A Place to Sit Canvas Print

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"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 light from the mostly cloudy sky, framed the little rest area nicely. So what did I do after capturing this shot? I sat down to think.

Day 253 of my 365 photo a day project.

Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography
scottnorrisphotography.com

Emotion. Mood. Feelings. This is what I capture through my photographs. Whether it is landscapes, architectural elements, still life, or macros - it is a very personal journey as my own fears, triumphs, beliefs, and shortcomings are exposed with each photo. Much of what I shoot is done spontaneously without preconceived thought or plan. I let what is around me dictate what is photographed. And the shooting is only the first step - a jumping off point. I take the raw images and create what I see in my mind's eye. Coaxing out textures present in the shot - sometimes adding them. Enhancing the contrast of light and dark to create the mood and emotions I felt and feel. In the end, it's all about listening to my heart and mind and...