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Category Archives: Observations
Walking at Night during Winter, part 1: Ground Illumination
Winter is my favorite season during which to look at the ground floor at night. With the snow out, there’s a layer of something light, a layer of contrast. I find the snow calming; and it provides contrasts to what … Continue reading
Striking Contrasts of Snow in Flooded Wetland: Photo Essay
Today presented an unusual treat. Previous snow cover had melted, followed by some big rainstorms, meaning that in the wetland near me, water covered much of the ground. Last night, we got one of the best snows to appreciate afterwards … Continue reading
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Tagged heckrodt, snow on branches, snow photos, snow pictures, winter photography
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De-wintering: enjoying seasonal transition by soaking in joys of melt and ice
Late March where I am, this year, means one can experience this combination: 1. Spring-like weather warm enough that I don’t need bulky winter clothing anymore, plenty of sunshine, and birdsong 2. a winter-like woods where the floor is mostly … Continue reading
My thoughts on winter 2014; snow that stays around
As we exit the three coldest-average-months of the year (or ‘meteorological winter’), I will begin to wind down my promotion of winter appreciation for the season. Now seems like a good time to reflect back on what I have observed … Continue reading
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Watching the snow: images of beauty I find in shadow patterns
Perhaps the leading theme of my snow photographs is the patterns I try to capture. What shadows are trees casting? There are so many different arrangements of branches, snow drifts, brush, and other things that keep recreating new patterns to … Continue reading
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Walk Across Lake Winnebago: impressions from my first time crossing the ice
This is one of the more unusual Wisconsin winter activities I have heard of. Hundreds of people covering the width of Lake Winnebago by walking across it? I was excited to try this out the year I heard about it… … Continue reading
Snapshots: viewing snowy landscapes from buses
Front yards of homes present themselves as largely sheets of white. Perhaps the backyards show more use, but the front yards had few footsteps in them. The cleared-off parts, driveways and sidewalks, are a small part of the landscape. (Businesses … Continue reading
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Walking to Work in Winter
What do I encounter when I walk to work through a snowy landscape? First of – a bit of briskness when I get outside. I often feel a little chilly, but I know that by the time I get near … Continue reading
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Tagged pedestrian, winter observation, winter walking
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Ice, Rivers, and Ponds: Photos and Reflections
It has not been a year with a lot of snow for people in Wisconsin to enjoy. So I have turned more of my attention to looking for ice to appreciate. And I feel that my attention has been rewarded … Continue reading
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Tagged ice crystals, ice photos, ice pictures, winter images
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Snow pics from this weekend
Come out and play! I tried to look at the snowfall from some interesting angles, and I shared photos of what I found. I have two new sets up, http://www.flickr.com/photos/milwaukeesnow/sets/72157629447513183/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/milwaukeesnow/sets/72157629088508718/
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