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It's still cold out, but the bright sun today melted off most of the flurries we got last night. Our cat was enjoying the free heat coming through our living room window by stretching out on the couch and soaking in the sun. I think Snow Cat may have been a little jealous.
Yesterday's rain froze overnight, making the roads treacherous in places this morning. I passed this accident on my way to work. From that point on, everyone seemed to travel quite a bit slower.
Built between 1907 and 1928, Cudahy Tower is on Prospect Avenue downtown. With a prime location and view of the lake, the Tower is home to some of Milwaukee's well-heeled. Bacchus, a Bartolotta restaurant, can also be found there.
The sand was frozen solid when I took this photo down at the north end of Bradford Beach, but the wind had a chance to form the waves on the surface prior to it freezing.
If you're reading this on your computer, there's a pretty good chance you have a QWERTY keyboard in front of you as well. For that, you can thank Christoper Latham Sholes, widely credited as the inventor of the typewriter, and designer of the keyboard. This plaque at the corner of 4th and State commemorates Sholes' contributions and his partners, as well as the location of the workshop where the work was done.
It took a while to get in the mood, but I'm really into the possibilities that winter has to offer in terms of nature photography. The stark white of the snow and ice contrasted with the blue skies and water and the depth of the shadows really makes for some fun opportunities.
What a difference a couple of days can make. Friday, the yard was virtually devoid of snow, except for a few small, persistent piles. Saturday morning, we woke to a handful of inches on the ground, and it snowed until sunset. This morning, the sun came out and was strong all day, melting and drying the spots that had been cleared.
The Zoja Dance Studio in Jackson is running a production of the musical "Cats" this weekend in Menomonee Falls. Sunday's performance is at 2:00pm in the North Junior High Auditorium, and tickets are available at the door.
This week was the regional round of the WIAA hockey tournament. Tonight, I was at University School of Milwaukee to referee a first round game in the Girls Tournament, where the USM co-op team beat the Rock County Fury 8-0. Immediately following, the USM boys team (above in blue) hosted Waupun, winning 7-1.
These boats in storage at the McKinley Marina are waiting for the ice to thaw so they can get back out on the lake.
Another photo from Milwaukee's largest brewery. This sign is on the front of the Stables building featured in a post from last October. I liked this sign the first time I shot it then, but the blowing snow in the background and the nighttime setting make for a more dramatic photo.
Not nearly as publicized as last November's election, today was an election day throughout the state. With only a couple statewide posts and few local seats up for grabs, most of the votes seemed to be for primaries. I guess you can probably tell that I didn't get to the polls today.
Add snow, thaw, freeze, repeat...
The various breakwaters on the lakefront use large rocks to calm the waves and make for a more sailable harbor. They also add some variety to an otherwise featureless land(?)scape.
One more photo from our recent trip to the art museum... This skylight has an organic form that really caught my eye. The way the light and the curves interact make you wonder whether you're looking up, down or sideways.
The Edith S. Hefter Conference Center is part of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Originally built in 1916 for A. A. Schlesinger at a cost of $60,000, the building was eventually acquired by Milwaukee State Teachers College. The building on North Lake Drive was renovated in the early 1990's, and today serves as a center for meetings and special events.
This decoration stands in the garden in our backyard. The metal support has a sunburst at the top with a molded glass center. The metallic tint of the glass reflects sunlight (or in this case, a flash) and colors the garden while the we wait for the flowers to bloom again.
When we were at the Dog Sled rides, these dogs were waiting their turn on the sled. After the last few days (59 degrees yesterday, rain today), I don't think they'll be pulling anyone on the snow for a while.
This building at the corner of Prospect and Kilbourn looks similar to a building on Cathedral Square... so much so, that it was confusing when I was going through photos to post. The support wires on the bridge at the Art Museum are in the foreground of this photo.
Another picture from our trip to Cafe Hollander a couple weeks ago... I'm a huge fan of Belgian Ales, and this one is no exception. Grimbergen Double is a great ale, using a unique combination of malts and a second fermentation. The result is an aroma that pleases the nose and a taste that goes well by itself or with food. As any Belgian fan knows, each brewery has its own glassware with a special shape and size, and of course, a logo!
The motto of Milwaukee's War Memorial is "To Honor The Dead By Serving The Living". In addition to hosting community events, the building is available for private functions. Designed by Eero Saarinen, the building was started in 1955 and dedicated on Memorial Day in 1957. The mosaic on the west side of the museum shown here is by Edmund D. Lewandowski, and was installed in 1959.
It was announced a few weeks ago that the Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops will be closing at the end of March. For over 75 years, the shops have been a part of the community. The good news, if there is any, is that two of the shops will stay open under new identities, run by the current store managers.
Well, it's not really an iceberg, but it sure looks like one. The ice at the lakefront should diminish significantly this weekend, but it's still February. Just a year ago, we were dealing with over a foot of snow, and I don't think that winter's over by any stretch.
The parking structure at Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Memorial Drive has enclosed staircases to transfer between the floors. Inside one of these staircases is a piece of graffiti / street art showing a person sitting and hunched over. I haven't heard of the artist, but the style is reminiscent of some others I have seen pictures of.
This line of picnic tables in the bright winter sun in Lake Park made for a study in shadows. With the warmup we're expecting over the next few days, it will be interesting to see how much snow is left a week from now.
I've featured the Calatrava-designed addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum in the past, but it's full of great opportunities for dramatic photos. These triangular structures support the roof over a passage between the pavilion and some of the galleries, and feature benches to sit and look out at the lake, or just rest your feet while browsing the museum.
Down at the McKinley marina, there's one lonely sailboat stuck in the ice. I don't know what circumstances caused that to happen, but it seems kind of strange that the marina's operators would allow the boat to stay there.
The February 2009 Theme Day is Paths and Passages.
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
The Riverwalk is probably my favorite place to walk in Milwaukee. The variety of neighborhoods and places to just stop and watch the world go by make it a great place to relax and enjoy our city. While not yet complete, I look forward to being able to walk the entire length of the planned route.
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