"We do not evaluate the result but the starting point of the creative process." --Ludwig Mies van der Rohe When I do not capture a perfectly sharp or composed image, I look for colors and shapes or moods and emotions, before I decide if the raw photograph is worth working on or destined for the trash. Case in point: this shot of water drops on an orange lily. I'll save you all of the details, but I will say that trying to capture a macro shot of a flower without a tripod on a breezy day in the shade makes it difficult to get things anywhere near in focus. However, I love, love, love the color, the shapes, and the abstract yet familiar lines. Day 290 of my 365 photo a day project. Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com
We spent a day and a night at the carnival. And even at 48 years old, I feel like a kid, wide-eyed and excited about the rides, the food, the sights, sounds, and smells. Of course, now that I am an adult, I also get excited about the music and the, shall we say, refreshments. While I said I get excited about the festival rides, I don't ride them. Sadly, my inner ear and my stomach don't play nice anymore. Now it's all about the long exposure photography with lots of sparkling lights, rotating wheels, flashing neon, and happy faces. Day 289 of my 365 photo a day project. Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com
This is my Clint Eastwood "go ahead, make my day" look. A bit of fun late at night while I'm trying new things. And, yes, scrambling to get a shot of the day. Ok, so yeah, it's another self-portrait for the 365 image of the day. But I did have quite a bit of fun processing this one! Day 288 of my 365 photo a day project. Copyright 2016 Scott Norris Photography scottnorrisphotography.com
