Time for our 2023 nature photos in review. These 12 are among the most commented upon from last year. All of these were taken in Madison, Wisconsin. Most photos were taken on the central isthmus between two lakes, Lakes Mendota and Monona.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Thanks for a great year in 2023; the most likes and comments ever. You are all quite a supportive community.
¡Olé! –Rebecca
Got a 2024 wish? Write a tanka. 🙂
I appreciate the warm photography community online. Thanks to Cee and to Debbie Smyth for their weekly challenges.
Thanks to Denzil formerly of Denzil Nature for his great photo challenges last year.
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I joined the WP in September so I missed most of these but they all look fantastic. The duck is just chilling there posing for the picture. Awesome!
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Wow, that recently. You seem an experienced blogger. The duck is waiting for a taste of our homemade spring rolls, which we did not share. 🙂
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Thank you and blogging is awesome. Well… you should share next time. It looks like nice duck to me.
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Yes, it was a very friendly duck!
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They do! And my favorite is the progression of color each month. There’s beauty in every season!
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Yes, I like seeing each new wonder.
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Lovely to be reminded of some of the great photos you posted. Now struggling to get creative before we go to Spain, whilst packing and getting ready for a Longish Departure.
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Have a lovely trip visiting family. Any travel wishes? 🙂
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Not really this time. Just to have time enjoying our brand-new granddaughter.
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Well that’s a lovely wish. Enjoy the cuddles. 🙂
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🙂
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Your photography is always amazing and unique.
I remember seeing all of them.
Also, hi RebCu
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Thank you, Devang. I’ve missed your comments. Are you now feeling well?
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I’m doing good
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Happy new year!
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Thank you, to you too. Any exciting travel plans?
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6 weeks of backpacking in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia for me! Any yourself?
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That sounds fantastic! Excellent destinations I’d love to visit. We are working on getting in a trip to Costa Rica, and a US national park trip this summer.
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Beautiful and interesting your nature photos today. Happy day
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Gracias, Volfredo. Un año en la naturaleza aquí. 🙂
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A lovely collection of pics.
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Thank you, Sadje. We have 8 cm of snow now!
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Wow! Enjoy it.
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A beautiful retrospective, Rebecca.
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Obrigada, Egídio! We are lucky to live in a place with beauty all four seasons.
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I love the photo a month concept Rebecca. You selected some good ones 🙂
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Thanks, Brian. I’m copying the format from several photo bloggers who’ve posted 2023 by month.
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A beautiful selection, Rebecca 🙂
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Thank you, Rosaliene. Is your new year beginning well?
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A slow start. Not yet back into the rhythm of life’s tasks, starting with business tax renewals 🙂 Thanks for asking ❤
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Interesting round-up of the year 2023! I particularly love the sneaky wee snow drop.
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Thanks, Britta and good eye for detail.
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Ooh, nearly snowdrop time! Then crocus, magnolia and on it goes, and we’ll soon be back to December 🤣🩷 Beautiful photos, all, Rebecca 🩵🩵
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Thanks, Jo. We have 8 cm Snow and will receive more overnight! Flowers will wait a bit… 🙂 🌷
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Brrrh! Remind me again where you are, Rebecca? For some reason I always have you ‘somewhere in Spain’. Forgive the woolliness- I’m blaming the flu but it could easily be senility.
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Hi Jo, we’re in south central Wisconsin. We’ve easily received a foot of snow and it keeps coming! Time to make a snow person ⛄️
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Somewhat different from Andalucia. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Jo, a little bit. ❄️
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🤣🩵
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And thanks for the kind compliment, Jo.
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So good! Love seeing this roundup – especially the cranes! Happy 2024!
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Thanks, Wynne. The crane sighting was a major highlight of that season! Thanks for the inspiration for a highlights post.
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A week ago there were snowdrops in the park behind our house.
Lovely photographic reminder if the past year.
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Snowdrops; ours will be delayed as they are covered
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Covered in almost half a meter of snow. Thanks, VM.
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Ahh made my day!
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That’s really nice, thanks!
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Gorgeous! From ice to flowers back to ice, your photos really capture the essence of the year 😊
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Thanks, Rebecca. Good summary of our seasons. 🙂
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All of these are beautiful, Rebecca. I’m always drawn to flowers and clouds, but I especially like black-and-white photos. Well done!
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Thank you, Natalie. I appreciate your compliments. These show the essence of Madison life for me.
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Love your selections of 2023 in Photos! Beautiful nature through your lens.
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Thanks, Amy. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for stopping by Fake Flamenco!
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A delightful photograph journey with you! Thank you for the lovely share.
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Thanks, Michele. I appreciate the change of seasons, they make the year seem newly made.
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You’re welcome. I appreciate them, when I am able to travel and find them. 😁
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Vicarious seasons require a lot less shoveling. 😉
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This is true, but we do need a lot more hydrating!
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Well, shoveling and skiing generate a big thirst too. 🎿 😜
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haha This is true! 😄👍🏻
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All are stunning 🤩
Magnolia blooming is my personal favourite 🤩
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Thank you, Keerthi. Our neighbors’ tree is beautiful.
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