“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
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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
Fiery Autumn
Yes, it’s getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and summer is gone. But scenes like this make up for all that. Well, almost… 😉 Autumn in all of its fiery glory with the reds, oranges, yellows, and greens set against a bright blue fall sky. This shot was taken near the Urban Ecology Center along the…… Continue reading Fiery Autumn
Golden Autumn Woods
Ah, the golden autumn woods! The forests and wooded areas in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeast Wisconsin are so beautiful in the autumn season. The fall colors just explode! This is an 8 frame panorama taken near Parnell Tower in the northern unit of the Kettle Moraine. Day 17 of my 365…… Continue reading Golden Autumn Woods
Autumn’s Fire
“Now Autumn’s fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.” –William Allingham If you ever have a chance to see the fall colors in Wisconsin, do it! And I have to say the trees and color on the drive to get to this location was more impressive than this.…… Continue reading Autumn’s Fire
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
Lost and Alone
I often wonder what stories these old abandoned homes could tell. This particular home we found on a country road between Montello and Princeton, Wisconsin. I saw it and immediately had to pull over, grab my camera and tripod and set up to take the shot. For some reason, an old John Denver…… Continue reading Lost and Alone