String of Pearls
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

An abstract architectural detail view of the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Home Office
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

Geometry Lesson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

A still life of well ordered geometric shapes, along with a view of Lake Michigan.

Retired
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

His hat says “U.S. Marine Corps Retired,” but in this instance he’s just plain retired. I’m impressed with his ability to nap sitting straight up–and without making a racket snoring. I’d have made a huge racket, at least until I simply fell over in my sleep.

Respite
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

Move Towards the Light
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

The Fashion Queen headed down the main hall of the Miwaukee Art Museum.

Atrium
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023

The much photographed, for good reason, atrium at the Milwaukee Art Museum. I’ve photographed it previously myself, but couldn’t help but repeat myself during our recent visit. I think the quality of the architecture of a museum sets a perception of the corresponding quality of it’s contents to the visitor upon entering the facility. This atrium certainly sets some high expectations for the art within, expectations which are met to large degree.

Vishis
Hayden, Arizona
2022

I somehow overlooked this lovely gem when I took it almost two years ago. The sign certainly gets the point across in spite of the poor spelling, and I don’t think I’d want to argue the fine points of the written English language with the owner–or his dogs.

Snake Man and the Oreo Cow
San Rafael Swell, Utah
2023

I’m pretty sure that is supposed to be a snake in this pictograph, but I’m pretty sure that’s not supposed to be an Oreo cow (a.k.a. Belted Galloway). But that’s what came to mind.

Buffalo Man
San Rafael Swell, Utah
2023

Initially I was pretty surprised and impressed by the modern looking design on this pictograph, but quickly realized those are bullet holes in the figure. I take a very dim view of anyone who would think it o.k. to target shoot at antiquities like this. And those who add their initials or other graffiti of their own design to such figures don’t fare much better in my mind, other than they weren’t using guns to express themselves. But if they insist on leaving their marks, they should do it somewhere else in the vicinity (preferably far away) rather than on top of them. Who know in a few centuries or millennia, their graffiti might actually earn historic respect rather than disdain. It’s a long shot but it’s about the only chance at a positive legacy many folks have I suppose.