Where in Downtown...

...Minneapolis are we?

Deer Hunting

"Shouldn't we be wearing blaze orange?" the woman says to me as they pass by.  I reply, "Don't worry I won't shoot you."   Well, I did, photographically speaking.



I went deer hunting with my camera at Coon Rapids Park Reserve.  I saw a nice 10 point buck, but he wanted nothing to do with me.  The doe's on the other hand seemed more sociable and wanted to pose for me.  Isn't that the way it typically is?

Tough Times

Times are tough as the economy continues to be unsettling. Despite this fact, our elected do-nothings in office are doing what they do best; diverting their attention elsewhere. Typical wag the dog policies.

Call Box

More rusty crap. The call box is all but inoperable, but retains it's use as a photographic subject.

Sky Crane Removal

Mitch, Dan, and I spent a few minutes watching these guys high up in the air working on the removal of this sky crane.

I Found It!

I'm not sure what our little terrier Winston found, but he was determined to chase the scent down the rocky ravine to water's edge.

Stand By Me

The morning Mitch and I went searching for the NorthStar Commuter Rail Line and reminded me of the movie Stand By Me. It was an adventure being chased down by a freight train on the bridge. OK, we weren't really chased down, there was a wide platform area a safe distance away from the tracks. But care was taken to remain a safe distance away. In the movie, the 3 kids were looking for a dead boy; we witnessed 3 opossums crossing the rails at a very wrong time. Creepy similarity. After our brief detainment by the transit authorities for being at a place where we shouldn't have been, we met up with Dan to further the days adventure.

Breakfast at Hell's Kitchen downtown was disappointing; over priced and lack of substance. I've been more satisfied with a box of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, a mixing bowl, and a carton of milk. However, second breakfast at Macy's Skyroom on the 12th floor made up for the poor first breakfast. Yet the adventure continued.

Have a look at Mitchster's PoleCam tm in action, the last venue of our adventurous day.

Urban Grit

Time to take out the trash in a Minneapolis back alley.

Lane Confusion

I shudder to think about driving in this area. The lanes switch over each other while dodging Light Rail commuter trains.

Traffic Dance

Directing traffic looks like fun when you have a glowing wand.

Happy Thanksgiving

Today is the big day of our Thanksgiving feast. Thanksgiving is the greatest Holiday we have. It's all about pure gluttony, napping, and football. nothing to wrap or exchange, just eat, eat, and eat. I would have liked to show a typical Thanksgiving dinner, but at this time, I am too busy grazing at the dinner table.

Instead, I show you a burger from Burger Jones in Minneapolis. This is the 'White Trash Burger' - chicken-fried bacon, fried cheese curds, and plenty of Velveeta on a hamburger with lettuce and tomato. As a side, there were two kinds of fries; maple-bacon sweet potato fries and Parmesan waffle fries.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner; practice proper plate management and remember to pace yourself, you have all day.

I 35W Streaks

Streaking south on Interstate 35W into Minneapolis. This is the new 35W bridge in it's blue glow.

Color Format

The color of autumn enhanced with an off camera flash.

Light Pods

Repeating perspective inside Orchestra Hall.

Pink Lemonade

Amazing to see what kind of trash lies along the banks of our rivers and streams.

Industrial Light

The gritty feel of an industrial site with it's harsh lighting makes for interesting photos. no, not a pretty picture, but interesting in it's own right.

Leafdom

Leaves hold steadfast as autumn wanes and winter approaches.

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Partial Metering
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 300.0 mm
Image Quality RAW
Off camera flash
Radio Slave Transmitter, Receiver Set

PoleCam!

High Altitude Photography



Mitchster in action. Remote Shutter Releasing

Mitch, Dan, and I tested out Mitch's engineous new PoleCam tm. It worked out great! Although quite a bit of a scare hoisting it up and bringing it back down to earth when fully extended to 26 feet, (8 meters). There is considerable wobble fully extended. i am anxious to see the shots from PoleCam.

Color Me Graffiti

More graffiti seen along the banks of the Mississippi River.

Skipping Down Nicollet Mall

Heading north on the Nicollet Mall