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Waiting for a strong wind

December 10, 2021Life, Still Life, ThoughtsJonathan

The top half of single oak leaf stands straight up in the middle of a large metal grate.

When I came across this oak leaf trapped in a large grate, it resonated with how I’ve been feeling lately. Like this leaf, sometimes I think many of us just need a strong wind to lift us up a bit, so we can carry on our way. May you find that strong wind when you need it.

Another unique sunset

November 30, 2021SkyJonathan

Purple and blue clouds above an orange colored band of sky.  The downtown Madison skyline can be seen from across a lake.

Much like snowflakes, it seems that no two sunsets are ever alike. I felt fortunate to witness this unique one last night. After a completely cloudy day, the clouds started to clear as the sun went down in Madison.

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Winter sign

November 26, 2021Lakes, Snow & IceJonathan

A fallen tree on the shore of a lake that isn't frozen. It's covered with a layer of ice. The bottom side of the tree is lined with icicles above the water.

It was cold along the shore of Lake Mendota today. Winter is coming…

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Grey squirrels

November 21, 2021MammalsJonathan

Side view of a grey squirrel on a tree branch.

I came across several grey squirrels while out on a hike. Some seemed just as interested in me as I was in them.

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November grey

November 16, 2021SkyJonathan

A grey sky with streaky clouds and with a small streaks of yellow near the horizon. In the distant foreground are trees in silhouette.

Art from Mother Nature

November 12, 2021Autumn, Still LifeJonathan

A brown oak leaf centered on top of a large yellow basswood leaf, laying on the ground among other oak leaves.

I came across this perfectly framed piece of seasonal art while on a hike. Honest! I did not arrange it at all.

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Drum circle sunset

November 8, 2021Music, SkyJonathan

People drumming and dancing in a park at dusk. The sky above has streaky clouds colored yellow, orange and red, and illuminated the park and people with those colors.

Some of you know that I’ve been a part of the Madison Area Drum Circle Group since last spring. It’s been wonderful playing percussion again, and being a part of this welcoming, diverse, and energizing group. Toward the end of yesterday’s session, the sky complimented our music with some amazing colors and light.

Autumnal ground cover

November 6, 2021Autumn, Still LifeJonathan

A large amount of multi-colored maple leaves covering the ground.

Surrounded by yellow

November 3, 2021Autumn, Forests, TreesJonathan

A forest of yellow and orange maple trees, backlit by the sun.

Being surrounded by a maple forest that’s glowing yellow can be almost magical.

Autumn on Gibraltar Rock

October 31, 2021Autumn, Geology, LandscapeJonathan

A cedar tree grows on top of a rocky bluff. Below the bluff is a panoramic view of the countryside with trees in autumn colors.

Sometimes it’s good to widen your perspective and get a broader view of the world. I did that today by hiking to the top of Wisconsin’s Gibraltar Rock.

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