Shadow Leaves

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." -- Buddha The shadows of leaves on a hot summer day at Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, Kettle Moraine North State Forest, Wisconsin. Copyright 2018 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” — Buddha

Pewitt’s Nest

An extremely processed photograph of the waterfall at Pewitt's Nest near the Wisconsin Dells re-imagined as a digital painting. Processed with Lightroom, Photoshop, Topaz Restyle, Impression, and Glow, Nik Effects, and OnOne. Copyright 2018 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

An extremely processed photograph of the waterfall at Pewitt’s Nest near the Wisconsin Dells re-imagined as a digital painting.

Three Lilies

A trio of lilies on a warm, humid summer day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A simple trio of lilies shot on a warm summer day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  It seems that I like to shoot these flowers on my birthday.

Seashell by the Seashore

Seashell by the Seashore

I wanted to capture something “summer-y” and minimalist to commemorate the impending end of summer and the slow downhill slide to the dead of winter.

Superman and the Big Hill

Superman and the Big Hill

To get to the best picnic spot in the park, little superman decided to walk up the big hill instead of fly.   Of course, he also decided to roll down.

Monkey Bars

Monkey Bars

The monkey bars, the swings, the slides, and the fire poles.  My son visited all of them multiple times on this summer morning visit to the playground.

A Tall Cold Beer

A Tall Cold Beer

It’s summertime.  A time to be with friends and family, enjoy a cold beer or soda, and talk about life and everything.