Candy Cane Lane

This evening we took a trip down Candy Cane Lane in West Allis. Several city blocks are transformed into a winter wonderland to benefit the MACC Fund. The holiday lights will be aglow from November 26th - December 27.

West Allis. WI

Beauty of the Early Morning

I was up early this morning for Black Friday shopping with my daughter. Before leaving the house, I captured this spectacular sunrise.
Pewaukee, WI

Happy Thanksgiving

This photo says it all, Happy Thanksgiving!
Pewaukee, WI

Luna - Young Siberian Husky

Today I meet Luna, a 13 week Siberian Husky. She was challenging to photograph as she is full of energy and constantly on the move. I kept on shooting until she grew tired of me. I love the direct eye contact in this image.

New Berlin, WI

Thanksgiving Cheer

Walking into Sendik's makes you feel welcomed, like you are entering your own home, making it the ultimate shopping experience. The holiday display is so inviting, I'd like to sit down for Thanksgiving dinner while I'm here. This is the perfect holiday photo.
Sendik's
New Berlin, WI

Chaos

This weekend we were hit by arctic temperatures. Today snow moved in and blanketed the area creating chaos on the highways. It's beginning to look more like Christmas than Thanksgiving. This photo reminds me of chaos with the tree limbs going every which way.
Pewaukee, WI

Natures Sculpture

Arctic temperatures visited the area this weekend along with natures sculptor. This masterpiece was created along the shore of Pewaukee Lake.
Pewaukee, WI

Blaze Orange

Deer hunting season kicked off today, blaze orange is the color of the day.
Gander Mountain
Waukesha, WI

At The Ready

Driving through Waukesha this summer I noticed how interesting the fire station looked at night. In need of a photo of the day, I returned to Firehouse #1 to shoot the trucks through the overhead doors.
Waukesha, WI

Pink Sprinkles Cupcakes

There was a fundraiser at work today for a coworker that recently had breast cancer treatment. Employees donated baked goods for this cause. Feast your eyes on just one of the many wonderful items people brought in.
Liturgical Publications Inc.
New Berlin, WI

Hard Working Hands

Occasionally I'm fortune enough to find an opportunity at work for a photo. I was on my way out to scout around for my photo of the day and found the maintenance person, well, he really is a jack of all trades, taking a quick break from working on a downed press. I said, "You have to let me photograph those hands". He oblidged, and I feel that I have captured the difficulty of this job. I went to see him later in the afternoon and he was still hard at work trying to get that same press up and running.
Liturgical Publication, Inc.
New Berlin, WI

Frost Covered Leaf

I have to say that I never really noticed the frosty covered leaves before I decided to do my 365 "One Photo a Day". In the morning I'd scrape the frost off the windows of my car and be on my way. One of the things that I have learned to do, is to slow down and see the beauty in the simplest details of nature.
Pewaukee, WI

Concrete and Vines

I did not have a lot of time to plan my photo today. I was called into work early and responded to the call. This silo has the most interesting vines growing on it. Another day, when the light is not so flat may have been better to shoot this.
Pewaukee, WI

Rainy Day Self Portrait

It doesn't get much gloomier than what we had for weather today. On my way home from church, I discovered myself in the sideview mirror of the car. A interesting self portrait was captured.
Pewaukee, WI

Autumn Haze

When I rose this morning a hazy white blanket lay over the lake. I quickly grab my photo gear and out the door I went. I love the autumn fog and the mute shades of color.

Pewaukee, WI

Two Ninety Nine Nine

Does anyone remember the last time regular unleaded gas was $2.99 a gallon? I don't and it's not likely these kind of prices are going to last. In fact, moments after I took this photo the gas attendant came out and changed the price to $3.05 a gallon.

New Berlin, WI

Aged Wood

This beautifully aged wood is from a barn whose structure I thought was going to be the focus of my photograph. As I started to shoot some of the detail of the building, I found it to be much more striking than the barn itself.
New Berlin, WI

Neon Store Front

This is Lares Fashions & Western Wear store front located in downtown Waukesha. They carry men's, women's and children's casual wear, accessories and shoes. It also carries prom wear and western apparel, hats and boots. You will also find a large selection of music CDs as well. Irineo Lares is the owner and has been doing business in Waukesha since 1992. Love the window display.
Waukesha, WI

Shadows and Light

I drove up to Mauston today to provide publication training for an LPi customer. Before returning home I drove out to the county side looking for a photo of the day. This image is about shadows and light.
Mauston, WI

Peace and Honor

Today is Veterans Day, it is a day of celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. I hope that I have captured this ideal in my photo of the day. I visited Calvary Cemetery on Bluemound Road to capture this image. 
Milwaukee, WI

Strong and Majestic

This is one of my favorite mighty great oak trees. I love the balance and contrast of the big bluestem grass, giant tree, blue sky, and the curve of the hill in this image.
Pewaukee, WI

Old Chevy Truck

I have had this truck on my list to photograph since August. I noticed it driving back and forth from my daughter's home in Whitefish Bay. I was returning to the area and decided to use the truck for my subject to photograph today. I was so disappointed when I got there. Stuff was on top of the roof and hood of the truck, and pallets were stacked around it. Well, I went ahead to capture the vintage look of the truck. It was not what I envisioned, lesson learned… don't wait.
Whitefish Bay, WI

Fall Sunrise

I caught the sun just as it was coming up over Pewaukee Lake. With the leaves gone, it was possible to see the sunrise through the trees. It was a very cold and frosty morning, I'm surprised there was not ice out there… in time. Today I will enjoy the peace and calm of the lake. 
Pewaukee, WI

Bright Eyed

I had the good fortune to spend the day with my Grandson. He is a wiggly sorta guy so it was hard to get a photo that was not blurry. I did have a few successes, love the big eyes. He was the sunshine of my life today.
Whitefish Bay, WI

Moon and Venus After Sunset

I walked out of work this evening and notice the moon and the planet seen in the lower left. I had to stop and take a shot. I probably do not have the best equipment for photographing the moon, but I had to attempt it anyways. As it turns out, tonight the moon and the brightest planet, Venus, are the brightest and second-brightest heavenly bodies of nighttime and had to be viewed in early evening.
New Berlin, WI

Neon Life

It was another dreary November day and I did not get my photo in during daylight. I enjoyed painting with light on my way home from work this evening. My results were successful.
Pewaukee, WI

Carpet of Leaves

I took a stroll through the woods this morning and could not help notice how thick the leaves have become on the floor of the forest. The colors are mostly brown tones with a splash of yellow and a hint of green foliage - still very colorful.
Pewaukee, WI

Wild Blue Yonder

Just by chance, I was lucky enough to capture this image this morning. I was outside on our deck taking in the sunshine and heard a hot air balloon. Yes, I heard it before I placed my eyes on it. I attempted to follow it, only had minutes to get a few shots off before it was gone.
Pewaukee, WI

Departed Brothers and Sisters

Today is All Souls Day, it is a Roman Catholic day of remembrance for friends and family that have passed away. I visited the Calvary Cemetery on Bluemound Road to capture images that would be reflective of the day.
Milwaukee, WI

Rustic Structure

Tucked away, in plain sight, near the corner of Calhoun and Cleveland, is this gem of a building that is so very rustic. I love it.
New Berlin, WI