This photo was taken during the demolition of the old Lee’s Karate building on South Walnut. Demolition always signifies the passing of an old friend, giving way to something new. Looking back, I’m happy to have captured this fleeting moment on film, as it will never exist like this again.

The energy and natural power of a southern Indiana forest seems to surge through this lunging black lab. A struggle exists between the steep slopes and the strained effort of the beast soaring uphill. Draw your own parallels to society either locally or globally, but I think the most striking takeaway is the fluidity of action. Yes, it’s uphill and conditions are harsh, yet the animal glides forth headstrong unaware, born of the same hills he struggles wildly against.

This is a WWII memorial located in downtown Bloomington, in the courthouse square. There is something about the angle, the soldier and the old sign that breathes momentary life into the photo, creating a quick snapshot of that era. I realize this slide is out of order, so please refer to Sketch 6: Bloomington Radio for the final photo adapation.

I snapped this shot while traveling back to our Chicago hotel in February of 2006. We were in town celebrating my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday, and celebrate we did We dined at North Pond, and the light snow shown in this photo lasted through the weekend, making the event even more special.

Here is the original photo, taken during a July 2008 wedding trip to Huatulco, Mexico. My good friend Rex Fryhover and his wife Adela Ramirez (Fryhover) were married there, and the sublime location was more inspirational to me than they probably know.

Bloomfield Cows

Here is the original photo, taken in the fall of 2006 just west of Bloomington, IN, in Bloomfield. Continue reading »

It occurred to me that I had not provided a reference for the Balboa Park piece (painted with black gesso). Here is the original photo, a snapshot taken of a statue of the Spanish explorer, Vasco Nunez de Balboa. The San Diego park was named in his honor, as he is claimed by some to be the first to see the Pacific Ocean. Others, including Wikipedia, give credit for its discovery to Ferdinand Magellan.

This photo was the original inspiration for Project35. Taken in the spring of ‘08 in Charleston, SC, while my wife (hence the beauty) and I were walking towards the harbor, on one of the cross-streets in the Battery. The town is as old as it is picturesque, and has managed to preserve itself so well. To think, these were the same city streets that witnessed the first shots of the civil war. I find that fascinating, and worth recording.