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Autumn sign

September 26, 2026Autumn, TreesJonathan

Looking up at the branches of a maple tree. The top of the tree has leaves of reddish orange, and some of the lower branches still have green leaves.

I came across some signs of autumn in Madison this afternoon, which made me smile.

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Dear pine cone

September 22, 2026Close Up, Quotes, TreesJonathan

Small pine cone on a tree branch. In the background is another pine branch with needles, out of focus.

“Dear pine cone, let me hold you as you open.”
   – Mary Oliver

From her poem “It Was Early.” Read the full poem and a nice reflection at A Year’s Risings with Mary Oliver.

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Touches of color

September 19, 2026Close Up, Flowers, InsectsJonathan

Close up of a pink rose, about halfway emerged from the bud.

It’s been grey and rainy for the past several days in Madison. Here are a couple of well-needed touches of color I came across.

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Silver spotted skipper

September 17, 2026InsectsJonathan

A silver spotted skipper butterfly perched on top of a large, light yellow flower.

Butterfly season is still going strong in Madison.

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Arboretum skies

September 15, 2026Landscape, SkyJonathan

Textured nimbostratus clouds above an area with trees, shrubs, and green grass.

Overcast day at the U.W. Arboretum.

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Great blue heron

September 13, 2026BirdsJonathan

Great blue heron perched on some fallen trees along a creek.

Just hanging out along Wingra Creek.

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Sunset sequence

September 8, 2026Lakes, SkyJonathan

Orange sunset clouds over a lake. A red glow from the recently set sun is just over the horizon, as people walk along a long pier in the foreground.

Day’s end at the Tenney Park pier.

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Trail feather

September 2, 2026Hiking, Still LifeJonathan

Hawk feather in the bark of a tree, next to a trail.

It’s always special when you come across a hawk feather. Some say finding one symbolizes wisdom, protection, and a connection to the divine. Before continuing my hike, I stuck this one in the bark of a nearby pine tree.

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Sky scenes

August 29, 2026SkyJonathan

The sun setting though orange clouds over a lake. A pier leading into the lake is in the foreground.

A few sky scenes I was fortunate to see recently. First, tonight’s sunset from Burrows Park in Madison.

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Along the river and into the hills

August 26, 2026Bicycling, LandscapeJonathan

A few bicyclists ride on a recreational trail next to a river, under a partly cloudy sky.

Last Sunday I took a ride on the Great Sauk State Trail. It was a gorgeous day to be out pedaling along the Wisconsin River for a while.

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