Monthly Archives: September 2023

Floating lotus

September 28, 2023FlowersJonathan

I can always count on something at Olbrich Botanical Gardens to brighten up a dreary day.

Red maple

September 26, 2023Autumn, Bicycling, TreesJonathan

Saw my first fully red maple tree of the year, while biking the other day. So long summer.

Madison Train Depot

September 24, 2023History, RailroadsJonathan

Last weekend I attended a fascinating walking tour of Madison’s west rail corridor (from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation) that ended with a visit to the former Milwaukee Road depot.

In pastel light

September 22, 2023Lakes, SkyJonathan

Tenney Park lighthouse on Lake Mendota.

Fallout shelter

September 20, 2023Architecture, CityscapeJonathan

Sunset sequence

September 18, 2023Lakes, SkyJonathan

The pier at Tenney Park, along Lake Mendota.

Glimpses of autumn

September 16, 2023Autumn, TreesJonathan

Leaves beginning to change color (and drop to the ground).

Pinks and blues

September 12, 2023Lakes, SkyJonathan

Yesterday evening along Lake Monona.

Imperfection’s worth

September 10, 2023Flowers, Insects, Nature, ThoughtsJonathan

Even when a flower isn’t the prettiest, the butterfly finds nourishment there. Another lesson from Mother Nature.

Scenes from a night ride

September 7, 2023Bicycling, Cityscape, InsectsJonathan

When it’s too hot to bike during the day, a night ride is just the ticket.