“Share with us an image, or two, or three, (or more!) of where you live.”
If you look up over this post title, you will see two links to separate pages labelled “Wisconsin Historical” and “Wisconsin Outdoors”. You will find quite a few more than three photos there!
I moved to Wisconsin 7 years ago from Illinois, and have absolutely fallen in love with my new home state. I used to summer at Girl Scout camp as a child in northern Wisconsin, but I’ve come to feel like I’ve always belonged outside, here, even after living for 15 years in California. When I first moved north, I worked for 3 summers at Old World Wisconsin, a 575-acre living history museum that recreates 19th century farm and town settlement. Last year, I moved onto a property that is owned by the land trust that employs me. I have thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by 56 acres of Wisconsin woodland, wetland, and restored prairie.
Wisconsin is a ridiculously photogenic state. It can take your breath away, fill you with pride, and surprise you at every outing. When we’re out hiking, my partner Steve very often just flings wide his arms and remarks (to nobody in particular), “Ladies and gentlemen — Wisconsin!”
Yes, it deserves your attention and applause. Here’s why:
Mineral Point
Wauwatosa
Photo credit: Carol Toepke
Old World Wisconsin
Wyalusing State Park
scillagrace 
I went to undergrad in Madison and thoroughly enjoyed it, even the Januaries and Februaries! I’ve re-visited since then and continue to find Wisconsin to be a beautiful state.
Madison is a fabulous place! I enjoy going to the Arboretum for Winter Enrichment classes. What a wealth of retired scientists to learn from! Thanks for your visit.
I love the way you capture different light in your pictures.
Thanks. That is the most magical thing about vision…a little change of light is a whole new perspective.
In PHOTOgraphy, it is light we are capturing in its many forms…and it is definitely akin to magic….
Gorgeous!! I’m so glad I got to follow your blog and see Wisconsin at least in this way, so that it doesn’t remain just one of the U.S. states which we, Europeans, have such difficulties to tell them apart. I wish you happy Wisconsin, and beyond!
Thank you! I like that: Happy Wisconsin, everybody!
I love the golden edge lighting in the first photo (3 Lakes). Such a beautiful moment in time.
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It was an absolutely perfect moment, returning to a favorite campsite we hadn’t seen in years just at the “golden hour”. And Three Lakes is the town where my Girl Scout camp was, too.
A trifecta!
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I love Wisconsin! Thank you! Breathtaking photos!
Some day I’ll make it to Vermont and probably fall in love again. 🙂
Looks wonderful!
Oh, it is! Come visit some time. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Very nice gallery!
Thank you – I’m glad you stopped by.
Lovely shots! Not sure if I ever told you but I went to UW Madison and met my husband there. My uncle lives in Cedarburg and my husband grew up in Milwaukee so we have strong Wisconsin roots. We also lived and got married in Chicago before moving to Minneapolis. 🙂
We do seem to have similar connections to this area! I love Madison and the University. Such a strong contingent of Aldo Leopold-inspired scientists and environmentalists! My daughter got her MA there and her BA at Lawrence in Appleton, while I was still living in Illinois. She is one reason I was pulled northward.
I miss visiting Door County! And your photos are beautifull and make me want to visit!
Thanks for visiting this place, anyway; and do come back in person!