In black and white, the dynamic curves of the Jay Pritzker pavilion contrast with the blocky city skyline of Chicago. Specifically here with the BCBS tower in the background. Designed by Frank Gehry who also designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. #Photography #Chicago #ScottKissPhoto

I enjoy a good airshow with fighter jets demonstrating what they are designed and built for. This isn’t showing the dynamic part of the performance, but is framed nicely between a sun to the top-right and the clouds below. #Photography #FA18 #Airshow #ScottKissPhoto

Snow resting on Cloud Gate, with the city reflected across its curved surface — bare trees, buildings, and a few figures on the plaza. There’s always another story waiting to be seen. Come see what’s next. #Photography #Chicago #CloudGate #ScottKissPhoto

This is across the street from Millennium Park in Chicago. In the foreground is the University Club of Chicago. In the background, the glass tower of The Legacy of Millennium Park condos standing 72-stories tall. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto #Chicago

While taking a photo walk with my son, I saw this at the entrance to the rose garden in Roosevelt Park, in Longmont. If you like the daily photos I post, I'd appreciate if you'd follow and/or share. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

A single purple flower, isolated against a soft green background. The bright color stood out immediately, but what held me was the stillness — one bloom, without distraction. If quiet moments like this resonate with you, follow along. #Photography #Flowers #MacroPhotography #ScottKissPhoto

The Legacy tower, on Chicago’s Wabash Avenue soars high above the L train making its way around The Loop. This I took my time to both catch a sunny day during a cloudy week and also to catch the train at just the right spot in front of the buildings. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

A compact cluster of tiny purple flowers stands out against a soft, muted background, letting color and repetition do the work. If you enjoy noticing small details like this, I’m glad you’re here — feel free to share it along. #Photography #MacroPhotography #Flowers #ScottKissPhoto

Afterburners lit as an F/A-18 Super Hornet slices through the sky at the Great Colorado Air Show. Pure power, precision, and control—everything working in balance at speed. If this kind of moment speaks to you, feel free to share or follow along. #Photography #Aviation #ScottKissPhoto

A lone bird near the pier, stripped down to shape and posture against a simple background. Coastal stillness, held in place for a moment. If scenes like this slow you down, sharing it helps it travel. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

An owl butterfly on a rock, reduced to texture, shape, and a single bold eye spot. With nothing competing in the frame, the graphic quality takes over. Worth a closer look. #ButterflyPhotography #GraphicNature #ScottKissPhoto

Seaweed pressed against smooth rock while the surf keeps moving just beyond it. I paused on a walk to the shore on Water Island for the contrast — calm texture up close, motion always in the background. Worth passing along. #CoastalPhotography #Texture #ScottKissPhoto

A single stalk of grass against an open sky. Nothing competing for attention — just form, space, and calm openness. If images like this slow you down for a moment, I’m glad you’re here. #Photography #MinimalPhotography #ScottKissPhoto

Bright color cutting cleanly through the sky. A near-vertical climb, a thin ribbon of smoke, and motion perfectly controlled. Precision and motion, held in a single frame. If you enjoy moments where movement turns graphic, follow along. #Photography #AviationPhotography #ScottKissPhoto

The contrast drew me in — a bee in motion against soft, fragile petals. Constant movement surrounded by quiet structure, all happening in a moment that’s easy to miss. Thanks for sharing this space with me. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

Edge light catching the pads of a cactus at sunset along the shore at Inks Lake State Park. Simple shapes, quiet warmth, and just enough contrast to let the light linger. If this feels like a moment worth passing along, I’d love that. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

A single purple flower stands out sharply against dark green foliage. The contrast and clean separation gave it a bold, graphic presence that felt sculptural. If you know someone who’d like this, a quick repost/share helps it find them. #Photography #ColorContrast #MinimalNature #ScottKissPhoto

Late afternoon light outside a cabin near La Veta, Colorado. Backlit stems, warm tones, and the stillness of November—fall quietly settling in before winter arrives. If this kind of seasonal calm speaks to you, sharing it helps it travel. #ScottKissPhoto #Photography #SeasonalStillness

These steel panels were functional art, but their repetition and scale give them a striking graphic presence. I stopped during a walk because the geometry. If you enjoy noticing patterns hiding in plain sight, feel free to share or follow along. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

A solitary butterfly paused in profile, resting on a leaf. Gentle focus and muted tones keep the scene quiet, letting alignment and pattern carry the moment. If small, quiet moments catch your eye, feel free to share. #Photography #Butterfly #NatureDetails #ScottKissPhoto

Quiet vibrance at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The contrast between the glowing California poppies and the darker foliage is what pulled me in — bold color, calm presence. Thanks for sharing moments like this with me. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

Terra Tomah at sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s one of my favorite mountains precisely because it avoids a classic shape. Seeing it in early light revealed textures I hadn’t noticed before. Worth noticing. #MountainPhotography #RockyMountainNationalPark #ScottKissPhoto

Butterflies in profile have a way of turning into graphic studies. The muted teal background and the clean alignment with the surface gave this moment a calm, structured feel that stopped me in my tracks. If moments like this catch your eye too, feel free to follow. #Photography #ScottKissPhoto

I was walking along the beach when the symmetry under this pier caught my eye. Clean lines, repeating forms, and the steady rhythm of the water made it hard to keep moving. Worth a quiet pause. #Geometry #CoastalPhotography #MinimalScenes #ScottKissPhoto

A warm January sunset in Sayulita, Mexico. I held onto the glare without losing detail, letting the light and a quiet silhouette in the waves carry the scene. A small moment from a bigger trip. #TravelPhotography #Sunset #ScottKissPhoto

The repetition of the pedicabs caught my eye — a brief stillness in the middle of Broadway’s constant motion. Even in the rush, the city offers moments worth slowing down for. If this kind of street scene speaks to you, sharing it helps. #StreetPhotography #NYC #BlackAndWhite #ScottKissPhoto

A car left quietly in a field near Hartsel, Colorado. I shot low so the grass and plants could press into the frame, letting time and landscape do the storytelling. Worth noticing. #FoundObjects #RuralStillness #ScottKissPhoto

Western pasqueflowers holding their ground on the alpine slopes of Mount Rainier. Small, resilient, and quietly persistent—something I noticed while hiking with my son. If you enjoy moments like this, sharing helps them travel further. #NaturePhotography #Wildflowers #MountRainier #ScottKissPhoto

Papel picado glowing against a quiet night in Sayulita. The color felt intentional, almost defiant, so I let it stand alone while the rest of the scene faded back. If this moment is worth sharing, I’d love for it to travel. #Photography #StreetPhotography #PapelPicado #NightScenes #ScottKissPhoto

A small cluster of purple flowers standing quietly against soft green, noticed only by slowing down. Sometimes stillness is the story. Worth a quiet pause. #BotanicalPhotography #PurpleFlowers #ScottKissPhoto

A bright sport plane at Longmont Airport, with the foothills rising just beyond the runway. I imagine the fun this pilot is about to have, soaring above the foothills. If you enjoy moments like this, sharing helps. #Aviation #GeneralAviation #Colorado #QuietMoments #ScottKissPhoto

Most marmots I see here are tucked into rocks below the trail. This one stood out, perched in a meadow and fully visible. I gave a subtle color boost to help it separate from the scene. If you like moments like this, sharing helps it travel. #WildlifePhotography #AlpineMeadow #ScottKissPhoto

Bright color and contrast pulled me in. This postman butterfly was isolated and set against a darkened background to let the graphic pattern speak. Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster, CO. If this kind of visual storytelling appeals, follow along. #Butterfly #NaturePhotography #ScottKissPhoto

This solitary hibiscus stood out for its warm color and simplicity — one quiet subject separated from everything else at the Butterfly Pavilion. If this calm moment resonates, sharing it helps it travel. #BotanicalPhotography #Hibiscus #NatureCloseUp #ScottKissPhoto

This Queen’s wreath drew me in with its color and gentle, drifting form. Separated from the rest of the garden, it felt calm and quietly graphic. If images like this resonate, feel free to share or follow along. #Botanical #Flowers #ScottKissPhoto

Letting space do the work between bursts, so each firework keeps its own shape instead of blending into noise. If moments like this resonate, feel free to follow or share. #Fireworks #NightPhotography #LightAndDark #ScottKissPhoto

Silhouette and spider webs caught my eye here — revealed only when the sunset wrapped light around the cactus edges. I adjusted exposure to keep the foreground dark and let the glow define the form. If this kind of storytelling resonates, sharing it helps. #NaturePhotography #ScottKissPhoto

These tall flower stalks felt almost architectural — repetition, spacing, and quiet structure rising out of the garden. Foxtail lilies (Eremurus) turn bloom into form. If this resonates, feel free to share it along. #FloralForm #BotanicGardens #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto

A small visual story from a walk to the Denver Botanic Garden — a honeybee resting on a pale bloom, surrounded by softness and space. Quiet moments like this are easy to miss. If it resonates, feel free to share. #VisualStorytelling #MacroPhotography #Pollinators #ScottKissPhoto

Quiet, graphic, and completely still. This Blue Clipper paused just long enough for shape and color to take over, with the background gently muted to keep the focus on form. If this kind of quiet detail resonates, share. #MacroPhotography #ButterflyPavilion #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto

Soaring vertical lines turn the Longmont Performing Arts Center into something almost abstract. Looking up simplified the building into repetition — clean, graphic, and deliberate. If this kind of storytelling resonates, feel free to share it. #ArchitecturePhotography #UrbanDesign #ScottKissPhoto

A cinematic take on the moon, framed by bare branches and deep negative space. Shot long and intentionally soft, using light to define form instead of detail. If this caught your eye, you’re welcome to share it. #NightPhotography #CinematicLight #ScottKissPhoto

A low-angle look at St Stephen’s Church, emphasizing symmetry, clean lines, and an upward pull toward the sky. A small building that reveals something graphic when you slow down. If this caught your eye, you’re welcome to share it. #ArchitecturePhotography #UrbanGeometry #ScottKissPhoto

A postman butterfly hanging upside down, isolated against a soft, fading background at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster. Shot wide open to let everything else fall away. If this caught your eye, you’re welcome to share it. #ButterflyPhotography #QuietDetails #ScottKissPhoto

Bike Bath by Don Kennell (2005), a playful public art bike rack in Roosevelt Park. Simple geometry, functional design, and a moment found during an art walk. If this caught your eye, you’re welcome to share it. #PublicArt #UrbanDesign #ScottKissPhoto

Art Deco lines and typography on the Longmont Performing Arts Center, seen from a low angle during a walk down Main Street. Clean geometry, quiet light, and a building that still holds its presence. If this caught your eye, you’re welcome to share. #ArchitecturePhotography #ArtDeco #ScottKissPhoto

A small detail from a photo walk with my son in Roosevelt Park — broken green bulbs catching light against dark soil. Shot wide open to keep the focus narrow and the moment quiet. If this made you pause, you’re welcome to share it. #QuietDetails #EverydayPhotography #ScottKissPhoto

Sunrise over Mt. Mestas and the Spanish Peaks during a quiet Thanksgiving week near Walsenburg, Colorado. Slow light, open space, and a moment worth sitting with. If this made you pause, you’re welcome to share it. #LandscapePhotography #ColoradoLandscape #ScottKissPhoto

A November sunset breaking through window blinds at home in Longmont, Colorado. Strong lines, sharp light, and a moment that only lasts a few seconds. Photography is about perspective — and I’m glad you’re part of this one. #LightAndShadow #EverydayMoments #ScottKissPhoto

An abandoned pay phone enclosure in downtown Longmont, Colorado. The phone is gone, but the layers of wear and light tell their own story. Photography is about perspective — and I’m glad you’re part of this one. #StreetPhotography #UrbanDetails #ScottKissPhoto