Photo of the Year 2017

Tom Barrett

Milwaukee's skyline is visible with the lake.

Sunrise June 17, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"The 20-foot Seth Thomas-brand clock originally stood in front of the Milton H. Klopf jewelry store at 2367 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View." - the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 

pink and white flower in close up photography

The You Are Beautiful mural in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "You Are Beautiful is more than a little sticker, it’s an idea. It’s a way to brighten someone’s day, a way to pat a stranger on the back, a way to remind ourselves that even when things aren’t going great, it’s ok." - You-Are-Beautiful.com

white crew cab pickup truck parked beside brown building during daytime

black metal railings near brown concrete building during daytime

April winter storms hit Wisconsin today, causing an inch of snow to accumulate in Milwaukee. Spring Storm. 

"The mural was supposed to be part of a national tour during the 2020 election season. But after the COVID pandemic hit the U.S. and the tour's corporate sponsor withdrew funding, the national tour was canceled. Fairey decided to still come to Milwaukee and originally hoped to complete the mural before the Democratic National Convention in August. When that fell through, he decided it was still worth doing to get the message out before Election Day on Nov. 3, according to Williams-Ng." - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

black metal chairs and tables outside building during daytime

The Milwaukee Bucks Deer District in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This entertainment district was set to host the DNC in 2020. 