Panoramic photos of Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a great state that is often overlooked. Many think it is all about beer and cheese in this chilly state, but that is hardly the case.

Madison, Wisconsin - Here is a photo of lake Monona with Madison's capital building in the background. Madison has always been a great college town hosting the UWM Badgers. The heart of the city is beautifully placed between two lakes, Mendota and Monona, and peppered with city parks. For a flowery experience check out Olbrich Botanical Gardens. And if you are in town for Halloween, then grab your best costume and hit state street.

During the day, Olin park provides a great view of the city as well as a backdrop for weddings and parties. Here you see the capital building during the day as it sits proud above its neighboring buildings.

Devils Lake, Baraboo, Wisconsin - Tucked away in central Wisconsin is a great park called Devils lake. It is the most visited park in Wisconsin and boasts over 29 miles of park trails as well as the 360-acre spring fed lake which you see here. It has a nature center and a campgrounds as well. This park is 2 miles out of Baraboo and only 40 miles from Madison, the state capital. This photo is part of a 4 photo series, which due to the weather, is still a work in progress.

Sugar Camp, Wisconsin - Here is a sunrise over Sand Lake in Northern Wisconsin. I very much like the arc in the sky made by the light morning clouds. If you look close, you can see the black speck just underneath and to the right of the sun: an early morning fisherman looking for his catch. The lake is very popular for fishing and water sports, and has 2 summer camps and a very nice resort and bar right on the lake.

On a crispy night, the sun sets over the west end of the lake. This is when the pleasure boaters go in for the night leaving only a few persistent fisherman with the lake to themselves. This type of sunset is best for appreciating because of the light clouds reflecting high up in the sky. That is what gives off the reds and purples to mesh with the blue sky as night draws near.

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