while this is a captivating scene to see at night, with red lights blinking seemingly mid-air in sync, i find it moving and somewhat majestic during daylight.  drive from indy to chicago sometime and check it out.

every year, it seems like february teases us with a week of warm weather.  and though i know it will snow again, it still gives me hope for spring.  during the 40 degree warmth last week, michelle and i went wandering and shooting.  it’s always nice to explore with another photographer.  and it’s intriguing to see our unique point of views.  check out her’s here.

two summers ago i participated in this gypsy wagon parade.  ’twas a splendid event.  do you recognize the spirit of freedom, love, and simplicity from this post i made in september?  yep, same lovely people.  and again i fall in love with grand rapidians who are claiming that such beauty and hope is possible in the world.

when i lived in france i started an art piece where i created polaroid looking images and taped them around the city.  when i moved back it continued… becoming a part of my thesis work and daily life.  the work revolves around hope and finding it in our everyday life.  what gives you hope?

unfortunately i lost momentum and the project fell by the wayside.  alas, i am in a terrible winter funk and i need something hopeful and adventurous.  it only makes sense to start again!

check out the project at polaroidcommunity.blogspot.com/ and hopefully it will be in full swing soon!