Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Uptown Theatre - Night in March
The Uptown Theatre with a slice of the moon just left of the sign...
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Night lights...
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A semi truck waits...
Night lights...
A semi truck waits...
Labels:
Business,
Hennepin Avenue,
Lagoon Avenue,
Long Exposure,
Night,
Uptown Theatre
Monday, March 24, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Free Speech
If you live in Uptown, you never really know what to expect when you step out the door. That's what I love about this place.
There was a protest over the weekend and even though I missed most of the action, I was able to snap some photos and document what was left. I know what you're thinking. Another protest in Uptown? What? Really? Go on...
This protest was different though. This protest had a twist...
![The General Consensus 6389](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s74koW_KR8Dwh5oLVcK28jsTzeTbpyqeb6lOWFnGfgWx60oMi8mivHhVOijpfyF5lO0TxQnElBX8fKrD_4TWA2xVG9MgIZSkrvF48DyXvz6Rmwao5GdgaJ7vNiZbQRQoo=s0-d)
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It wasn't until I crossed the street that I realized the Brave New Workshop had made some signs of their own...
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It seems the First Amendment was in full swing that day.
There was a protest over the weekend and even though I missed most of the action, I was able to snap some photos and document what was left. I know what you're thinking. Another protest in Uptown? What? Really? Go on...
This protest was different though. This protest had a twist...
It wasn't until I crossed the street that I realized the Brave New Workshop had made some signs of their own...
It seems the First Amendment was in full swing that day.
Labels:
Brave New Workshop,
Hennepin Avenue,
People,
Protest
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Victoria's Secret
Uptown keeps changing. The corner of Lake and Hennepin looks way different with a Victoria's Secret, especially at night...
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![Victorias Secret 6339](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tW4RzzXI9DaCTLqMSCVB9Vw4bDng2FIDVXfkn4PfkKkh4KZTZVgS-EKiNG1pYFdPqFE3Iv599FiEiBP6sOm7Igb7u2GzbqEzuzO3f4L_i-Ro7mxawRvcb4KpH5ray7C70=s0-d)
Labels:
Hennepin Avenue,
Lake Street,
Long Exposure,
Night,
Victoria's Secret
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Uptown Transit Station
Reflections in a puddle underneath the Uptown Transit Station...
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![Uptown Transit Station 6377](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_upYeKx7uF-fRyo465tdlVe7ZPdexyU7lx1iKshYfc0luU0N58B6Rf3cDfDHqXY8-qmhKhuZ6pSy0tCwe44exByggghyIazcn560YEVWRJQLzA525aKqq1m9NAYyicZ3sQ=s0-d)
![Uptown Transit Station 6378](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vAR1-cAMhy15cExedGMSmjNXdLm6807NHL6ScHio6fp86vdlqE9nqVyzRMAxkoYcEZboRVFRgH8qrmu5U-FjhEaqxZGHE4NTtjwR5kdxzMavjJfX4FHlNqapG9gBYulw=s0-d)
I accidentally bumped my ISO to 1600 while adjusting settings. That's what I love about Canon. ISO 1600 and it still looks beautiful.
I accidentally bumped my ISO to 1600 while adjusting settings. That's what I love about Canon. ISO 1600 and it still looks beautiful.
Labels:
Greenway,
Long Exposure,
Night,
Reflections
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
In Between Cars
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
50,000 Visits
Urban Landscape - Winter
Photo taken from a bridge on Lyndale looking over the greenway towards bryant...
![Urban Winter Landscape 5596](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sFDrwsTQVoHiDXx3KitbWltV6CW1a3NySBPraefW6LLR9bMGmq36CrZ8FqEl--RUgk2TpCPqVPETXoqc2EOsCbllvceDgfkTw0lK-zh7WkOMS12bt00h9DWnPdFA6K744=s0-d)
Photo desaturated a bit from normal color.
Photo desaturated a bit from normal color.
Labels:
Bridge,
Desaturated,
Greenway,
Landscape,
Lyndale Avenue,
Snow,
Winter
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Five new photos from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden...
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![Spoonbridge And Cherry 6295](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_seGHE7_OPyr5gogbMM1-xyRcFiordBUYCq4EzwL7WKeVZgUezkJ_Sh8mRCV7GB6pvUSpOnnKAwxf7MdgD05JGSZ7rzA6FBwPohx3-UaxcDpfXcDrYp6o-eZ6_kIrIVeUQ=s0-d)
![Standing Frame 6306](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uL5DKPs4qC2t4Gj_LpaRGSPCllZ1khgqZ6l9Qxe3qbKkYV1g0JwbEgtSpZv_ecxeaKLft5HrLXm7Pkf6adKEDbLUlq3M1qBWYt-pvMNzzpS-xEO-0AW-SivbD3272AWE0=s0-d)
![Sculpture Garden 6303](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uTBq52M2QOw50FxG9OJXpUKW81D2s5UXs2qxkuFlT3-DP02t7iyFFCQ-zZWAbFmUaRe4GPpGac_bl2_FTWhr98PJ__ECgPRFgeizbgKXd41PNW4wJQg_BlGXfDO83c1as=s0-d)
![Sculpture Garden 6283](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tiZmQm_kpqUTdbdgqYFVEE1XgTIqw9q2MkNjtlaf9CmHMkZSFO3S1n_tlcwuAeGIxr811dyX7J7UtL64N43Nn3nIGHbEH4s1vR3HybWvY8UQSTKwbDUUsgJHEiv5eEvG4=s0-d)
Click here to see my photos of the Sculpture Garden at night.
Click here to see my photos of the Sculpture Garden at night.
Labels:
Art,
People,
Sculpture Garden,
Winter
Friday, March 07, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Polar Bear Plunge 2008
I went to Lake Calhoun on Saturday to check out the second annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's an ongoing benefit spanning several lakes to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota...
![Polar Bear Plunge 5989](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vjpdsouuHxrPD2OKQ-jBV2msy38PWFyvMd07fuBwvFeITAiirSzNwa5ozKsujTvEcbnX8X3bu2FYkUsHdJul1pvCkr_OnSKWc2mtQbhZNBRGPZUxc66lBbuwpnfuN0AW4=s0-d)
Minneapolis Mayor, R.T. Rybak (left), gets ready to take the plunge...
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And they're off...
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The plungers were made up of teams. This group was dressed like SNL characters. Very nice...
![Polar Bear Plunge 6029](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_v7BaahdwzwAgZ7B5fBJiOWjx55zKU3qc85bOG2srDpUnMIIuSx6GK53BtUqmKGgNFxZdbFTdNAwdJWHgLXriiEmacSZaGYUy5b-wdfYs0lRNgO-_CSa3QA9sMMCcV9tg=s0-d)
The Roller Girls were there too...
![Polar Bear Plunge 6036](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uHu0v213MQe5fkZ2LxsC5JLJJNabGR2xOAqCjWIGKnIKQi7BfQVEJ5LTrmbAE7FZSpOY0r7bFbSKj1hhpzIJ4uXMrt67RhaYAwbJv9YXeJDc9XD4WP0Sg_okoKnqnn7eY=s0-d)
Can you say style points...
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I think this girl was actually smiling...
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Don't forget the Jameson (right)...
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Brrr...
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So cold...
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Batman seems confident about a first place plunge...
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Dressed for success (middle)...
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Are you cold yet? How about now...
![Polar Bear Plunge 6150](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uK1nyPG049PB7imKUPhtHFEy-VPWjKCoUNpJm7A0gF3pEMcp3CTiBBQoAQUtuKwtL9Ya9BuPUn364nMKQSTXosXmzKM9JjpQyvsX_IiRmi3se94-bBuz-5TSxxNvfbhkA=s0-d)
The water was 4 feet deep so there was always a helping hand waiting to pull people out...
![Polar Bear Plunge 6176](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sfkGKKFHJ4nqFkWSRVvx_6gV9EIuJFDeGl6Kq5RhU01nwSYKncxfZ5c8xhCmO1QKl1R2pZM6YAR9oked-4LwCmC5ItC_XgaTCItGhXK6ifrY70IRwhv93V74atRFLBoII=s0-d)
Brrr. That's all I have to say. Brrrrrrrr...
![Polar Bear Plunge 6169](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sKlFdt5J6qunToNAt5s695FOJrOsmDjD68Y1MdP3J54mewTa-ZjFRI1SJMu4cptazomvFaP9WsqcYyXmnzGI9omeL5ondWAWhbBnkpPu6tq68eyW7QgNE5TufuTAUgDJA=s0-d)
Click here to see the rest of my photos from the plunge.
Minneapolis Mayor, R.T. Rybak (left), gets ready to take the plunge...
And they're off...
The plungers were made up of teams. This group was dressed like SNL characters. Very nice...
The Roller Girls were there too...
Can you say style points...
I think this girl was actually smiling...
Don't forget the Jameson (right)...
Brrr...
So cold...
Batman seems confident about a first place plunge...
Dressed for success (middle)...
Are you cold yet? How about now...
The water was 4 feet deep so there was always a helping hand waiting to pull people out...
Brrr. That's all I have to say. Brrrrrrrr...
Click here to see the rest of my photos from the plunge.
Labels:
Action,
Events,
Lake Calhoun,
People,
Polar Bear Plunge,
Winter
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