The visual and tactile quality of the surface by the size, shape, arrangement, and proportions of its parts. Sometimes, the sole purpose of an image is to invite you to touch it.

Inspired by the masterful work of Jim Brandenburg, I challenged myself in October of 2007 to photograph one meaningful image a day.  It turned out to be more physically challenging than I thought but more creatively gratifying than I imagined.

When the watery lakes and rivers in my Illinois home turn solid, an entirely new photographic opportunity presents itself. In Winter of 2008, I spent time in search of lovely light dancing across their frozen surfaces.