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Randy Scherkenbach

@scherkenbach.bsky.social

Photographer and IT professional based in Wisconsin, USA.

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Fox River in Waukesha, WI USA

16.08.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
9 minute long exposure of me and my car at the Nike Missile Control Site M-74 in Waukesha, WI USA.

9 minute long exposure of me and my car at the Nike Missile Control Site M-74 in Waukesha, WI USA.

9 Minute Selfie

28.05.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A view of the Milwaukee skyline from the Lagoon at Veterans Park.

A view of the Milwaukee skyline from the Lagoon at Veterans Park.

Milwaukee Skyline at the Lagoon
#Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #photography #photo #skyline #tree #cityscape #city #urbanlandscape

25.04.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A panorama of a cloudy afternoon near suset with the skyline of Milwaukee Wisconsin USA.  Captured from Vetarans Park in April 2025.

A panorama of a cloudy afternoon near suset with the skyline of Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. Captured from Vetarans Park in April 2025.

Cloudy Afternoon in Milwaukee
#Milwaukee #MKE #photography #skyline #sunset #LakeMichigan #city #urban

24.04.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#3 Houses of Houten

19.04.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Tiny Planet view of Milwaukee at the roundabout at 6th and Virginia streets.

Tiny Planet view of Milwaukee at the roundabout at 6th and Virginia streets.

Electric Eye
#photography #photo #Milwaukee #MKE #roundabout #city #urban #nightphotography #tinyplanet

18.04.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Aerial view of the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Van Buren Street in downtown Milwaukee, WI USA.

Aerial view of the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Van Buren Street in downtown Milwaukee, WI USA.

Intersection
#Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #photography #photo #city #urban #street #artdeco

17.04.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks

15.04.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunset captured behind an old oak tree in Waukesha, WI USA.  No yellow ribbons detected.

Sunset captured behind an old oak tree in Waukesha, WI USA. No yellow ribbons detected.

Sunset captured behind an old oak tree in Waukesha, WI USA. No yellow ribbons detected.
#photography #waukesha #wisconsin #sunset #oak #nature #tree #sky #clouds

15.04.2025 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Allen-Bradley Clock Tower, owned by Allen-Bradley, a product brand of Rockwell Automation, has long been a landmark in Milwaukee. According to the Guinness Book of World Records: "The largest four-faced clock is that on the research and office addition of the Allen-Bradley Company. Each face has a diameter of 40 feet 3+1⁄2 inches (12.28 meters), and is octagonal to represent the outline of the Allen-Bradley logo. Dedicated on October 31, 1962, it rises 280 ft (85 m) from the streets of Milwaukee, and requires 34.6 kilowatts of electricity for lighting and power." It has since been surpassed by the 141 ft (43 m) clock faces of the Abraj Al Bait.[1]

The original plan for the clock tower date as far back as 1959, when it appears on early drawings for the proposed addition. Created by architect Fitzhugh Scott, the plans included several towers in its design, only one of which would house a clock. This was scaled back, however a smaller tower on an existing building was kept and modified to display the outdoor temperature using a large digital display. The interest in creating the tower was Harry Bradley, younger of the firm's two founding brothers. An inventor, Bradley including in his tinkering several of the clocks which he owned.

The Clock Tower's lighted faces have been used as a navigation aid for Lake Michigan mariners over the years, except during the 1973 oil crisis when the clock was unlit from November 1973 to June 1974.[2]

The clock tower is referred to by the nickname "the Polish Moon", due to its large lit white faces and location on Milwaukee's southside neighborhood which was developed by polish immigrants to the city during the 20th century.

The Allen-Bradley Clock Tower, owned by Allen-Bradley, a product brand of Rockwell Automation, has long been a landmark in Milwaukee. According to the Guinness Book of World Records: "The largest four-faced clock is that on the research and office addition of the Allen-Bradley Company. Each face has a diameter of 40 feet 3+1⁄2 inches (12.28 meters), and is octagonal to represent the outline of the Allen-Bradley logo. Dedicated on October 31, 1962, it rises 280 ft (85 m) from the streets of Milwaukee, and requires 34.6 kilowatts of electricity for lighting and power." It has since been surpassed by the 141 ft (43 m) clock faces of the Abraj Al Bait.[1] The original plan for the clock tower date as far back as 1959, when it appears on early drawings for the proposed addition. Created by architect Fitzhugh Scott, the plans included several towers in its design, only one of which would house a clock. This was scaled back, however a smaller tower on an existing building was kept and modified to display the outdoor temperature using a large digital display. The interest in creating the tower was Harry Bradley, younger of the firm's two founding brothers. An inventor, Bradley including in his tinkering several of the clocks which he owned. The Clock Tower's lighted faces have been used as a navigation aid for Lake Michigan mariners over the years, except during the 1973 oil crisis when the clock was unlit from November 1973 to June 1974.[2] The clock tower is referred to by the nickname "the Polish Moon", due to its large lit white faces and location on Milwaukee's southside neighborhood which was developed by polish immigrants to the city during the 20th century.

Polish Moon
#Milwaukee #photography #clock #city #architecure
The Allen-Bradley Clock Tower is referred to by the nickname "the Polish Moon", due to its large lit white faces and location on Milwaukee's southside which was developed by polish immigrants to the city during the 20th century.

11.04.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

11.04.2025 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee at Twilight
#milwaukee #wisconsin #city #urban #architecture

10.04.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025, Architecture, city, cityscape, dusk, March, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Art Museum, Night, nightscape, skyline, United States of America, urban, urban exploration, urban landscape, USA, Wisconsin

2025, Architecture, city, cityscape, dusk, March, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Art Museum, Night, nightscape, skyline, United States of America, urban, urban exploration, urban landscape, USA, Wisconsin

Night at the Museum
#photography #urban #city #architecture #Milwaukee #skyline
Night falls at the Milwaukee Art Museum, with the glittering skyline of downtown Milwaukee as a backdrop.

10.04.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A view of the Rathaus and other historic buildings from across the river Limmat in Zurich, Switzerland.

A view of the Rathaus and other historic buildings from across the river Limmat in Zurich, Switzerland.

Zurich Rathaus
A view of the Rathaus and other historic buildings from across the river Limmat in Zurich, Switzerland.

10.04.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
La Ermita Church, Cali, Colombia

La Ermita Church, Cali, Colombia

Known for its Gothic style, La Ermita Church is the quintessential postcard image of Cali. This temple was built between 1930 and 1948, the 18th century marble altar was brought over from Italy. The musical clock and windows are from Amsterdam, while the iron gates were manufactured in Cali in 1973.

09.04.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The skyline of downtown Milwaukee glitters behind the Discovery World children's museum. Notable buildings in the skyline include The Couture, US Bank Center, Gas Light Building, Northwestern Mutual Tower and the Milwaukee Art Museum.

09.04.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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