tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103713162012-01-25T02:18:51.955-06:00This is a photoblog of Uptown Minneapolis. Centered at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in South Minneapolis, Uptown is one truly unusual high energy commercial district. Below are some photos I’ve taken and some observations I’ve made about Uptown Minneapolis and the surrounding area.Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.comBlogger5581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-76227508841115092542009-03-17T14:05:00.003-05:002009-03-17T14:10:15.481-05:00Dug this one up from the archives and added a radial blur...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3363626944/" title="St Patrick's Day Shoes by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3363626944_0b610b222c.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="St Patrick's Day Shoes" /></a><br /><br />Free bus rides after 6:00pm on metro transit...just saying.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7622750884111509254?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-31615845422529991022009-03-12T22:17:00.002-05:002009-03-12T22:21:22.823-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3350789430/" title="9077 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3350789430_6018c611d0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="9077" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3161584542252999102?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-65452413545362134262009-03-11T22:09:00.001-05:002009-03-11T22:11:36.791-05:00Puddle reflection found along Hennepin Ave...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3347629447/" title="Winter Reflections 9146 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3347629447_6a1cde33d3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 9146" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6545241354536213426?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-42838171621142284922009-03-09T22:50:00.004-05:002009-03-09T23:01:37.039-05:00All I've posted lately are reflection photos so I think I'll mix things up a bit. Here are some shots from the most recent snowstorm right in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3342256362/" title="Winter Storm Downtown 9375 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3342256362_1f9ff76b3b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Storm Downtown 9375" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3341421773/" title="Winter Storm Downtown 9392 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3341421773_a6ab87f0a8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Storm Downtown 9392" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3341421565/" title="Winter Storm Downtown 9332 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3341421565_49017b8425.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Winter Storm Downtown 9332" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3341421415/" title="Winter Storm Downtown 9347 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3341421415_8781142f84.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Storm Downtown 9347" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3341421217/" title="Winter Storm Downtown 9381 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3341421217_24658ab0bb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Storm Downtown 9381" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4283817162114228492?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-48269111942892065622009-03-09T12:01:00.003-05:002009-03-09T12:07:05.914-05:00This puddle was on a sidewalk off Hennepin...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3341940114/" title="Puddle Reflection 9491 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3341940114_ae6a45bab8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Puddle Reflection 9491" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4826911194289206562?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-27639270727737024502009-03-04T09:34:00.001-06:002009-03-04T09:36:19.486-06:00Window reflection on Hennepin...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3327862697/" title="Window Reflection 8389 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3327862697_15bedb5d5b.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Window Reflection 8389" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2763927072773702450?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-35013635709499034702009-03-03T09:41:00.002-06:002009-03-03T09:45:49.114-06:00Tree reflection on a poster at the bus stop...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3325268411/" title="Tree Reflection 8333 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3325268411_c774c54bde.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Tree Reflection 8333" /></a><br /><br />Half man/half tree. With snow falling down.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3501363570949903470?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-40612392076068858682009-02-26T09:30:00.002-06:002009-02-26T09:33:56.564-06:00I like the motion blur on the snowflake top center...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3310986125/" title="Hennepin Bricks 8321 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3310986125_8cb007b052.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Hennepin Bricks 8321" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4061239207606885868?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-8559968686472192582009-02-25T09:17:00.002-06:002009-02-25T09:37:49.263-06:00The bright setting sun produces long shadows over a frozen Lake Calhoun... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3308380840/" title="Lake Calhoun 9009 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3308380840_2d4ba4bfec.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Lake Calhoun 9009" /></a><br /><br />Many kites continue to fly in the background...the peoples shadows get longer and longer until they are gone.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-855996868647219258?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-36715715239449171492009-02-23T09:30:00.000-06:002009-02-23T09:30:00.693-06:00With people walking by...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3302921604/" title="Winter Reflections 8731 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3302921604_b3a8861b13.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8731" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3302090183/" title="Winter Reflections 8734 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3302090183_195a0d2e99.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8734" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3671571523944917149?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-24128653180286833472009-02-20T11:46:00.002-06:002009-02-20T11:49:04.184-06:00Surrounded by snow and ice...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3295694496/" title="Winter Reflections 8774 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3295694496_f2aa030c9c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8774" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2412865318028683347?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-41924800755791762492009-02-19T09:56:00.003-06:002009-02-19T10:00:17.428-06:00Outside looking in...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3293179470/" title="Art Gallery Window 8334 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3293179470_7477a7b7aa.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Art Gallery Window 8334" /></a><br /><br />I don't remember the name of this art gallery but its off Hennepin.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4192480075579176249?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-3607432421966311032009-02-17T08:39:00.003-06:002009-02-17T09:06:14.914-06:00People avoiding puddles + dragging the shutter = a good photography situation... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3287965030/" title="Puddle Jumping 8769 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3287965030_b4f898fbee.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Puddle Jumping 8769" /></a><br /><br />Reflection of a man and his dog running past a puddle...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3286975798/" title="Winter Reflections 8807 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3286975798_2b106b9da7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8807" /></a><br /><br />A woman walks by a tree. Her silhouette is frozen in time...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3286995760/" title="Winter Reflections 8785 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3286995760_9b60021b85.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8785" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-360743242196631103?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-65717828559683250102009-02-16T09:30:00.001-06:002009-02-16T09:30:00.328-06:00Looks guilty of something what with all those arrows pointing at him...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3284115039/" title="That Guy 9228 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3284115039_ffe829c761.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="That Guy 9228" /></a><br /><br />Photo taken along Hennepin Ave.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6571782855968325010?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-53336075991041364412009-02-13T09:30:00.001-06:002009-03-04T09:26:12.781-06:00Black and white photo of a <a href="http://www.dunnbros.com/locate_results.asp?location_id=2#">Dunn Brothers</a> in a puddle...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3276802608/" title="Dunn Brothers 9152 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3276802608_16fe18f8e3_o.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Dunn Brothers 9152" /></a><br /><br />This is from the 34th and Hennepin location.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5333607599104136441?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-17242976488213611632009-02-12T09:39:00.002-06:002009-02-12T09:46:04.443-06:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3273766239/" title="Flat Man 9205 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3273766239_a7fe612f9a.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Flat Man 9205" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1724297648821361163?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-14583505253281461672009-02-11T09:31:00.002-06:002009-02-11T09:38:53.659-06:00Into the light...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3272179882/" title="Under the Bridge 9020 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3272179882_4793ce17e4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 9020" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3272179792/" title="Under the Bridge 9035 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3272179792_7df9e518b5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 9035" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3272179690/" title="Under the Bridge 9012 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3272179690_7a32ece5cf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 9012" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3272179596/" title="Under the Bridge 9016 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3272179596_c56fa99318.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 9016" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3272179504/" title="Under the Bridge 9013 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3272179504_afa055cd73.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 9013" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3271358881/" title="Under the Bridge 9003 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3271358881_0e1bb7f4fa.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 9003" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3271358749/" title="Under the Bridge 8995 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3271358749_0c0b6612e8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 8995" /></a><br /><br />These photos were taken under the bridge between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles. This is one of my favorite locations for photography but only if the light is right.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1458350525328146167?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-54732438778520023242009-02-10T09:20:00.002-06:002009-02-10T09:24:18.374-06:00Near Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3269684260/" title="Under the Bridge 8874 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3269684260_51c076e52e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 8874" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5473243877852002324?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-33949942542085639292009-02-09T14:01:00.001-06:002009-02-09T14:03:13.814-06:00Three people walking under a bridge...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3267568410/" title="Under the Bridge 8699 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1021/3267568410_f4747fb0b2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Under the Bridge 8699" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3394994254208563929?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-45581465510207067132009-02-09T09:05:00.008-06:002009-02-13T08:50:20.215-06:00A series of five photos with one snowball...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3266055807/" title="Snowball Reflections 8712 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3266055807_669a84358a_o.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Snowball Reflections 8712" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3266881516/" title="Snowball Reflections 8714 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3266881516_5ba3f9bf15.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Snowball Reflections 8714" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3266055605/" title="Snowball Reflections 8720 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3266055605_907e056e82.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Snowball Reflections 8720" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3266881378/" title="Snowball Reflections 8721 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3266881378_cfd359e91a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Snowball Reflections 8721" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3266881256/" title="Snowball Reflections 8722 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3266881256_3a5c4ef5a4_o.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Snowball Reflections 8722" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4558146551020706713?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-2681637375549399882009-02-06T09:30:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:30:00.892-06:00With oil swirling all around...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3258302716/" title="Winter Reflections 8758 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3258302716_e00d0b9640.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8758" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-268163737554939988?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-6147874035027509032009-02-05T08:57:00.003-06:002009-02-05T09:36:32.717-06:00A lot of snow melted over the weekend and as a result, there were puddles everywhere. I decided to capitalize on this warm weather by getting some photos of puddle reflections...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3255090955/" title="Winter Reflections 8702 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3255090955_f984059a07.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8702" /></a><br /><br />Puddles are my favorite subject. The more people walk in and around my favorite subject the better...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3255090823/" title="Winter Reflections 8726 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3255090823_c11f2aedff.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8726" /></a><br /><br />You see that big beautiful lens this woman is holding? Yeah, I want it really bad. Does anyone have $1,700.00 they want to give me? Anyone...Bueller?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3255090643/" title="Winter Reflections 8780 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3255090643_8569a561db.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Winter Reflections 8780" /></a><br /><br />I'll be posting a lot more puddles over the next couple weeks and I'll be dreaming of that lens for much longer.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-614787403502750903?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-47951827608582573292009-02-04T09:23:00.006-06:002009-02-04T10:08:03.510-06:00These are the last set of images I'll be posting from the <a href="http://cityoflakesloppet.com/">City of Lakes Loppet</a>. The photos below are from the <a href="http://www.cityoflakesloppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=19">Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet</a> (a series of bike races on ice with studded tires). I photographed the final heat which took place in the lagoon between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles. The race was a half hour long...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3252646013/" title="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8942 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3252646013_d73a75afa3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8942" /></a><br /><br />After a while I started shooting into the sun which made exposure challenging but I was able to catch the flying snow this way...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3253472250/" title="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8979 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3253472250_db521db926.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8979" /></a><br /><br />Same thing here but kind of blurry...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3253472114/" title="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8985 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3253472114_ccfd16de80.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8985" /></a><br /><br />This one is blurry too but check out the size of the lens in the background...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3252645667/" title="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8962 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3252645667_966766bab1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8962" /></a><br /><br />A couple of the racers lost their position do to a flat tire. Poor guy...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3253471862/" title="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8988 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/3253471862_c3af6a6a30.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet 8988" /></a><br /><br />You wouldn't know it by looking at these photos but there were a lot of spectators around enjoying the race. It seemed like a good turnout this year. Lots of fun.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4795182760858257329?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-30268617083214324162009-02-03T09:23:00.005-06:002009-02-03T09:57:04.611-06:00The <a href="http://www.cityoflakesloppet.com/">City of Lakes Loppet</a> was this weekend and I photographed several of the races. These images are from the <a href="http://www.cityoflakesloppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=24">Skijoring Loppet</a>. Skijoring is a relatively new and rapidly growing sport combining cross country skiing and dog sledding. I used a photography technique called panning to get these images...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3250821954/" title="Skijoring Loppet 8792 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/3250821954_6ba2eb0fa8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skijoring Loppet 8792" /></a><br /><br />Getting the skier and the dog in the same frame was a challenge...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3250821840/" title="Skijoring Loppet 8796 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3250821840_a6aab74371.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skijoring Loppet 8796" /></a><br /><br />because sometimes they were moving at different speeds...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3250821710/" title="Skijoring Loppet 8800 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3250821710_4ab0371bfd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skijoring Loppet 8800" /></a><br /><br />My personal favorite. These two were going the same speed, FAST...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3250821636/" title="Skijoring Loppet 8815 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3250821636_e383463a22.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skijoring Loppet 8815" /></a><br /><br />Slow and steady wins the race...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3250821558/" title="Skijoring Loppet 8855 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3250821558_23a6d820dd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skijoring Loppet 8855" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3026861708321432416?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-21639496802650166982009-02-02T09:30:00.005-06:002009-02-04T08:49:02.653-06:00The <a href="http://www.cityoflakesloppet.com/">City of Lakes Loppet</a> was this weekend and the <a href="http://www.cityoflakesloppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=31">Luminary Loppet</a> was one of the cross country races that I photographed. I took these photos on Lakes of the Isles...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3247851148/" title="Luminary Loppet 9125 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3247851148_08fe3480df.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Luminary Loppet 9125" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3247021733/" title="Luminary Loppet 9135 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3247021733_94ae345d8f.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Luminary Loppet 9135" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3247021847/" title="Luminary Loppet 9131 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3247021847_d9d6ebd5f8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Luminary Loppet 9131" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3247850820/" title="Luminary Loppet 9141 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3247850820_bdac53b6be.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Luminary Loppet 9141" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3247850724/" title="Luminary Loppet 9142 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3247850724_7f80635828.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Luminary Loppet 9142" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3247850662/" title="Luminary Loppet 9101 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3247850662_bf9595cce3.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Luminary Loppet 9101" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2163949680265016698?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-91900220587422417112009-01-29T09:21:00.006-06:002009-02-04T08:41:45.891-06:00Toy soldiers battle it out in the cold under heavy snow conditions...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3235998671/" title="Surrender At Once 8395 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3235998671_c18569dbd3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Surrender At Once 8395" /></a><br /><br />I found these two in an alley on top of a gas meter. No word yet on who won the war, but I think the guy buried in snow has an ace up his sleeve.<br /><br />For more green army man photos <a href="http://uptownmpls.blogspot.com/2008/04/green-army-man.html">click here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-9190022058742241711?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-2387822893308524562009-01-28T09:40:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:40:00.565-06:00Falling snow frozen in time...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3234251180/" title="Winter Blues 8320 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3234251180_645bae4b0e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Winter Blues 8320" /></a><br /><br />I took a similar photo back in December. <a href="http://uptownmpls.blogspot.com/2008/12/into-blue.html">Click here</a> to see that one.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-238782289330852456?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-67676262224647534222009-01-27T09:23:00.003-06:002009-01-28T09:37:22.662-06:00Wrapped around a pole outside of Osman Cleaners...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3230870167/" title="Flat Tire 8354 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3230870167_67885eafb6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Flat Tire 8354" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6767626222464753422?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-78951912060910138722009-01-26T14:00:00.001-06:002009-01-26T14:05:04.812-06:00The <a href="http://www.uspondhockey.com">U.S. Pond Hockey Championships</a> were held on Lake Nokomis again this year and just like last year, the temperature was below zero. Add a nice steady wind into the mix and you are looking at a wind chill of 20 below zero. These are not ideal conditions for photography but I still managed to get some good photos.<br /><br />No zambonis in Pond Hockey so the players have to shovel between games...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228136823/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8456 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3228136823_e4f77dda85.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8456" /></a><br /><br />This is what the pond hockey goals look like...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228136695/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8466 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3228136695_8cb591b44e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8466" /></a><br /><br />and this is what four players battling for one puck looks like...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228988328/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8479 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3228988328_71a596e365.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8479" /></a><br /><br />Look at the expression on this guys face. There's a guy who want to win...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228987752/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8527 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3228987752_b374a67868.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8527" /></a><br /><br />Soooo cold...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228987452/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8538 Crop by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3228987452_eecb37fa66.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8538 Crop" /></a><br /><br />Yet so much fun...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228133963/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8618 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3228133963_0ac60a0e9d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8618" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure sales of hot cocoa were good this weekend...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228136565/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8467 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3228136565_8c345066a2.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8467" /></a><br /><br />Cocoa wasn't the only thing giving off steam...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228134967/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8541 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3228134967_f7b03276b3.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8541" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228986010/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8638 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3228986010_f1046a67ba.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228136415/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8474 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3228136415_9656fcb836.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8474" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228135453/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8529 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3228135453_c979a74d37.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8529" /></a><br /><br />In some ways the players have it easy in this kind of weather. After all, they are working hard. So what about the fans? I saw several people wrapped up in blankets...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228135857/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8503 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3228135857_73ab88ec6d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8503" /></a><br /><br />Even dogs were wearing boots...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228987856/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8511 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3228987856_80333591b9.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8511" /></a><br /><br />There's no fat lady so it's all over when the guy with the bullhorn says so...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228133331/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8667 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3228133331_6c5687b79a.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8667" /></a><br /><br />Time for a breather...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228986712/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8568 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3228986712_bcb3a9ab43.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8568" /></a><br /><br />More vapor enters the air...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228133749/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8660 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3228133749_b755a41b65.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8660" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228985874/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8661 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3228985874_4895e21eab.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8661" /></a><br /><br />and some posing...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3228986616/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8576 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3228986616_37793b4a9d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8576" /></a><br /><br />Then it's off to the parking lot until next year...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3229006086/" title="US Pond Hockey Championships 8692 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3229006086_ffde45ea75.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="US Pond Hockey Championships 8692" /></a><br /><br />I love Minnesota because temperatures like this never seem to stop people from having a good time. I know I did!<br /><br />I shot all of this years photos with an 85mm prime on a Rebel XTi.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/sets/72157613011019308/">Click here</a> to see the rest of my photos from this years tournament. <br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/sets/72157603765366390/">Click here</a> to see my photos from 2008. <br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/sets/72157594495896923/">Click here</a> to see my photos from 2007. <br />My photos from 2006 weren't all that great, soooo no need to link those :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7895191206091013872?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-29117923640928487092009-01-23T08:59:00.004-06:002009-01-23T09:22:17.961-06:00I always a have, and probably always will enjoy taking photos of random lost items... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3219630657/" title="One Red Glove 8367 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3219630657_8df0953211.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="One Red Glove 8367" /></a><br /><br />If it's bright red, even better...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3219630571/" title="One Red Glove 8370 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3219630571_812379a4bc.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="One Red Glove 8370" /></a><br /><br />One red glove all alone...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3219630455/" title="One Red Glove 8374 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3219630455_32f0cba6a0.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="One Red Glove 8374" /></a><br /><br />As I look at these photos, I'm reminded of one of my favorite photos ever. Subject = <a href="http://uptownmpls.blogspot.com/2008/02/missing-left.html">one red shoe</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2911792364092848709?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-39963781663117767002009-01-22T09:12:00.003-06:002009-01-22T09:24:53.131-06:00Series of three photos...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3218129370/" title="No Trespassing 8316 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3218129370_63f35cec53.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="No Trespassing 8316" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3218129268/" title="No Trespassing 8317 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3218129268_1567b29f08.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="No Trespassing 8317" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3217277237/" title="No Trespassing 8318 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3217277237_84e686a7d3.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="No Trespassing 8318" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3996378166311776700?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-33301098700926007302009-01-21T09:23:00.004-06:002009-01-21T09:29:21.852-06:00This bicycle has serious snow tires! I really could have used a slower shutter speed but there just wasn't enough time to adjust all my settings... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3215674926/" title="Uptown Minneapolis Winter 8329 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3215674926_dd8f9382e5.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Minneapolis Winter 8329" /></a><br /><br />I was able to get it to f/20, 1/50, ISO 400, which will have to do.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3330109870092600730?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-75988131285669689572009-01-20T09:04:00.001-06:002009-01-20T09:06:16.634-06:00This photo was taken a couple weeks prior to election day...<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3212976710/" title="HOPE by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3212976710_036c8ec7d1.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="HOPE" /></a><br /><br />Best of luck to you Mr. President!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7598813128566968957?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-27501389883697130092009-01-19T09:13:00.002-06:002009-03-04T09:26:12.783-06:00A customer rushes towards the door, seeking shelter from the falling snow...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3209982404/" title="Uptown Diner 8340 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3209982404_be5873bd6e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Diner 8340" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2750138988369713009?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-78247836017753178142009-01-16T13:58:00.003-06:002009-01-16T14:03:29.617-06:00Crossing sign...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3202103360/" title="Flat Man 8293 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3202103360_0d24ff66da.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Flat Man 8293" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7824783601775317814?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-34718923025520469252009-01-15T09:39:00.002-06:002009-01-15T09:43:50.911-06:00Light reflection at the <a href="http://www.theindependent-uptown.com/">Indendent</a> Bar...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3199479450/" title="Independent Light 8287 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3199479450_94b806c4eb.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Independent Light 8287" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3471892302552046925?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-50439664873817215502009-01-14T09:36:00.000-06:002009-01-14T09:38:34.905-06:00One person walking...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3196193165/" title="Two Tiny Houses 8255 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3196193165_a1cdd2b08e.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Two Tiny Houses 8255" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5043966487381721550?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-9534630166409567972009-01-12T10:13:00.001-06:002009-01-12T10:16:56.612-06:00Color...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3190918211/" title="31st Street Shadows 8229 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3190918211_4c71ddbde3.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="31st Street Shadows 8229" /></a><br /><br />Black and White...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3191766250/" title="31st Street Shadows 8229 BW by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3191766250_c4d8448962.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="31st Street Shadows 8229 BW" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-953463016640956797?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-73609803543638113302009-01-02T09:30:00.002-06:002009-03-04T09:26:12.785-06:00Long Exposure...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3160078442/" title="Uptown Theatre 8012 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3160078442_e10eca5d40.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Theatre 8012" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7360980354363811330?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-50754190564111359392008-12-31T07:00:00.000-06:002008-12-31T07:00:00.457-06:00Happy New Year! The images below are my favorite photos from Uptown Minneapolis this year. I took all these photos with a Canon Rebel XTi and a 17-55mm lens. Natural light only, no flash. If you have a favorite, please let me know.<br /><br />1...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2329662451/" title="In Between Cars 5764 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2329662451_3d2b53aa9e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="In Between Cars 5764" /></a><br /><br />2...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2246686870/" title="Missing A Left 5523 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2246686870_5c48ce1d73.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Missing A Left 5523" /></a><br /><br />3...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2338226406/" title="Uptown Transit Station 6375 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2338226406_fee0d59357.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Transit Station 6375" /></a><br /><br />4...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2190382207/" title="Uptown Bicycle 5103 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/2190382207_773fd0cc6e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Bicycle 5103" /></a><br /><br />5...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2608541307/" title="Bicycle Uptown 6772 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2608541307_7aa0dffa1e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Bicycle Uptown 6772" /></a><br /><br />6...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2666002389/" title="Puddle Reflection 6939 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2666002389_e8f86c577d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Puddle Reflection 6939" /></a><br /><br />7...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2755712532/" title="Chalk Outline 6960 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2755712532_45e6ec9161.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Chalk Outline 6960" /></a><br /><br />8...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2603643047/" title="Master Lock 6784 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2603643047_2361503544.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Master Lock 6784" /></a><br /><br />9...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2673418804/" title="Seven 6945 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2673418804_822bdb158c.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Seven 6945" /></a><br /><br />10...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2448166076/" title="Lyndale Reflections 6616 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2448166076_b9c57ebee5.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Lyndale Reflections 6616" /></a><br /><br />11...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2433130694/" title="Uptown Bicycle 6568 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2433130694_dd65fb38b5.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Bicycle 6568" /></a><br /><br />12...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2378354751/" title="Books 6501 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2378354751_c14a42dddb.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Books 6501" /></a><br /><br />13...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3092189635/" title="Into the Blue 7776 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3092189635_8427d1bf25.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Into the Blue 7776" /></a><br /><br />14...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2328110392/" title="Urban Winter Landscape 5596 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2328110392_0b03671b63.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Urban Winter Landscape 5596" /></a><br /><br />15...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2311003955/" title="Winter On Lyndale 5067 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/2311003955_0d23c27824.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Winter On Lyndale 5067" /></a><br /><br />16...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2228033629/" title="Winter Uptown 5123 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/2228033629_b191ab444d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Winter Uptown 5123" /></a><br /><br />17...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2308841109/" title="A Stroll Down Hennepin 6185 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2308841109_fd0fc94c78.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="A Stroll Down Hennepin 6185" /></a><br /><br />18...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2181589751/" title="Reflections Of Woody 5197 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2181589751_1ef22b14a0.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Reflections Of Woody 5197" /></a><br /><br />19...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2181589749/" title="Reflections Uptown 5191 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2192/2181589749_b49460b99c.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Reflections Uptown 5191" /></a><br /><br />20...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2149975288/" title="STOP 4945 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2149975288_2a19858ea9.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="STOP 4945" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://uptownmpls.blogspot.com/2007/12/2007-top-10.html">Click here</a> to see my top 10 photos from last year. Can't wait to see what 2009 will bring! Happy New Year everyone!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5075419056411135939?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-40990250601970656952008-12-30T09:33:00.002-06:002008-12-30T13:57:25.913-06:00Panning and zooming at the same time, 1/25 second...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3150105355/" title="Panning People 7965 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3150105355_047d1946ce.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Panning People 7965" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4099025060197065695?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-77721451580313860372008-12-29T09:55:00.002-06:002008-12-29T09:58:51.842-06:00Frozen in time...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3147814866/" title="Curing Smoke 8004 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3147814866_2677fcacbb.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Curing Smoke 8004" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7772145158031386037?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-42669155983235312032008-12-24T10:26:00.001-06:002008-12-24T10:29:43.154-06:00Charlie Brown tree...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3132794943/" title="Merry Christmas 2008 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3132794943_d87523575f.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Merry Christmas 2008" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4266915598323531203?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-54462865717554939322008-12-18T09:51:00.000-06:002009-03-04T09:26:12.787-06:00cheapo and condos...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3117709555/" title="cheapo 7896 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3117709555_1bd2fbb659.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="cheapo 7896" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5446286571755493932?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-6281434014491018232008-12-16T13:55:00.000-06:002008-12-16T13:59:23.800-06:00Another night photo taken along the Lake Calhoun walking path...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3113120807/" title="Lake Street 7754 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3113120807_9d424d5b64.jpg" alt="Lake Street 7754" height="334" width="500" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-628143401449101823?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-58853878202454247102008-12-15T09:42:00.001-06:002008-12-15T09:46:59.685-06:00Off Lake Street...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3110879902/" title="Starburst 7812 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3110879902_d6d06cf553.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Starburst 7812" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5885387820245424710?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-47249358113783196082008-12-11T11:50:00.001-06:002009-01-15T09:44:28.713-06:00I noticed this area had really nice lighting. Then I noticed a bonus reflection off the top of a car. So I caught a few people in action as they entered my frame.<br /><br />Running...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3100560178/" title="Uptown Lunds 7825 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/3100560178_5f480874a2.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Lunds 7825" /></a><br /><br />Walking with a bag...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3100560376/" title="Uptown Lunds 7831 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3100560376_9cd0d7f5d1.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Lunds 7831" /></a><br /><br />Walking with a drink...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3099725519/" title="Uptown Lunds 7826 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/3099725519_843d2c1341.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Uptown Lunds 7826" /></a><br /><br />Sorry for the repetition but I liked all of these photos. Just couldn't decide what to post.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4724935811378319608?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-13845741469826556352008-12-10T11:41:00.000-06:002008-12-10T11:45:05.459-06:00Two people walking along Hennepin into the light...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3097666329/" title="Mid Stride 7865 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3097666329_758f01e091.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Mid Stride 7865" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1384574146982655635?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-27449634657018824342008-12-10T09:22:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:28:30.309-06:00Three sepia toned images of people entering and exiting Calhoun Square...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3098221776/" title="Window Reflections 7800 Sepia by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/3098221776_bc21483786.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Window Reflections 7800 Sepia" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3098221698/" title="Window Reflections 7807 Sepia by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3098221698_82112cacf2.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Window Reflections 7807 Sepia" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3097382789/" title="Window Reflections 7807 Sepia FH by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3097382789_1e5f09f129.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Window Reflections 7807 Sepia FH" /></a><br /><br />The last image is the same as the second image only flipped horizontal. I like the composition of the photo both ways.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2744963465701882434?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-22301166879093862692008-12-09T09:57:00.001-06:002008-12-09T11:50:42.362-06:00I really enjoy taking photos along this wall. It's always been one of my favorite areas to take photos. Especially in the evening...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3095785770/" title="31st Street Light 7765 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3095785770_fa6c4ac03a.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="31st Street Light 7765" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2230116687909386269?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-41571421188012836572008-12-08T11:56:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:58:49.820-06:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3093121358/" title="Wandering Uptown Minneapolis 7167 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/3093121358_e70a5c8982.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Wandering Uptown Minneapolis 7167" /></a><br /><br />I took this photo a while back that's why this person isn't wearing a jacket.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4157142118801283657?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-3583408730488848342008-12-08T09:36:00.001-06:002008-12-10T11:48:38.203-06:00Walking and talking...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3092189635/" title="Into the Blue 7776 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3092189635_8427d1bf25.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Into the Blue 7776" /></a><br /><br />I cropped this photo to a 4:3 ratio.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-358340873048884834?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-32124318828969584942008-12-02T09:06:00.000-06:002008-12-02T09:28:20.224-06:00Wide aperture night photo...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3074787930/" title="No Biking 7730 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/3074787930_376c78d92a.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="No Biking 7730" /></a><br /><br />Narrow aperture night photos...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3073953105/" title="One Way 7723 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3073953105_2048820b56.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="One Way 7723" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3074786734/" title="Lake Calhoun Night 7756 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3074786734_db08e8b0c3.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Lake Calhoun Night 7756" /></a><br /><br />I think wide aperture night photos are underrated but it's hard to argue with those big starburst in the last photo.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3212431882896958494?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-37232781375352021002008-12-01T10:09:00.000-06:002009-03-04T09:26:12.789-06:00Two night photos of the <a href="http://www.viewcalhoun.com/">View</a> near Lake Calhoun...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3073953565/" title="View Restaurant Bar 7714 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/3073953565_baa579d9d2.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="View Restaurant Bar 7714" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3073953427/" title="View Restaurant Bar 7715 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3073953427_29cd117a36.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="View Restaurant Bar 7715" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3723278137535202100?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-69755455964743047472008-11-14T11:42:00.000-06:002008-11-14T11:44:25.626-06:00Frozen in time...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3030070686/" title="Light on Lyndale 7221 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3030070686_0800bfc11e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Light on Lyndale 7221" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6975545596474304747?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-40598190334659589772008-11-13T09:48:00.000-06:002009-03-04T09:26:12.791-06:00Off Hennepin...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3026910539/" title="Brave New Workshop 6965 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/3026910539_0353b73d20.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Brave New Workshop 6965" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4059819033465958977?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-10396341473188573702008-11-11T09:50:00.000-06:002008-11-11T09:54:49.961-06:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/3021692015/" title="Crossing 7189 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3021692015_198b7d76c8.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Crossing 7189" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1039634147318857370?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-46229165890046637132008-10-31T09:36:00.000-05:002008-10-31T09:41:31.389-05:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2988549723/" title="Nightmare 7174 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2988549723_0bb133b506.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Nightmare 7174" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2989405118/" title="Nightmare 7175 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2989405118_b680f608ac.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Nightmare 7175" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4622916589004663713?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-14167466796189541252008-10-20T09:36:00.000-05:002008-10-20T09:44:12.570-05:00Not something you see everyday...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2957746811/" title="Car Accident 7263 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2957746811_f4b77b0ef9.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Car Accident 7263" /></a><br /><br />The other vehicle involved spun this one around and onto its side. It all happened at 34th and Emerson Ave South (I could be off by a block or two)...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2958588076/" title="Car Accident 7265 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2958588076_e482899176.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Car Accident 7265" /></a><br /><br />Everyone was okay...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2957746479/" title="Car Accident 7268 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2957746479_b65ac77c9a.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Car Accident 7268" /></a><br /><br />Officer at the scene said, "This is what happens when people roll STOP signs"...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2958587778/" title="Car Accident 7270 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2958587778_fbcd9fc591.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Car Accident 7270" /></a><br /><br />Action shot of SUV being flipped upright...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2958587594/" title="Car Accident 7273 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2958587594_5b134454d2.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Car Accident 7273" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1416746679618954125?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-68935346499303761212008-09-16T09:58:00.000-05:002008-09-16T10:00:24.245-05:00Left and right...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2862957448/" title="Right 6932 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2862957448_edacb2b9a9.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Right 6932" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6893534649930376121?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-59693926784228729312008-08-15T09:44:00.000-05:002008-08-15T09:54:56.713-05:00There wasn't supposed to be a creepy silhouette of a man in my photo. I've been seeing a lot of faces in my photos lately. Usually they look like silhouettes like this one in the upper left. I don't know what the deal is...<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2763468427/" title="Without A Face 6967 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2763468427_2aaee4bf37.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Without A Face 6967" /></a><br /><br /><br />All the grain in this photo was caused by many things. I was using a high ISO. It's a reflection and the window was probably dirty. Major crop, and so on.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5969392678422872931?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-62150183896797687632008-08-13T09:37:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:26:12.793-06:00with blue sky...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2758794582/" title="Liquor Lyle's 6974 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2758794582_118187a09d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Liquor Lyle's 6974" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6215018389679768763?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-13702720472104557352008-08-12T11:48:00.000-05:002008-08-12T11:52:08.223-05:00Light pours in past the glass and graffiti of a bus shelter. Casting warm rays over a person whose shadow is long gone...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2755712532/" title="Chalk Outline 6960 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2755712532_45e6ec9161.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Chalk Outline 6960" /></a><br /><br />I don't think this is a real chalk outline. Let's hope not.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1370272047210455735?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-84968067343627871092008-08-10T22:49:00.000-05:002008-08-10T22:51:26.577-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2751563101/" title="Lake Calhoun 6998 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2751563101_ba4ba2ac77.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Lake Calhoun 6998" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-8496806734362787109?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-8166199162506834612008-08-04T09:05:00.000-05:002008-08-04T09:09:16.179-05:00Silhouette reflection off Hennepin...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2730749504/" title="2909 6956 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2730749504_deff60dbaa.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="2909 6956" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-816619916250683461?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-61712784398037674072008-07-16T09:28:00.000-05:002008-07-16T09:32:19.723-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2673418804/" title="Seven 6945 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2673418804_822bdb158c.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Seven 6945" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6171278439803767407?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-83789212292561684822008-07-15T09:38:00.000-05:002008-07-15T09:42:40.321-05:00Sometimes light hits light just right.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2669835508/" title="Light On Light 6934 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2669835508_5a77a5407d.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Light On Light 6934" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-8378921229256168482?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-55000673207720327092008-07-14T08:49:00.001-05:002008-07-14T09:00:38.890-05:00He entered the frame while I was composing my shot...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2666002389/" title="Puddle Reflection 6939 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2666002389_e8f86c577d.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Puddle Reflection 6939" /></a><br /><br />I wanted a smaller aperture but didn't really have time to adjust.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5500067320772032709?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-6833745591938534642008-07-08T08:58:00.001-05:002009-03-04T09:26:12.795-06:00OGACIHC DLO reflection...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2648087950/" title="Old Chicago 6747 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2648087950_1efe35d22e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Old Chicago 6747" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-683374559193853464?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-64577572771805579682008-07-02T09:32:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:38:21.859-05:00Not very Uptown, almost looks like the burbs...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2629224287/" title="Real Sun Fake Rain 6803 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2629224287_7d0df85c35.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Real Sun Fake Rain 6803" /></a><br /><br />*Photo taken somewhere near 26th and Aldrich.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6457757277180557968?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-10828024019588444952008-06-30T09:36:00.000-05:002008-06-30T09:38:35.512-05:00Photo taken along Hennepin...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2624984302/" title="Fence Post Perspective 6751 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2624984302_0e978f5c7b.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Fence Post Perspective 6751" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1082802401958844495?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-10984507984639079292008-06-25T09:56:00.000-05:002008-06-25T10:02:44.528-05:00There is a lot going on in this photo. Maybe too much...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2608541307/" title="Bicycle Uptown 6772 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2608541307_7aa0dffa1e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Bicycle Uptown 6772" /></a><br /><br />Photo taken wide open at 2.8<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1098450798463907929?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-22443861455776805602008-06-24T09:41:00.000-05:002008-06-24T09:49:41.313-05:00Something about a Ferrari parked across the street from cheapo made me laugh...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2605598823/" title="cheapo + Ferrari 6797 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2605598823_6564726050.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="cheapo + Ferrari 6797" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2244386145577680560?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-15404987182419944212008-06-23T09:45:00.000-05:002008-06-23T09:50:42.344-05:00I really like the horizontal and vertical lines in this one. It's all about the background...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2603643047/" title="Master Lock 6784 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2603643047_2361503544.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Master Lock 6784" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1540498718241994421?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-71712631478386551232008-06-20T09:32:00.000-05:002008-06-20T09:35:36.875-05:00I thought the composition was interesting...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2593735385/" title="Rusty Bicycle 6779 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2593735385_442e0953a8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Rusty Bicycle 6779" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7171263147838655123?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-60524243460616709422008-06-19T09:30:00.000-05:002008-06-19T09:34:43.155-05:00Close up of a light outside Lagoon Cinema.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2590925123/" title="Lagoon Cinema 6790 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2590925123_bf5b288681.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Lagoon Cinema 6790" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6052424346061670942?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-5304576976036409852008-06-17T10:00:00.000-05:002008-06-17T10:02:17.541-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2585235045/" title="Phone 6752 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2585235045_d99b388915.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Phone 6752" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-530457697603640985?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-58211346418228967462008-06-16T08:56:00.000-05:002008-06-16T09:00:22.816-05:00I found these shoes in a tree along Lyndale. They look an awful lot like Dorothy's shoes from the Wizard of OZ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2582072403/" title="Shoes Up A Tree 6767 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2582072403_e916735bf2.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Shoes Up A Tree 6767" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5821134641822896746?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-91425166482632772202008-06-13T09:03:00.000-05:002008-06-13T09:10:45.602-05:00In the skyway to the parking lot...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2573997497/" title="Calhoun Square 6634 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2573997497_a83ee07c28.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Calhoun Square 6634" /></a><br /><br />and an old photo (repeat) from the same general location...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2196567024/" title="Two 5300 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2196567024_a4db10d5e4.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Two 5300" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-9142516648263277220?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-34341394679807893972008-06-10T11:50:00.000-05:002008-06-10T11:59:30.273-05:00One of my favorite places to take photos...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2567971198/" title="Chain Of Lakes 6558 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2567971198_a62f76da35.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Chain Of Lakes 6558" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-3434139467980789397?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-70365591034189756862008-06-06T09:18:00.000-05:002008-06-06T09:24:05.753-05:00Window reflection along Hennepin. The vertical lines are from a curtain in the window...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2554362335/" title="Window Reflection 5773 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2554362335_0e30111ec9.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Window Reflection 5773" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7036559103418975686?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-25944473746076407842008-06-04T11:52:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:26:12.797-06:00I recommend the Tex Mex (half order). Half order because it's huge!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2551603898/" title="Uptown Diner 6575 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2551603898_ec9fd97fb2.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Uptown Diner 6575" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2594447374607640784?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-80090123019030911352008-06-02T09:25:00.000-05:002008-06-02T09:30:55.288-05:00Off Lake Street...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2543842802/" title="Up 6711 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2543842802_21da5b905f.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Up 6711" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-8009012301903091135?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-77768344736434689082008-05-28T09:00:00.001-05:002008-05-28T20:47:55.359-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2514605987/" title="Because We Live Here 6680 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2514605987_30e865f0e1.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Because We Live Here 6680" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7776834473643468908?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-24376371883329305102008-05-27T09:00:00.001-05:002008-05-28T20:46:43.724-05:00Photo taken off Lyndale...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2515392096/" title="Enter 6688 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/2515392096_b962286488.jpg" alt="Enter 6688" height="334" width="500" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2437637188332930510?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-16090235448834814712008-05-22T09:31:00.000-05:002008-05-22T09:36:43.186-05:00Fence perspective with bokeh. Light and shadows fall onto the sidewalk...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2511984139/" title="AM 6679 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2511984139_4615224df0.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="AM 6679" /></a><br /><br />Photo desaturated in post.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1609023544883481471?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-68788317813067174132008-05-20T09:45:00.000-05:002008-05-20T09:57:41.259-05:00Rabbit on a pole...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2506573673/" title="Rabbits On A Pole 6707 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2506573673_4963eba020.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Rabbits On A Pole 6707" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6878831781306717413?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-17997079804647824042008-05-19T08:59:00.000-05:002008-05-19T09:11:28.140-05:00Looking up towards the sky on a beautiful day. It's all about the light...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2503571361/" title="Sticker On Sign 6682 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2503571361_e92502bbac.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Sticker On Sign 6682" /></a><br /><br />I think I took this one on Lake Street but I can't remember.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1799707980464782404?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-14396201626164993562008-05-15T09:40:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:26:12.800-06:00Neon signage for <a href="http://www.famousdaves.com/">Famous Daves</a> inside <a href="http://www.calhounsquare.com/">Calhoun Square</a>...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2494166773/" title="BBQ BLUES 6628 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2186/2494166773_66d1c040e4.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="BBQ BLUES 6628" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-1439620162616499356?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-886586531118734852008-05-13T09:40:00.000-05:002008-05-13T09:44:33.650-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2488987613/" title="Graffiti = Killing Puppies 6649 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2488987613_b4380acfbd.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Graffiti = Killing Puppies 6649" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-88658653111873485?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-44758328717288840142008-05-12T09:21:00.000-05:002008-05-12T09:24:45.587-05:00Complete with light and shadows...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2485564936/" title="Flat Man 6654 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2485564936_19b2d1b117.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Flat Man 6654" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-4475832871728884014?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-89020304744569764162008-05-09T09:10:00.000-05:002008-05-09T09:28:51.146-05:00I don't remember exactly how this photo worked but I'll try and explain. This is a photo of an empty building with big window. The person walking was in front of me. The mannequin in the window is a reflection of what was behind me...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2477400920/" title="Vias Vintage 6584 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2477400920_42aafb40ae.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Vias Vintage 6584" /></a><br /><br />The mannequin appeared to be floating when I took this photo. That was the idea. Not sure it really worked or not.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-8902030474456976416?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-28047221434037714882008-05-08T09:26:00.001-05:002008-05-08T09:37:00.410-05:00Oil meets water under a Do Not Enter sign...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2474261927/" title="DO NOT ENTER 5762 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2474261927_ec73708239.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="DO NOT ENTER 5762" /></a><br /><br />Photo flipped upside down.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-2804722143403771488?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-2891130596482357782008-05-07T09:22:00.000-05:002008-05-07T09:43:13.704-05:00...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2471730865/" title="Bridge 6671 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2471730865_af9a2284fd.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Bridge 6671" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-289113059648235778?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-8121123160652328262008-05-07T09:12:00.000-05:002008-05-07T09:21:59.824-05:00Under bridge...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2472578506/" title="Me 6673 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2472578506_4c1d409d76.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Me 6673" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-812112316065232826?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-53292532828548157132008-05-06T09:35:00.000-05:002008-05-06T09:38:46.053-05:00Photo taken under the bridge between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2469834196/" title="Symmetry Under Bridge 6670 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2107/2469834196_2cb19fb3a3.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Symmetry Under Bridge 6670" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5329253282854815713?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-59491306223121769632008-05-04T17:33:00.001-05:002008-05-04T17:36:52.949-05:00Flat man with sticks...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2458750234/" title="Flat Man 6548 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2458750234_66671715c5.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Flat Man 6548" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-5949130622312176963?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-7034153568852283722008-05-04T17:30:00.000-05:002008-05-04T17:32:39.701-05:00Sticker on a pole...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2455354243/" title="Throw Up 6596 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/2455354243_100be4cd29.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Throw Up 6596" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-703415356885228372?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-66238027841187149562008-04-30T09:46:00.000-05:002008-04-30T09:49:14.535-05:00I like the lighting in this one...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2453820894/" title="Crossing 6609 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2453820894_44397b193e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Crossing 6609" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-6623802784118714956?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10371316.post-72751327710455782482008-04-29T09:29:00.000-05:002008-04-29T09:36:53.887-05:00Reflection photo taken in the window of <a href="http://www.yesterdaysauto.com/">Yesterday's Auto</a>...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uptownmpls/2451108616/" title="Lyndale Reflections 6617 by Bl@ck Coffee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2451108616_12bbb111c6.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Lyndale Reflections 6617" /></a><br /><br />This photo has been desaturated a little. Yesterday's auto is located on the corner of 28th and Lyndale.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10371316-7275132771045578248?l=uptownmpls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bl@ck Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671761363629222708noreply@blogger.com1