Dams and locks have been used for hundreds, maybe thousands, of years. The dams change a waterway into a series of steps with the necessary depth for the passage of vessels. The locks provide controlled passage through or around the…
Welcome to Washington Island! There's a place that I visit every year. It's up north -- North of the Tension Line in fact! Earlier this year, while I was pondering what subject to develop for my latest photography exhibit, it…
I'm not a birder. My wife is. We've each chosen a hobby that relies on lenses. My wife can spot the subtle details that differentiate similar species of birds. I'm lucky to distinguish a turkey from a towhee so I…
My previous post described the plants and flowers in Madison's Olbrich Gardens. I would be remiss, however, if I didn't also mention one of my favorite locations in the gardens, the Thai Pavilion. The pavilion was a gift to the…
If you live in Madison, Wisconsin, you probably know about Olbrich Botanical Gardens. In fact, if you live in Madison, Wisconsin, you've probably visited Olbrich Botanical Gardens. A stroll through this wonderful place is an excellent way to quiet your…
If one person builds a wall, the next person wants to know what's behind it. That's life. The University of Wisconsin's Mead Witter School of Music often hires me to photograph rehearsals, concerts, music clinics, and other events. Last week,…
Before turning in, we could see a frenzy of snow flakes flitting through the lone light in the parking lot. The weatherman was right! By morning there was a foot or more of snow on the ground and on our…
The topic of conversation in the restaurant on Sunday morning was the weather, not the current sunny-blue-sky weather, but the forecast. A storm would be moving in Sunday night that could bring up to 13" of snow before moving out…
There aren't many places to stay on Washington Island in the winter. Fortunately, Findlay's Holiday Inn is open all year. Better yet, in the winter their restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So, we…