Lou Chmura
PHOTOGRAPHY
Where Stillness Speaks
honoring stillness through nature and wildlife photography stories
"Welcome to Where Stillness Speaks. This space is a personal journal born from the quiet trails of our wildlife preserves, lakes and forests. It is an invitation to step away from the noise of the modern world and slow down to the rhythm of the earth. Here, I share first-person stories of intimate wildlife encounters, the wordless wisdom of changing seasons, and the profound sense of gratitude that comes from listening closely to the quiet voice of nature and the wild lives within."
By Lou Chmura · July 1, 2026
“Soft light settles over the wetlands as the world slowly wakes. In the hush between night and day, the cranes, the fog, and the still water invite us to pause and listen.”
By Lou Chmura · July 7, 2026
“Finding unspoken harmony and a lesson in gratitude through the quiet, shared space between a photographer and a mother swan.”
By Lou Chmura · July 14, 2026
“In the hush of dawn, a still lake and soft mist become a mirror for the calm waiting within.”
By Lou Chmura · July 26, 2026
“A mother swan and her lone surviving cygnet receive an hour-long visit from a black swallowtail butterfly. A story of gratitude and signs from the departed..”
