I was drawn to this moment of an American Flag mounted on a tree with blooming flowers below it, in the country morning sunlight, because it reminds me of how this Flag is a symbol of “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”, a […]
Category: Family
Springtime Blossom
Many times the key factor of a great photograph comes from it having strong composition. Yes, the story is important but, without strong composition the story gets lost I think. The inspiration for this photograph came to me when I was out for a […]
Bird Cottage
Walking In The Raindrops
Spring Storm Clouds At Sunset
The Journey of Life
A pathway was created during the hard winter with deep snow, around the flower bed to the back of the yard. Now that the snow is almost melted, before you know it the pathway will be gone. Such as in the journey of life […]
Dog At Peace
After a swim in the lake he sleeps in peace. Have you noticed how dog’s have a way of bringing peace to the stress of a family or household? They are filled with unconditional love, when we look for it … and learn from […]
Pet Prints In The Snow
Chicago Water Tower Christmas
I’ve titled this photograph – ‘ City of Chicago Old Water Tower Christmas‘ – because looking at this scene tells me about living with strength and faith. Strength because the tower, built in 1869, gained prominence after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. In […]
Chicago Blizzard – Holga
Hope. Belief. Faith. Victory!
Chicago Morning Commute
Trick or Treat Trail
Golden Hour Reflections
When I look at this scene, I reflect about all the people behind those windows, and all the people who built these buildings over the years. Yes, it all looks perfect on the outside, but it’s what’s inside that counts and makes all the […]
When Their Eyes Look At Your Soul
Father and Son Wisdom Walk
Hay Dance
Morning Storm
Autumn Trail Under The Blue Sky
Picture of Faith
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” ~ Hebrews 11:1 (Catholic Bible version). When I see this moment of hands reaching out to God in prayer, in community, it illustrates to me the outward expression of […]
Winter Trail Golden Hour
Tree Patterns Shadows Houses
One or Another – Square
I’ve been attracted by trees lately. The light and shadow play on the branches. The colors from the Fall Season. But deeper, the formations from their environment and the other trees around them .. Or not. Trees, very much like our lives, all have […]
Fall Colors
Speak Lord For Thy Servant Is Listening
The Colors Of Autumn
Flowers in the Wetlands
The Power of Prayer
We Remember 9/11
A Silent Parade Of Fire Trucks Only To Honor Those First Responders That Have Died In 9/11 And In The Past Years. Before The Parade, All The Participating Firefighters Gathered For A Church Service Honoring The Fallen and Victims of Terrorist Attacks. On September […]
Goals Are Just Problems Waiting to Be Solved
Tons of material has been written about setting and achieving goals. Almost nothing has been written about intentions. Intentions are the foundation for goal achievement. Intentions are the power behind goal achievement. Intentions create both resolve and desire. The resolve and desire to achieve. […]