Category Archives: Nature

Signs of Spring

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

You know it’s spring in Milwaukee when lawns throughout the city are taken over by these lovely carpets of blue flowers. Scilla siberica (Siberian squill) is their official name. They make me so happy! Apparently, though, this pretty flower is considered “invasive” because it … Continue reading →

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Approaching “Lake Effect” Snow

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

A high-pressure system to our north is causing a strong breeze to come in from the northeast. As the cold Canadian air crosses over the warmer water of Lake Michigan, it is picking up moisture, forming it into dark clouds … Continue reading →

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Crow amid empty branches, December 31

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Crows are sometimes seen as bad omens, even signs of impending death. But they are also seen as omens of positive change and messengers from the gods. I much prefer the latter interpretation, especially as catching sight of this one … Continue reading →

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November – Sunlight on Silver Maple Branches

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Caught this glimpse of sunlight on the dangling branches of our silver maple this morning. Can’t decide which of these photos I like the most, so I’m just posting all three for now 🙂  Which should I go with permanently?

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Glorious September Sun and Clouds

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Absolutely beautiful sky early this evening. What is it about the changing quality of light this time of year? As usual, getting the photo depended on my being able to whip out my phone. Although I still like it, the … Continue reading →

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Come into my parlour . . .

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

When I let the dogs out last week, I noticed the shimmery green fly in a web on our back deck. I bent around the corner to see if the spider was anywhere around. Oh, yeah. There it was. The … Continue reading →

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(Not) The Milwaukee Lion

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

But definitely “a” Milwaukee Lion 🙂 I shot these photos over the weekend in the big cat house at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Pretty amazing how close you can get to the animals in modern zoos! Maybe too close? Although … Continue reading →

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Easter Moon, Setting

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Although it was daylight when I let the dogs out Monday morning around 6:00 a.m., the moon was still large and bright, as if it was reluctant to leave the sky.  I took several photos, each of which turned out quite … Continue reading →

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Urban Sunset, March

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Taken with my iPhone  as I returned to my office last night after teaching an early evening class.  (Despite the fact that downtown Milwaukee is built on a swamp and thus wages a constant battle against sinking, this building isn’t really tilted!  It’s just … Continue reading →

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Night trees, Miller Valley

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

I’ve become quite fond of my iPhone’s ability to capture fleeting images that catch my eye. On my way home from teaching a night class yesterday, I noticed these trees at the traffic light on the far western edge of Miller Valley … Continue reading →

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