This is my take on the old saying “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Which, to me, means it is better to see and appreciate what you have rather than think about and worry about what you do not. Shot with my son’s wooden blue-feathered bird friend in the palm of…… Continue reading A Bird in the Hand
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Pursued by Tired
“There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald It’s toward the end of the day, I need a shot for my 365 Project, and I’m exhausted and feeling a bit sick. I wanted to do more for today and I actually did get out and shoot a few things. But in…… Continue reading Pursued by Tired
Right or Left Hands?
Is this two different hands? Or are the both the same? Do you see left hands or right hands? This is my commentary on the state of our political system here in the United States. The two main political parties, at least on the national level, for the most part, are the same. In general,…… Continue reading Right or Left Hands?
Dark Forest
“The cradle rocks above an abyss, and common sense tells us that our existence is but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness.” –Vladimir Nabokov A foggy December day creates a dark and moody scene in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Day 77 of 365
The Starting Point
“The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.” –Robin S. Sharma Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on an overcast, damp, cool, December afternoon. The day was pretty drab and dreary, but the…… Continue reading The Starting Point
Pabst Beer: Good Old Time Flavor
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” –Benjamin Franklin A small basement event space in one of the many renovated buildings in the old Pabst brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These vintage beer posters have adorned this old wall for a very long time. This 20-shot panorama was taken during…… Continue reading Pabst Beer: Good Old Time Flavor
Always Watching
“Let every eye negotiate for itself and trust no agent.” –William Shakespeare I’m always watching, seeing, and learning. Always. Day 21 of my 365 photo a day project. If you are 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…… Continue reading Always Watching
Think About What You Will Gain
In early 2013, my wife and I moved from Chicago to Milwaukee. In doing so, we moved away from an underwater condo, lots of friends, and 2 steady well-paying jobs not really knowing what was going to happen. She was going to find a job aligned with her passions and I was going to…… Continue reading Think About What You Will Gain
Tree in the Fog 2 – Behind the Scenes
I’ve been asked time and again about my process of creating the photographs I display. Each shot is different and so the process is different for each photo. Here is a brief look behind the scenes. Sometimes I’ll adjust the contrast, saturation, and exposure and voila!, a finished image. Sometimes, I’ll work on an image for…… Continue reading Tree in the Fog 2 – Behind the Scenes
Exhibition Opening, Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now
Join us at the exhibition opening which features one of Scott’s photographs, “A Tree in the Fog 2.” Every two years, the Charles Allis Art Museum hosts Forward: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now, a juried exhibition showcasing the work of Wisconsin artists. Laurie Winters, Executive Director, CEO of the Museum of Wisconsin Art is…… Continue reading Exhibition Opening, Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now