By
Scott Norris
Piece description from the artist
This is the North Point Lighthouse in Milwaukee's Lake Park along the bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan. This was not what I was planning on shooting but wow, the light was so sublime that I just had to stop. It was almost as if the sun, clouds, and lighthouse were calling to me – Hey, take the picture!! It was quite windy and cold. Not the normal cold we usually have in mid-December here, but cold enough. Especially if you are only wearing a long-sleeved fleece and a hoodie that the wind goes right through.
But not one to ignore the obvious call to stop, I stopped and shot. And, boy, am I glad I did.
Day 78 of 365
Copyright 2015 Scott Norris Photography
www.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 creating a visual representation of what I feel the moment the shutter is released.
I'm a native Texan currently living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with my lovely wife and son.
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