Leaves are changing colors fast in Madison.
Yearly Archives: 2018
A little autumn color for a dreary weekend
It’s been pretty dark and dreary in Madison for a while now. The lack of sunshine, and the fact that I haven’t spent much time out in nature lately has a definite affect on my psyche. As a small antidote, I was looking at some early autumn pictures I took recently, when clouds weren’t dominating the sky.
The lesson that I need to get outside on a regular basis, no matter the weather, is not new. It’s funny though, how often I need to remind myself of it.
Atmospheric textures
Cloudy skies over Lake Monona.
Monarchs in the asters
I came across a dozen or so monarch butterflies today, enjoying nectar from the purple asters in Vilas Park.
Castle ruins
Some castles last for centuries, others collapse from a day’s heavy rain.
Golden light at day’s end
Sunset over Tomahawk Lake in northern Wisconsin.
Pine shadows
Along the Vilas County trail
Overcast beauty
Even in dreary, overcast weather, Wisconsin’s north woods are so beautiful. It’s scenes like this that keep me coming back year after year. Gilmore Creek in Oneida County.
Stromy skies over Tomahawk Lake
Some storm clouds moved in over what was a pretty nice sunset on my first evening of camping in Northern Wisconsin. Sure enough, after midnight heavy rain pounded my tent for several hours.