-a-day project.