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Author Archives: Norman Reid

Riding the Rails

A train ride across America’s midwest provided an opportunity to photograph along the way.

Posted byNorman ReidMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026Posted inart, railroads, Rural Life, TravelTags:Amtrak, landscapes, Midwestern states, photographic style, Photography, rural America, rural areas, train travelLeave a comment on Riding the Rails

Morning Promise

Despite the cold wind, the brilliant sun highlighting the trees promises a bright day ahead.

Posted byNorman ReidApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026Posted inart, Fine art photograpy, nature, Prints for Sale, Rural LifeTags:Creativity, intimate landscapes, landscapes, Photographic prints, photographs for sale, Photography, sun star, winterLeave a comment on Morning Promise

Autumn Interlude

This intimate landscape photo of a brightly colored tree in autumn plumage offers a tranquil respite from the hectic workaday world.

Posted byNorman ReidApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026Posted inart, Fine art photograpy, nature, Prints for SaleTags:autumn, autumn colors, colored leaves, Fine art photography, Inspiration, intimate landscapes, landscapes, Letchworth State Park, Photography, Prints for SaleLeave a comment on Autumn Interlude

What Lies Ahead?

The vista down a lonely rural road on a foggy morning invites questions about what lies ahead, down the road and in our lives.

Posted byNorman ReidApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026Posted inart, Fine art photograpy, nature, Prints for Sale, Rural LifeTags:Creativity, Fine art photography, Inspiration, intimate landscapes, landscapes, photographic art, Photographic prints, photographic style, PhotographyLeave a comment on What Lies Ahead?

The Invitation

This image is an invitation to ponder where the future may lead. Should we be hopeful, or should we be cautious?

Posted byNorman ReidMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026Posted inart, nature, Prints for Sale, Rural LifeTags:black & white, Fine Art, Inspiration, intimate landscapes, landscapes, photographs, Prints for SaleLeave a comment on The Invitation

Strange Encounters

Sometimes photo opportunities arise in strange places

Posted byNorman ReidFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026Posted inUncategorizedTags:close-ups, Creativity, Inspiration, PhotographyLeave a comment on Strange Encounters

Curiosity and Creativity

Curiosity is the mother of creativity. The good news is, it’s open to us all.

Posted byNorman ReidFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026Posted inSelf ImprovementTags:Creativity, Inspiration, Julia Cameron, Leonardo da Vinci, The Artist's WayLeave a comment on Curiosity and Creativity

Snow!

Snowy conditions made for a chance to create some black & white photos.

Posted byNorman ReidJanuary 25, 2026January 25, 2026Posted innature, UncategorizedTags:black & white, grass, landscapes, monochrome, Photography, snow, trees, winterLeave a comment on Snow!

Seeing Warmth

Flames in the fireplace create wonderful abstract images that dance in the darkness

Posted byNorman ReidJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026Posted inUncategorizedTags:abstractions, close-ups, Creativity, Fireplace, flames, Hasselblad, orange, Photography, warmth1 Comment on Seeing Warmth

Imperfections and Creativity

The imperfect is seen as the enemy of the good, but instead of blocking creativity, mightn’t it be a spur to fresh approaches?

Posted byNorman ReidJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026Posted inart, Self ImprovementTags:Creativity, impediments, Inspiration, Julia CameronLeave a comment on Imperfections and Creativity

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