“The falling leaves drift by my window The falling leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sunburned hands I used to hold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I’ll hear old winter’s song But I miss you most of all, my darling When autumn leaves…… Continue reading I Miss You Most of All
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Day is Done
“Day is done, gone the sun, From the lake, from the hills, from the sky; All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.” –Taps Sunset from Mountain Drive in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Shot with my Droid Turbo cell phone camera. Day 7 of my 365 photo a day project.
365 Project – Stuck on Day 6
This image is the perfect summation of the way I felt today trying to get a shot. But when you feel that way, just keep moving, keep climbing. You’ll find inspiration somewhere. Day 6 of my 365 photo a day project.
365 Project – Days 1 – 5
I have seen many many people start a photo a day for a year project. I’ve even seen some finish! It seems like such a great learning experience as it forces you to shoot and post something everyday – something I have not been doing. So I’ve decided to give the 365 Project my…… Continue reading 365 Project – Days 1 – 5
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
(Extra)Ordinary
There are days – many days actually – as an artist where I can’t seem to find the inspiration to create and everything seems quite ordinary. It could be the weather, it could be lack of sleep (although that is almost a constant), it could be any number of things. Whatever the reason, the camera stays…… Continue reading (Extra)Ordinary
Think (Again)
“Everything has been thought of before, but the problem is to think of it again.” — Goethe As a photographer and artist, I’m always trying new things, new techniques, and new equipment so I can continue to improve on what I have done and perhaps create something not done before. Or at least, create something…… Continue reading Think (Again)
Snapshot to Photograph
A lot goes into creating a photograph. Certainly knowing your equipment inside and out, making sure your settings are correct for the subject, getting what needs to be in focus IN focus, are big parts of making a photo. Then there is this from National Geographic photographer, Jim Richardson, “If you want to be a…… Continue reading Snapshot to Photograph
Dreamland
I had a recurring dream when I was a kid. It was night. I was totally alone in a small hilltop village square, cobblestones beneath my feet.The street lamps were bright and the storefronts were lit up. In the center of the square stood a small kiosk with a clock. It was still and quiet…… Continue reading Dreamland
Thoughts for the New Year
At the start of each New Year, I invariably think about goals for the days, weeks and months ahead. While I don’t actually make resolutions (I find I don’t keep them anyway), I do strive to try new things, stop doing things I shouldn’t, and generally look for new avenues to grow and learn. With…… Continue reading Thoughts for the New Year
There is Only You and Your Camera
“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.” -Ernst Haas
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