Minimalist Photography

The Wall

"I'm woven in a fantasy, I can't believe the things I see. The path that I have chosen now has led me to a wall. And with each passing day I feel a little more like something dear was lost" --from The Wall by Kerry Livgren/Steve Walsh of Kansas. Abstract lines, shapes, and colors from a wall inside the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Lines on Paper

While trying (and failing) to create some sort of folded/creased paper sculptures, I happily discovered this composition of lines on one of the discarded pieces of paper. It has a kind of minimal art deco feel to it. Almost as if the lines are outlines of spotlights shining into the night sky. Taken at the Milwaukee Art Museum Kohl's Art Generation Gallery Paper Play: Kindergarten to Contempory Art hands-on exhibit. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Light and Shadow I

A play of light and shadow on a wall inside the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Architectural EKG

Architectural EKG on the East Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Direction

"The mind moves in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts." -- Earl Nightingale This photograph was shot on the top floor of a parking garage near my home in Milwaukee. I was initially struck by how one of the directional arrows seemed to point to a solid concrete wall with nothing but an empty void beyond. The other lead down and away from the ledge. Perhaps it is an apt visual representation of the current state of affairs in the world these days. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Wave

"You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment." --Henry David Thoreau Shot through a glass partition, this is a passing swell of water from the wave machine at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Discovery World. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Destitute of Hope

"Time is no longer endless or the horizon destitute of hope." --Charles Lindbergh As I've said before, I love shooting the horizon, especially on water. This day, Lake Michigan was angry with a cold biting wind pushing wave after cold wave onto the rock and ice covered beach. I stood at the edge of this old decaying concrete pier capturing the crashing of each wave as it covered and uncovered the old blocks of stone. This image is a combination of 20 or so of those photographs. Copyright 2018 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Point A to Point B

"Adversity is the first path to truth." -- Lord Byron The easiest way to get from here to there is a straight line. That is easier said than done. In reality, the path from Point A to Point B is very rarely straight. We must persist to get to where we want to go. A piece of wrapping twine on a white background. Day 136 of 365 Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography www.scottnorrisphotography.com

Broken Bulb

"I am on until I am dead, like a light bulb." --Henry Rollins A single burned out light bulb on a bright white background. Day 135 of 365 Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography www.scottnorrisphotography.com

Stencil Alphabet Fun

While working the second day of the rummage and art sale at our house, I decided to have a little stencil alphabet fun. Because a day (or two!) of standing around trying to sell your used junk can be very tiring! I took a ton of shots of many things, but like in most cases, simple is better. For this one, all I did was center the template on piece of brown craft paper and shoot it. The wonderful rainbow of dried paint is courtesy of my son and wife. Day 331 of my 365 photo a day project. Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Paint Brush

A worn paint brush on a (mostly) white painted canvas. This image was inspired by the phrase "an expensive camera makes a great photograph just as much as a paint brush makes a great painting." I thought I'd use my expensive (to me, it was) camera to photograph the paint brush in action. I'm still waiting for the masterpiece to happen. ;-) Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Paint Brush of the Soul

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." --Henry Ward Beecher The photography is by be, but the idea for this image courtesy of my wife with the paint supplied by my son. Day 327 of my 365 photo a day project. Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Four Small Containers of Paint

These small containers of washable paint belong to my son. I noticed the complementary colors when I was cleaning his painting supplies and I thought, 'I have to shoot those!' Of course, I dropped everything and took the plastic buckets to my camera stand. Priorities, you know... Day 338 of my 365 photo a day project. Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

Empty Watercolor Paint Trays

"Make an empty space in any corner of your mind, and creativity will instantly fill it." --Dee Hock A well-used and thoroughly enjoyed water color paint set on a white canvas background. Copyright 2017 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com

The Eye in the Sky

"I am the eye in the sky Looking at you I can read your mind I am the maker of rules Dealing with fools I can cheat you blind And I don't need to see anymore To know that I can read your mind" --from the song Eye in the Sky by The Alan Parsons Project While it may look like some science fiction alien mechanical robot eye or perhaps the Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey, it is, in fact, an articulating LED desk lamp. Well, at least that is what I think it is. Perhaps it really is some form of artificial intelligence - an eye in the sky - that sees all and hears all. I wonder if it is a friend or foe? Day 134 of 365 Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography www.scottnorrisphotography.com