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A Path in the Woods

Date: 08 2013
Description: View across rocks in a stream towards a board pathway that vanishes into the distance. Oak savanna in late summer.
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View of a Bridge on a Rainy Morning in November

Date: 11 2013
Description: View from shoreline with plants and tall grass towards a small stone bridge crossing over the lagoon at Vilas Park.
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That Time of Year

Date: 11 2013
Description: Several plots in a community garden on a slope sitting dormant in the late autumn. There are plants near several wire and wood fences, and in the foregroun...
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Fog in the Woods

Date: 12 2013
Description: Fallen trees and leaves lying in the snow. A light fog is rolling through the woods.
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Mansion on the Hill

Date: 12 2013
Description: Three-quarter view of the Thorp house on Mansion Hill. The house is constructed of locally quarried sandstone and designed in the Italianate style. Snow is...
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House in Town

Date: 01 2014
Description: View across snow-covered ground, towards the photographer'shouse with a front deck. The winter landscape includes a wood fence and tree on the left.
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Washstand

Date: 01 2014
Description: A washstand sitting in front of a glass door is being used as a plant stand to hold a pot of Christmas cactus. On the floor on the right is a pot of orchid...
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The Flowing Yahara

Date: 03 2014
Description: View looking down at the bank of the Yahara River. The sun is being reflected in the water near the snow covered stones on the shoreline.
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Estate Sale

Date: 05 2014
Description: View of a table near a window displaying tableware, including dish sets, mugs, and a crystal bowl. The view out the window is of pine trees, shrubs and a b...
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Pier on Lake Monona

Date: 09 16 2014
Description: View from shoreline towards a small wooden pier on Lake Monona. Homes and buildings and a water tower are among trees on the opposite shoreline. There is a...
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Tiger at the Henry Vilas Zoo

Date: 10 27
Description: View through fence of a tiger walking along a path in an enclosure at the zoo.
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From the Balcony in Winter

Date: 01 09 2015
Description: View looking down at snow covering a yard. There are bushes, plants and a bird bath in the center. In the background on the left is a fence, as well as a b...
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Snowbound After the Storm

Date: 02 02 2015
Description: View up snow-covered stairs leading up to a porch of the photographer's house. A wreath is hanging on a large brick chimney near the front door. Bushes are...
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Annie at Glenwood Children's Park

Date: 05 18 2015
Description: View of a young woman standing with her left hand resting on a rock outcropping, and her right hand in her jacket pocket. Trees are growing on the hill ris...
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Backyard at the Beginning of June

Date: 06 01 2015
Description: Elevated view of a woman, Solveig Quinney, pushing a wheelbarrow in her yard. Stepping stones in the lawn ring a garden plot. Other flowering bushes and pl...
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Japanese White Lilac in the Rain

Date: 06 08 2015
Description: View on a rainy day looking down from a porch towards a yard with trees, flowering bushes, and a Japanese white lilac in bloom. Across the street is a hous...

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