“There is nothing stronger than a winter tree,
No wind blows against it,
It is fierce beyond love.
There is nothing stronger than a winter tree,
and nowhere more secure.”
From Mary Oliver’s The Winter Wood Arrives.
All posts by Jonathan
A squirrel’s lunch
Pinkney Street
The design of the two buildings on this block (looking southeast from Doty Street) is fascinating. Were they intentionally created to mirror each other? Someday, I just might have to get up early and capture the sunrise here.
Looking for dinner
Flying into sunset
I suppose if I were a tundra swan, and a beautiful sunset appeared, I’d fly up off the water, and head toward the center of that deep orange sky too.
View more →Getting the shot
As I was about to take a photo of the Monona Terrace Convention Center, I noticed another photographer in the distance, reaching high to get the shot he wanted. I couldn’t resist zooming in and capturing him in that pose.
View more →Icy sunset
A couple more from Governor’s Island. Yes, that’s ice, completely covering the bay on the north side of the “island.”
View more →Ice along the shore
Late yesterday afternoon at Governor’s Island. I didn’t stay too long, that cold wind off the lake was brutal! Winter has arrived.
View more →Cold but beautiful sunset
As I watched the sun going down along Lake Monona yesterday, the wind and cold temperature were telling me that winter is knocking on the door.
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