Lighted Spaces and Landscapes

Excerpts from a Geographer's Photo Archive

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  • I Had to Stop and Rest Here

    The had turned gorgeous and I wound up walking way more than I had planned. I was exhausted and about another hour walk away from my hotel. (London, 2023)

  • Autumn Surprise

    I walked into class one day and as I was setting up for lecture I looked up and saw that the trees had exploded in color (Carthage College, 2018)

  • What Happens When You Are Waiting for Sunset

    I was on a ship in the Hawaiian Islands waiting to get a good sunset shot (none were actually good). However this throw away shot turned out to be one of my favorites (Hawaii, 2008)

  • Four Paws, Four States

    Even though I know the monument is geographically “off” I couldn’t help but put Rob the Hound Dog in all 4 states. As always, he was a good sport. (4 Corners, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, 2005)

  • The Quiet Silhouette

    I found this sculpture of Sandino to be powerful because it lacked physical detail as it overlooked the city. (Managua, Nicaragua, 2007)

  • Lazy Seals in the Bay

    Whenever I see seals on the shore (or on the docks) I am amazed at their lack of need for personal space (San Francisco, 2003)

  • A Skyline Revision

    The new Northwestern Mutual tower was under construction on this lovely afternoon in the harbor. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2015)

  • La Plaza de Fajardo

    My fondest memories of this space were in 1978 when I was staying with my abuela and the fiesta patronales was going on. I have a deep affection for plazas throughout Latin America. They are often beautiful and centers of activity. (Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 2015)

  • West Down Wisconsin Avenue

    It was a torturous meeting with a great view that day. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2018)

  • We Stayed Down the Road

    We stayed down the road, but I had to walk over and take a few photos before we hit the road that morning. (Holbrook, Arizona, 2005)