Face of Lips

Eyes OR Lips?

Eyes OR Lips?

Saw this “face” while I was walking around an abandoned warehouse tucked back in one of Madison’s out of the way spots. In addition to these, there were also stencils of purple cat faces and purple camels –dozens of them–and a striking portrait of William Tell with a bright red apple on top of his head.

Lots of graffiti art.

Yellow and White Crocuses

Spring, Spring, Spring is Here!

Spring, Spring, Spring is Here!

One step outside my door – flowers!

Majestic Capitol

Dusk on Capitol Square

Dusk on Capitol Square

Crocuses and Spring

Still Winter Early in the Morning

Still Wintry, Early in the Morning

Spring Arrived in the Afternoon and So Did the Crocuses

Spring Arrived (Officially)in the Afternoon and the Crocuses Popped!

Bench and Bank

Historic American Exchange Bank Building

Historic American Exchange Bank Building

The American Exchange Bank is on the Capitol Square across the street from the State Capitol Building. The building is constructed with huge blocks of Wisconsin sandstone. That was the building material of choice for many of the historic buildings in south-central Wisconsin, and the sandstone apparently held up well.

This structure, built in 1871, is still a handsome place.

One of the best things about Madison’s downtown square, however, is the number of benches always available for a quick rest or people watching.