I am enamored with Van Gough’s Terrace Cafe painting. It is such an amazing rendering of life at that time. In an incredibly much smaller sense, I try to capture some of the fun people are having in those nice little street side cafes.
Category Archives: Photography
George Schils Photography. Also see the main photo page.
The Square is pretty pretty in spring
The Capitol Square is really beautiful year ’round. In spring it is decorated with beautiful flowers. I frequently photograph it.
Changes on State Street
State Street is a constantly changing place. Previous blog posts have noted changes as well. I document some of the changes, but possibly not all.
Items discussed here show some changes on State Street. There may be changes not shown or discussed. An item that I say is new could be new within the last year. Such time specifications can be very imprecise. The same applies to a store that has left. Further, new/old means new/old to this location. The store for example may have moved from some other location and is new to State St.
Capitol Square construction
The Capitol Square is under construction – fresh pavement, new sewers, or whatever. There are two other large projects on the Square also.
WORT block party 2016
The block party sponsored by local community radio station WORT was held once again.
First farmer’s market plus some street photos
We were greeted by a wonderfully warm day in the mid 70’s for the opening of the farmer’s market on the Square. There was an incredible turnout at the farmer’s market and at times the crowd was shoulder to shoulder.
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Goatsman from Lantern Road drums on State Street
This gal plays sizzling good drums. She was recently playing on State St.
She performs on YouTube here, and see the band’s Facebook page.
Warm day in early spring
The city comes to life on a warm day in early spring. People were enjoying the cafes, roller blades, ice cream, and the general festivity.
Political State St. – primary time
Madison tends to lean somewhat left, so this sign on State Street might be a bit unusual.
Sanders event at the Orpheum Theater
Madison’s Orpheum theater is holding an important political event today.
Apparently this meeting is free and open to the public. The news said Sanders would even be there.
