2026 04 08
Walking home. I’ve made many images of this house. It always seems to catch my eye. This image, however, stands out as the lighting was perfect, the framing ominous and interesting, and the b/w conversation really brings it all together. While I made this frame on a whim while walking home, it’s a prime example of the kind of image that could potentially benefit from a human touch. Perhaps it’s a person in the window or a hand behind the fence. A man on the roof would be amazing. This is an example of my internal struggle; I’m always debating with myself when it comes to the sort of images I could or should be making to maximize impact.
2026 03 12
2026 01 17: Virtual Scouting
The last few days, in my spare time, I’ve been watching a youtube channel from a guy who explores places and does a really nice job of explaining the history and interesting angles (while being super enthusiastic about simple things which also get me excited inwardly). I’ve been enjoying them specifically because it feels a bit more “productive,” in the sense that I’m using the videos as virtual scouting trips covering places I aim to explore and photography myself in the coming years. The videos specific videos are covering areas in UP Michigan, but they also very much remind me of a lot of my own Ill Wandering trips over the last few years.
More on all of these thoughts another day, but for today, here’s a photo from Lincoln, Illinois (which also reminded me I need to dust off, finish, and post my “Plan for a New Illinois” proposal. So much to do…