A Challenge to Neenah, Wisconsin

When the weather is cool (in the 50’s on sunny days), the gardens in these parts are logically less than lush. But even on the bleak spring streets there are elements of beauty wherever I walk. My first thought was how original I would be to capture these lovelies in a collection of sorts, but much to my dismay, it’s been done: the web is flooded with Japanese sewer cover tribute sites! Here are a few sightings of mine to add:

I think it's high time we demand more artful sewer covers in the U.S.—are you with me?