The Road to Somewhere

"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." --Sharon Begley A road to somewhere at the Pinewoods campground in the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit, near Dousman, Wisconsin. Copyright 2018 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” –Sharon Begley The road to somewhere – a path that leads you to new places or experiences. This particular road is at the Pinewoods Campground near Dousman, Wisconsin in the Kettle Moraine State Forest.  The morning light, the sunlit moss covered branches, and the curve of the…… Continue reading The Road to Somewhere

Forest Stairs

“The world’s a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.” –George Villiers A staircase rising out of a small ravine along the Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shot in digital color, it was always my intention to create a black and white image. …… Continue reading Forest Stairs

Frozen Stillness

Frozen Stillness

“The near stillness recalls what is forgotten, extinct angels.” –Georg Trakl An old abandoned and forgotten home sits in the frozen quiet of a mid-winter Wisconsin morning. Looking for art for your home or office or something to spice up your digital desktop?  This image is available for printing and download.  You can also check out the rest of my portfolio…… Continue reading Frozen Stillness

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

Autumn Path

Autumn Path

An autumn path on a cool October morning in Mirror Lake State Park.  As I took a stroll along one of the many hiking trails, the smoke from the nearby campground danced in the morning sunlight, creating an ethereal and mystical atmosphere.  While the birds sang in the trees, I contemplated staying out there forever.   As Thoreau said…… Continue reading Autumn Path

Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake

I spent this past weekend camping in Mirror Lake State Park near Lake Delton, Wisconsin.   The leaves are changing but probably a week or two away from peak autumn color. However, we had perfect fall weather with temperatures in the mid 50s during the day and dipping down into the mid 30s at night.  Great camping…… Continue reading Mirror Lake

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

A Place to Sit

A Place to Sit

“Never be afraid to sit a while and think.” –Lorraine Hansberry I found this little bench along a trail near Riverside Park on a bluff overlooking the Milwaukee River.  I loved the way the trail split to go both ways around the bench and the small cluster of trees behind.  That, combined with the soft…… Continue reading A Place to Sit

Fantasy Forest

Fantasy Forest

“I’m always astonished by a forest. It makes me realise that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.” –Gunter Grass One of the things I’m striving to do with this photo a day project, is to experiment with new techniques,  do things I’ve never done before,…… Continue reading Fantasy Forest

Ice Age Trail Near Lapham Peak

Ice Age Trail Near Lapham Peak

I am blessed to live so close to such a wonderful hiking trail known as the Ice Age Trail.  The thousand-mile footpath highlights some of Wisconsin’s most scenic landscapes and helps tell the story of the last Ice Age by showcasing some of Wisconsin’s unique glacial features.  Located entirely within the state, the trail is one…… Continue reading Ice Age Trail Near Lapham Peak

Quiet Stream

Quiet Stream

This quiet stream is at the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend, Wisconsin.  My family and I spent the day there exploring and enjoying the quiet of a crowd-free weekday visit.  The menagerie of animals included a wide variety of deer and elk, bison, a cougar, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, bear, mountain goats, emu, camels, llamas,…… Continue reading Quiet Stream

Two Trees in the Snow

Two Trees in Snow

These two trees seem to be embracing or at least leaning on each other – like two old friends enjoying each other’s company. Shot in Lake Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Day 94 of my 365 Photo-a-day Project.