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Turkey tails

January 7, 2024Close Up, FungiJonathan

Close up view of a cluster of fan shaped mushrooms on the side of a tree. In the center is a large one which is very curled up.

Turkey tail mushrooms growing on a pine tree.

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Day’s end at Governor’s Island

January 4, 2024Lakes, Sky, TreesJonathan

The sun setting over a lake in a partly cloudy sky, framed by bare tree branches. A trail of orange light from the sun is reflected in the water.

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Barred owl

January 2, 2024BirdsJonathan

Barred owl perched on a large pine tree, looking at the camera.

Seeing an owl is always a special encounter for me. I came across this barred owl while hiking the U.W. Aboretum.

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Trees are sanctuaries

December 31, 2023Quotes, TreesJonathan

Two large, bare cottonwood trees standing tall in a forest. A blue sky is above with a hint of a sunset color on the horizon.

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.”
   – Hermann Hesse

Finally, some snow

December 29, 2023Landscape, Snow & Ice, WinterJonathan

An area of freshly fallen snow in front of a covered footbridge that crosses a pond. Prairie grass and trees line the shore of the pond.

A little snow yesterday made it actually look like winter! Sadly, the weather forecast sounds like the snow will soon be a just a memory. Burke Park in Madison.

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Squirrelly

December 27, 2023MammalsJonathan

Grey squirrel sitting on the branch of a tree.

All this gloomy weather has made me a little squirrelly.

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Holiday tree perspectives

December 25, 2023Architecture, TreesJonathan

Holiday tree seen through the gap between two dark marble balusters.

I tried to get some new perspectives of this year’s state holiday tree in the capitol.

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Winter solstice bonfire

December 22, 2023Life, SkyJonathan

A large bonfire reaches into a dark, cloudy sky. A crowd of people surrounds the fire.

Last night’s celebration at Madison’s Olbrich Park. There was much drumming and dancing. Happy Solstice!

Mickey’s Tavern

December 20, 2023Architecture, Black & White, CityscapeJonathan

An old brick, two-story building. The corner of the structure has a door with a turret above it on the second floor.  Above the door is a green neon sign that says Mickey's.

Icy shards

December 18, 2023Abstract, Lakes, Snow & IceJonathan

Various shapes of thin pieces of ice, piled on top of one another.

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