From point A to point B

Details from an old neon sign…

A 30 second glimpse of time can reveal a lot. This image was shot using a 30 second exposure and a red L.E.D.

The cold, icy weather seems to penetrate the building…

Taking yesterday’s photo and getting funky…

Sometimes the most mundane objects can be turned into fun. I put the doughnut on the fork, and stabbed the handle into a Styrofoam cup and shot this in about 5 minutes while waiting for a portrait client. The client’s portrait turned out nice too.

Thanks to my buddy Craig for inspiring this one. There are a few ideas yet to explore here. I’ll probably be posting more of these sparkler shots in the near future.

120th Anniversary, girl in a bikini, and Goat Races… Who could want anything else?

Just a block off the main thoroughfare in a small Southern Minnesota town is this old church. It appears to be no longer used, but is still kept in good condition.

This is a detail from a block-long sign painted on the lumber building. The building and sign are 5 feet from the road, yet the lettering is 30 feet high. The sign has been there forever. I remember driving by it on our way to Northern Minnesota 30 years ago. It’s somewhat of an icon. Looking at it from a normal viewpoint, the closeup details are interesting.

Macro flower photography is good stuff. This detail of a lily is especially interesting. These flowers were for my oldest daughter’s birthday.

The old railroad bridge that spans the Missouri River between Pierre and Fort Pierre has been the subject of many photographs. It’s a very popular visual for the SD Department of Tourism. However, I like this view of the bridge. It’s a view that’s not often seen. This angle creates a great convergence of lines.

On the way to Pierre, I saw these cloud formations. I really like the line they create across the sky.

Really nice lines and curves in this little antique toy push car, with an absolutely stunning red paint job! Go Speed racer!

These guys always have their game faces on.

Everyone knows that there’s nothing better than bagels and coffee in the morning. This morning I set my cup down on the table in the Pomp Room (a.k.a. the company break room) and left it to brew another pot of coffee. I came back, and realized that my Firefox coffee mug and the colors of the Pomp Room neon sign work well together. Rock On!

I hit my head on this garage door motor every time I come near it. Like the fan in the studio, I think it just wants a little attention. Well, here you are, Mr. Motor. You are now famous. Now stop whacking me in the head, and leave me alone.

The rotation of the earth around the sun provides such unique lighting opportunities. Throughout the day, the shadows falling on this wall will change. By the time I got the raw photos downloaded and this blog post written, the shadows captured on the wall will have changed. The composition of the shadows on the wall, and the amount of light in the sky is a dynamic scene. A moment in time that will never be seen again. No matter how mundane the actual content in a scene, there’s always something deeper to be found.

Sometimes the things that sit right in front of your face nearly every day, have hidden beauty.