An old railway bridge over part of the Fox River, near the Oneida Flats region. Part of the Lawrence University campus is visible on the opposite shore of the river. (J.L., May 2001)
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Some female Hmong friends of mine in traditional attire at Plaman Park, Memorial Day 2001. Note the popular "Hmong car" (an old Toyota Camry, just like mine). (J.L., May 2001)
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The memorial sculpture at Soldier Square, taken during Houdini Days, Sept. 4, 2004.
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Appleton East High School's marching band on College Avenue during the 2001 Memorial Day Parade, about 9:15 AM (yes, a morning parade!). My son, Daniel, is in there (center, playing the silver instrument). (J.L., May 2001)
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Octoberfest, Sept. 2000, on College Avenue. Tiger Paws are one of the more popular snacks served at this major annual festival.
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A little sidewalk cafe on College Avenue during the summer. (J.L., Aug. 2003)
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My photo of an amazing hummingbird moth (apparently Hyles lineata - actually a sphinx moth), taken Sept. 2001 in my front yard as it was nearly dark. These moths look much like hummingbirds as they fly until one looks carefully and notices the antennae, the retractable probiscus (visible in the photo), and the six legs they use to support themselves against a flower as they hover (wings always in motion) to probe for nectar. I've seen them two years in a row in our petunias. This species has a touch of purple, like our petunias. You can learn more about these creatures at the Moths of Wisconsin site, listed under "Familie Sphingdae."
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One of Appleton's prominent water towers, this one on the north side of town.
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Near Appleton, this is a view of the Fox River from the Highway N bridge in Combined Locks, showing steam rising from some paper mills and water vapor rising from the icy river itself.
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