Water Flowing

Water Flowing

The water is flowing fast in the Milwaukee River these days.  This shot was taken under the Locust Street bridge on the East Side of Milwaukee.  Taken at midday, I used a 10-stop ND filter to slow down the water and create the smooth, silk-like motion. For some reason, while I was shooting,  the chorus…… Continue reading Water Flowing

No Swimming

No Swimming

No Swimming.  I took a deep dive into my archives for this image since I was unable to get out and shoot today.  From August of last year, this was taken along the lakefront in Chicago.  I found it interesting the “No Swimming” sign right in front of a ladder to the water. Day 355 of my…… Continue reading No Swimming

Veil of Memory

Veil of Memory

As I inch ever closer to a half century on this Earth, I’m reminded more and more how fragile memory can be. Whether it is forgetting where I put my keys or trying to think of what’s-his-name that sat next to me in home room back in grade school, the older I get the more…… Continue reading Veil of Memory

Limitless

Limitless

For the artist, the world is limitless. It can be found in the home, on the street outside, in the city surrounding us, in the countryside, and over the far horizon.   It is everywhere we are.  But to truly see this world,  we must first learn to believe in ourselves and our abilities, lead with the heart, and…… Continue reading Limitless

Flowing Water: The River

Flowing Water

“He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.” –Horace The Milwaukee River under the Locust Street bridge.  Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Day 44 of my 365 photo a day project.