Lines on Paper

Lines on Paper

While trying (and failing) to create some sort of folded/creased sculptures, I happily discovered this composition of crossing lines on one of the discarded pieces of paper. Forgetting my feeble attempts at sculpture, I snapped a few shots of my “creation”.  And I have to say,  I really like this. It has a kind of minimalist,…… Continue reading Lines on Paper

Fixture – Look Up

A simple light fixture in the ceiling at the Milwaukee Public Library Central branch. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

“Man cannot aspire if he looked down; if he rise, he must look up” –Samuel Smiles Whenever I am out and about with my camera, I am always looking around. Up, down, left, right, front, behind.  You never know what a change in perspective will reveal.  That is especially true when inside old public buildings.  …… Continue reading Fixture – Look Up

A Single Yellow Maple Leaf

A Single Yellow Maple Leaf

A single yellow Maple leaf.  There are hundreds, if not thousands of them outside my window.   It seems like almost all of them are on the ground.  Now, Autumn color is still all around,  you just have to look a little lower for it.  But that’s ok.  Whether in the air or on the…… Continue reading A Single Yellow Maple Leaf

The Colors of Fall

The Colors of Fall

The colors of fall are beginning to fade and soon enough the air will chill and the snow will fall.  But that also means that the holiday season is upon us.  We will spend time with family and friends, give thanks, feast, trim trees, light candles, celebrate miracles and be of good cheer.   We…… Continue reading The Colors of Fall

Dry Leaf on Wood

Dry Leaf on Wood

A dry leaf sits on a park bench in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.  The colors are just about past peak now around here, but the beauty of Autumn is still all around.   Soon enough, the trick or treaters will be at our door, daylight savings time will end, and Jack Frost will nip at our noises.…… Continue reading Dry Leaf on Wood

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

A Hint of Autumn

A Hint of Autumn

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” –Helen Hunt Jackson I found a small hint of autumn on the sidewalk today.  Yes, the calendar says it is fall, but at least here in Milwaukee, the trees are still thinking summer.  But soon enough,…… Continue reading A Hint of Autumn

The Telephone Handset

The Telephone Handset

“ TELEPHONE n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance.” ― Ambrose Bierce Day 358 of my 365 photo a day project. Looking for art for your home or office or something to spice up your digital desktop?  This image and most of the others from this project…… Continue reading The Telephone Handset

Lite Brite

Lite Brite

What happens when you introduce a 2 1/2 year old to a vintage Lite Brite?   A joyful couple of hours of total fun.  Add to that some really cool (and totally photographable) color abstracts.  Introduced by Milton Bradley in 1967, this particular version is circa 1986.  Now I just need to watch out for those long…… Continue reading Lite Brite

Down Feather

Down Feather

Another reoccurring subject in my 365 Project is feathers.  This tiny down feather is the latest image in that theme.  Only about an inch long, it’s amazing that a collection of these can power flight. Day 352 of my 365 photo a day project. Looking for art for your home or office or something to spice up your digital desktop?  This image and most…… Continue reading Down Feather

If My Calculations Are Correct

If My Calculations Are Correct

If my calculations are correct, I have only 16 days and 16 images left in my photo a day project.  Now that doesn’t necessarily mean they will all be good – see today’s average result.   However, with multiple projects this afternoon, I figured I’d just do something simple that would not divide my time very much.  Of course, growing…… Continue reading If My Calculations Are Correct

Five String Banjo

Five String Banjo

I’m adding a five string banjo to the list of instruments I’ve shot for this project.  This one hangs on the wall at the Urban Ecology Center just down the road from our house where they have quite a collection of stringed instruments.  Hanging next to it is also a guitar, a mandolin, and ukulele all hanging around…… Continue reading Five String Banjo