Passions Collide – Abstract 5

This abstract photography based digital artwork, combines two of my artistic passions - 3D animation and photography. The base color scheme is from a photograph of an old worn out table that had several coats of mismatched paint on it in addition to several glued-on pieces of newsprint and other paper. The color information from that image was used to drive the size, color, and 3D spatial location of each rectangular object. The resulting 3D rendered image was then finished in Photoshop with many color tweaks, contrast adjustments and some other "magical" things. The image is best viewed on a large desktop monitor and is intended to be printed very large. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

This abstract photography-based digital artwork, combines two of my artistic passions – 3D animation and photography.  The base color scheme is from a photograph of an old worn out table that had several coats of mismatched paint on it in addition to several glued-on pieces of newsprint and other paper.  Then the color information from…… Continue reading Passions Collide – Abstract 5

Happy Flying

This little guy sure loves to fly. You can see joy in his eyes and the smile on his face. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Happy Flying!  This little guy sure loves to soar.  You can see joy in his eyes and the smile on his face.   This photo was created as part of a new service I’m offering called Capturing Keepsakes.  Think of it as portraits for a most cherished child’s toy or prized family heirloom.  Head on…… Continue reading Happy Flying

The Narrow Path

The Narrow Path

“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” –Henry David Thoreau This photograph of a narrow, leaf-covered footpath was taken near my home in Milwaukee. It is along the Milwaukee River near Riverside Park.  What you see here is what I saw with my eyes AND my…… Continue reading The Narrow Path

Three Oak Leaves

Three Oak Leaves

Now that October is upon us,  the leaves have started changing colors.  I found these three Oak leaves along a walkway in Riverside Park near my home.  While most of the leaves are still green in the area, you can see a hint of color hear and there.  Soon enough the parks, woods, and forests…… Continue reading Three Oak Leaves

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

Eternally Spinning

Eternally Spinning

“To believe in luck, you must believe that the universe is a roulette wheel and that instead of paying out to us what we have earned, it pays out only what it wishes. But it is not a spinning wheel of chance, it is a work of art, complete and framed by eternity.” –from “Innocence”…… Continue reading Eternally Spinning

Stencil Alphabet Fun

Stencil Alphabet Fun

While working the second day of the rummage and art sale at our house, I decided to have a little stencil alphabet fun.  Because a day (or two!) of standing around trying to sell your used junk can be very tiring!  I took a ton of shots of lots and lots of things, but like in most cases, simple is…… Continue reading Stencil Alphabet Fun

Paint Brush of the Soul

Paint Brush of the Soul

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” –Henry Ward Beecher The photography is by me, but the idea for this image courtesy of my wife with the paint supplied by my son. Day 327 of my 365 photo a day project. Are you looking for…… Continue reading Paint Brush of the Soul

Water Flower

Water Flower

It’s amazing how beautiful a single flower floating in a water filled glass bowl can be.  I found this blossom on a cafe table in one of our local markets.  I quickly stopped to take the shot and went on with my shopping.  It was only when I got back home that I realized I…… Continue reading Water Flower

Tunnel of Fun

The Tunnel of Fun

How many times did my son climb up and down this tunnel of fun at the local church playground?  Way too many to count.  But I’m not complaining.  I could sit and watch (and photograph!) him running, sliding, climbing, laughing, and playing all day and all night.  For this shot, he stopped moving long enough…… Continue reading Tunnel of Fun

The Creative Process: A Starting Point

Water Drops on an Orange Lily

“We do not evaluate the result but the starting point of the creative process.” –Ludwig Mies van der Rohe In his thoughts on Photography, Ernst Haas said “the camera only facilitates the taking.”  To what degree is a source of great debate.  Some believe photography is only about capturing the moment and no extra processing is…… Continue reading The Creative Process: A Starting Point

An Orange Lily

An Orange Lily

This single orange lily is one of many that line our driveway from the garage to the street.  Today, while most were in the shade of the house, this one was off by itself, basking in the glow of the sun. For some reason, I thought of the old Chinese proverb that says if you…… Continue reading An Orange Lily