Suspended Ornaments

On a recent trip to the Mall of America, these
ornaments hanging in mid-air caught my eye.
I really like the colors and the shawdows they
are creating.

The Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch also known as the Gateway to the West, is one of many photos of my recent trip to Florida. This was taken out of a moving truck traveling down the freeway at 50 miles per hour.

Good Humor Men

The Minnesota temperature is hovering between 15 and 25 degrees fahrenheit, but it will not stop these Good Humor Men from delivering your Ice Cream treats. Enjoy!

Frost Crystals

This was on a morning where the air was heavy with moisture and the temperature was below the freezing point, creating these beautiful ice crystal patterns.

Fall Sunset

After a month of being extremely busy with life
and all that it brings, I will try to get back to
posting on a regular basis. Thanks to all who are
following my blog, I am greatful.


This is a nice sunset taken yesterday off my backyard deck.

Spiders Web and Dew Drops

Being unsettled with the creatures that inhabit these webs, I am so amazed at the structures they create and how precise they are geometrically. I love the way the droplets of water hang in this web replacing the creature that made it.

The Skies Ignite

I was not going to miss an opportunity to capture this sunrise.

Fall Colors

Autumn is such a great time of the year with the fantastic colors of the harvest, bright colors of the gourds as well as the mums.

Old Main

This is a view of Old Main on the campus at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. This building has always looked haunted to me since I grew up about three blocks from it. I stayed my distance as it appeared very creepy. I think this is a nice way to start off Halloween Week.

Relax

Relax it's Friday! Enjoy the weekend everyone.

Unity Candle

This is a photo of my Niece's Unity Candle taken recently at her wedding. It is my first attempt at taking wedding photos. Thanks to my technical advisor, this one turned out very well.

Dancing Dewdrops

This was a morning where all the drops collected on the tips of the grass blades, appearing as if they were people moving to the music while the disco ball illuminated their heads.

Competition

Champlin Park hosted a marching band competition two weeks ago, it was new for me and to see the students with all their colorful outfits was fun to watch.

Stump Mushrooms

Standing Proud




A tree has fallen and new life begins.

Red Bridge

I felt with all the rain and cloudy weather the Twin Cities has had recently I wanted to post something more pleasent to view. This was taken on a beautiful September day with the hint of cool days, clear skies and a slight breese. I hope this helps to lift your spirits!

Morning at the Observatory

Very early Friday morning my future step daughter and I had a chance to go to the observatory at Jackson Middle School in Champlin, MN. We saw the LCROSS crash into the moon through their 14 inch telescope and also watched it simulcast with NASA on a big screen TV.  The LCROSS mission was so NASA could test to see if there is any moisture on the moon.  Even though it took some effort to wake her at 5:00 AM, both of us found it fascinating to watch this event take place. 

The Rum River Dam

The Rum River Dam is a small dam located in Anoka, MN.  It offers anglers a place to fish and has a colorful light display at night.

The Back 9

Look at the form on this kid! This is my nephew as he practices his golf strokes in the back yard. You may be looking at the future Jack Nicklaus.

Splashing Droplet

With the rainy weather we've had the past week, I challenged myself to make use of the rain instead of being discouraged by it. I am happy I stayed persistent.

Vine Berries

I have come across these vines numerous times on my walks in the Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, just northeast of Minneapolis. The berries have been blue in color but I have also seen them in white. It is fascinating to me the way the berries hang from the ridged stems and the vivid color contrasts. I will need to research to see if it's the same vine or not.

Morning in Minneapolis

Early morning view of Minneapolis looking across St. Anthony Falls.

Backyard Playground

It has become apparent to me that as the kids grow up their interest and use of the outdoor playground start to diminish, thus allowing the family cat Raskal to have free use whenever she wants. She likes to sit on the platform, take a nap, stretch and proceed down the slide.

Misty Morning

Early morning after the fog started to lift.

Rain Drop

After an early morning rain, I poured my first cup of coffee and headed outside to see the water droplets. This one caught my eye and the camera came out.

Highway 169 Bridge

The supporting structure of Highway 169 bridge processed to an HDR image. My first attempt at this type of image. I am very happy with the way this turned out

The Spiders Web

This shot was more difficult than I thought it was going to be. It was early morning and I was shooting directly into the sun. I finally managed to get a couple of shots by using an upper bridge railing to help block the sun.

Car 58

The local sheriff  has plenty of visibility to point the radar gun  at you in one of these classic rides.

Mirror Image

I was standing on shore watching this river boat paddle downstream on a beautiful September evening with a crisp sky and the sun setting. The only thing wrong was my fiance and I were not on board.

Dressing Up

To Dig Down.



Dressing up in Sunday apparel to go clam'in in the river, while your hip-waders hang in the shed.

Mistletoe in September

These white beauties reminded me of Mistletoe when I saw them. I managed to get as close as I could to avoid the nasty itch weed plants, unfortunatly I developed a rash on my legs that is taking forever to heal.

Reflection

This duck seemed to be enjoying the view of the river. I was enjoying it's reflection.

September 11, 2009

A tribute to the 8th Anniversary of September 11,2001.

Remembering those who have fallen.

In for a landing

After numerous attempts to capture one of these elusive creatures,
one finally came to rest.

Vermillion Falls

This hidden treasure is in Hastings, Minnesota. I have been through here many times before and never realized these falls were there.

GameWorks

This is a shot taken on a evening walkabout in downtown Minneapolis. Something I have't tried before, but was pleased with the result.

Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN, one of our historic churches.

Sunkissed

A shot taken after a morning rain. The dew drops really caught me eye.