Mannequins

Peel away the top layer and we are all the same.

outside my window

I get to watch our new downtown arena go up a little more every day. Between me and the construction site is a billiards show room that has billiard balls on top of poles at each mullion. Very 60's. Former car dealership that burned in the 60's. But the arena is very cool. I work for one of the engineering companies and used to work for the lead architectural firm.

Christmas is a-comin'

Every year I publish a Christmas Card and send it to friends and acquaintances. This is the card for Christmas 2008. Snow presents unique challenges in black and white photography, as you can imagine. Enjoy!

I went to this little girls wedding the other day. She is a beautiful, intelligent articulate young woman...a tribute to the time spent with her mother. The photo is titled "Discovery".

Sweet potato vine and fire bush herald the onset of autumn

The title of this is Alone. Took it in the old Renfro Hotel in downtown Wichita in the mid 70's. this kid would be about 35 now. Wonder where he is???

Going nowhere fast

This is how I feel somedays. Just kidding. Saw this in a small western Kansas town a few years back. It is amazing what you see when you get off even the smallest of two lane highways.

Delicate Death

A crabapple tree in my front yard is dying -
The long, slender branches and limbs -
soon devoid of leaves -
create delicate shadows
on the blistering sidewalk
adjacent to the cool green grass -
I will miss it -
I will replace it -
One day, I will be replaced -
But will I be missed?

Wise men of wilson

Went to the Czech Festival in Wilson Kansas a few years back. These fine fellows were sharing stories at the corner cafe.

This photo caused a little controversy when exhibited. A guest at the gallery wanted to know why I took it and why I showed it. I told her because we see death every day and choose to ignore it...not just as individuals, but as a society. She asked if I took photos of rape, too. I laughed and told her look, it's not like I found the dog and took it around trying to find the best shot. It was there. I took the photo. It was a slice of time that stands as a metaphor for much more.

My friend KL reminded me that I hadn't posted in a while. New job...very busy. But I am preparing for a photo show in the next Final friday here in Wichita and had been working on this image. Taken at a construction site in downtown Wichita late at night.

I used to work for a company that designed zoo exhibits. Took this on a trip. Magnificent examples of the theory of evolution and natural selection.

The wind turbines near Spearville. A unique beauty because of the size, repetition and motion.

One of my series of Christmas Cards. Actually one of my favorites.

first blog

Marketing steve's first blog. Seems like a better way to stay in touch with my friends. No email required. More to come