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Sunday, June 3, 2007
Goodbye, Minneapolis
My last look at the Minneapolis skyline as I drove out of town.
My last look at the Minneapolis skyline as I drove out of town.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Bunny on a leash.
This guy is walking a rabbit on a leash in Loring Park as his (girlfriend? boss? wife? sister? evil nemesis?) looks on amusedly.
This guy is walking a rabbit on a leash in Loring Park as his (girlfriend? boss? wife? sister? evil nemesis?) looks on amusedly.Labels: minneapolis
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Thursday, May 10, 2007
Another cool orange brick building
133 1st Street North, Minneapolis, MN
133 1st Street North, Minneapolis, MN
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Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Orange.
Continuing a little series of photos I've started that feature buildings and other interesting stuff in Downtown Minneapolis. This is the Marquette Building, and I dig it for the intensity of its orange bricks.
Continuing a little series of photos I've started that feature buildings and other interesting stuff in Downtown Minneapolis. This is the Marquette Building, and I dig it for the intensity of its orange bricks.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Minneapolis Panoramic
I again got access to the roof of the building the studio is in, and was able to shoot a few panoramic shots. Click on the image to view it in its much, much larger form.
I again got access to the roof of the building the studio is in, and was able to shoot a few panoramic shots. Click on the image to view it in its much, much larger form.
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Friday, April 27, 2007
City of Minneapolis - Kenwood Water Tower
I Googled up an article about this interesting old water tower, which I've pasted below (without permission - if this is yours, let me know and I will be happy to remove it.) Link to the article.
Historic Watertowers
by Katherine Thomas
Minneapolis is the only city in the United States with three of its very own unused stone water towers. The area's natural artesian wells allow the Minneapolis water supply system to service the bulk of the city by gravitational force. However, at the turn of the century, the high level of elevation in three developing districts left them unserviceable by the city's natural water system. Thus the city constructed three watertowers: Kenwood, Prospect Park and Washburn. All but the Washburn tower were taken completely out of service in 1954 with the construction of the clear water basin in Columbia Heights. The elevation of the new basin was high enough to gravitationally service even these formerly troublesome areas. Only the Washburn tower is still used in the summer months when the water levels are at their lowest.
The Kenwood tower is located on Kenwood Parkway at Oliver Ave. S. The tower is sandwiched between two houses and overlooks a sloping park area. The neighboring trees have slowly reduced the tower's visibility, so it must be looked for to be seen.
Of the three towers in Minneapolis, least is known about this one. The architect is unknown, as is the exact year of the tower's construction. Most sources cite 1910 as the year, however, others cite 1912 or 1914. All that is definite is that the tank was constructed by Chicago Bridge and Iron Works.
The 110' octagonal tower is built of red brick with thick buttresses at each corner. The projecting ribs, narrow rectangular fenestration and Romanesque battlement are reminiscent of a medieval fortress - a familiar design theme at the time of construction. The original stone rail at the top was removed in 1934 and replaced with a pipe. No reason for this could be found.
In 1979, two local residents nearly converted the unused tower into condominiums. I saw pictures. It would have been nifty. There was quite a bit of local support from neighbors who daily watched the tower decay. They wanted to make use of this intriguing, not to mention sturdy, structure. But the proposal had to be scrapped because of a bureaucratic ping-pong game played by the city council and the historical society. The tower was designated a city landmark months after this incident.
The tower has not been in use since 1954 and now houses civil defense equipment and 2-way radio communications equipment, which is used by various city offices.
I Googled up an article about this interesting old water tower, which I've pasted below (without permission - if this is yours, let me know and I will be happy to remove it.) Link to the article.Historic Watertowers
by Katherine Thomas
Minneapolis is the only city in the United States with three of its very own unused stone water towers. The area's natural artesian wells allow the Minneapolis water supply system to service the bulk of the city by gravitational force. However, at the turn of the century, the high level of elevation in three developing districts left them unserviceable by the city's natural water system. Thus the city constructed three watertowers: Kenwood, Prospect Park and Washburn. All but the Washburn tower were taken completely out of service in 1954 with the construction of the clear water basin in Columbia Heights. The elevation of the new basin was high enough to gravitationally service even these formerly troublesome areas. Only the Washburn tower is still used in the summer months when the water levels are at their lowest.
The Kenwood tower is located on Kenwood Parkway at Oliver Ave. S. The tower is sandwiched between two houses and overlooks a sloping park area. The neighboring trees have slowly reduced the tower's visibility, so it must be looked for to be seen.
Of the three towers in Minneapolis, least is known about this one. The architect is unknown, as is the exact year of the tower's construction. Most sources cite 1910 as the year, however, others cite 1912 or 1914. All that is definite is that the tank was constructed by Chicago Bridge and Iron Works.
The 110' octagonal tower is built of red brick with thick buttresses at each corner. The projecting ribs, narrow rectangular fenestration and Romanesque battlement are reminiscent of a medieval fortress - a familiar design theme at the time of construction. The original stone rail at the top was removed in 1934 and replaced with a pipe. No reason for this could be found.
In 1979, two local residents nearly converted the unused tower into condominiums. I saw pictures. It would have been nifty. There was quite a bit of local support from neighbors who daily watched the tower decay. They wanted to make use of this intriguing, not to mention sturdy, structure. But the proposal had to be scrapped because of a bureaucratic ping-pong game played by the city council and the historical society. The tower was designated a city landmark months after this incident.
The tower has not been in use since 1954 and now houses civil defense equipment and 2-way radio communications equipment, which is used by various city offices.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Cockpit Project
I pass this store on my way home from work. It's called "The Cockpit Project". They sell exactly what you'd think a store with that name would sell.
I pass this store on my way home from work. It's called "The Cockpit Project". They sell exactly what you'd think a store with that name would sell.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Nice view.
This is the view out the other end of the floor where my Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday office is. Sadly, the office doesn't have a window of its own.
This is the view out the other end of the floor where my Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday office is. Sadly, the office doesn't have a window of its own.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
Garfield Aquarium
This power substation is down the street from home - the electric company painted it up with aquarium themed murals. I dig it.
This power substation is down the street from home - the electric company painted it up with aquarium themed murals. I dig it.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
Running man.
Corner of 6th and Hennepin, Minneapolis.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Stop The Snow!
The woman in the middle was picketing the local TV newscast with a sign that said "STOP THE SNOW!"
Amen, sister.
The woman in the middle was picketing the local TV newscast with a sign that said "STOP THE SNOW!"
Amen, sister.
Labels: minneapolis, snow
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Friday, April 6, 2007
bldg.
I've always liked the look of this building, on the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue. I should go back and re-shoot it without the pesky mail truck in the way.
I've always liked the look of this building, on the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue. I should go back and re-shoot it without the pesky mail truck in the way.
Labels: minneapolis
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Church.
I went out for a downtown happy hour with a few cool cow-orkers Wednesday night, and as I walked to the bus stop to get home, I passed this church that I thought looked cool. I was drunk.
I went out for a downtown happy hour with a few cool cow-orkers Wednesday night, and as I walked to the bus stop to get home, I passed this church that I thought looked cool. I was drunk.
Labels: minneapolis
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Monday, April 2, 2007
Bus etiquette, or lack thereof
This dude...
...was all kinds of wrong:
1. Far too white to be rockin' the baggy pants hip hop look.
2. Uber dark sunglasses. On the bus.
3. Mondo grape juice stain on the sleeve.
4. Supremely annoying alert/ringtone/noise thing his Blackberry gave off every time he received a text message. And he got a lot of them in my 20 minute ride home.
...was all kinds of wrong:
1. Far too white to be rockin' the baggy pants hip hop look.
2. Uber dark sunglasses. On the bus.
3. Mondo grape juice stain on the sleeve.
4. Supremely annoying alert/ringtone/noise thing his Blackberry gave off every time he received a text message. And he got a lot of them in my 20 minute ride home.
Labels: minneapolis
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Sunday, April 1, 2007
SportShow
Melba and I attended the 75th annual Northwest SportShow at the Minneapolis Convention Center today. We were disappointed. The show is almost completely focused on hunting, fishing, and boating, with almost no attention paid to camping or hiking.
Melba and I attended the 75th annual Northwest SportShow at the Minneapolis Convention Center today. We were disappointed. The show is almost completely focused on hunting, fishing, and boating, with almost no attention paid to camping or hiking.
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Monday, March 26, 2007
81.
The previous high temp record for today was 74. We spanked that bitch 'til it called us Papi. 81. Great weather for a top-down drive around Lake Calhoun. Tough to tell from the photo, but there is still a solid layer of ice on the lake.
The previous high temp record for today was 74. We spanked that bitch 'til it called us Papi. 81. Great weather for a top-down drive around Lake Calhoun. Tough to tell from the photo, but there is still a solid layer of ice on the lake.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Foggy day in MSP.
The view from the bus stop where I wait for my ride home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pretty dreary day, but the temperature was downright pleasant.
The view from the bus stop where I wait for my ride home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pretty dreary day, but the temperature was downright pleasant.
Labels: minneapolis, work
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Mill City Museum
Melba and I visited the Mill City Museum today. It's a cool place.
Melba and I visited the Mill City Museum today. It's a cool place.
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Thursday, March 15, 2007
Last gasps of winter?
A fast-moving snowstorm rolled through, dropping big lazy flakes that thankfully melted off almost as fast as they arrived. Spring is coming...
A fast-moving snowstorm rolled through, dropping big lazy flakes that thankfully melted off almost as fast as they arrived. Spring is coming...
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Mill City, Pt. 2
I don't feel too guilty about posting two days worth of shots from one outing. I took about 75 pictures and spent about 3 hours to get a couple of decent shots.
I don't feel too guilty about posting two days worth of shots from one outing. I took about 75 pictures and spent about 3 hours to get a couple of decent shots.
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Mill City
I went down to the St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River to shoot on Monday night. Since it was pretty late, I made sure to shoot a few pictures after midnight so I could cheat a little and cover two days in one outing.
I went down to the St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River to shoot on Monday night. Since it was pretty late, I made sure to shoot a few pictures after midnight so I could cheat a little and cover two days in one outing.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Sunshine for lunch.
I work in a different building on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the lunchroom at this building has one small corner where sunshine pours in. I always sit at the same table so I can soak up the sun while I eat.
I work in a different building on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the lunchroom at this building has one small corner where sunshine pours in. I always sit at the same table so I can soak up the sun while I eat.
Labels: minneapolis, work
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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Ambulance.
I got lucky and happened to have my camera handy when an ambulance passed by my studio early Thursday morning.
I got lucky and happened to have my camera handy when an ambulance passed by my studio early Thursday morning.
Labels: minneapolis, snow, studio
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
The bus.
I sat in the back of the bus on the way home this afternoon.
I sat in the back of the bus on the way home this afternoon.
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Monday, February 5, 2007
Screw the cold.
I'm not sure why, but it seemed like a good evening to go for a walk around the neighborhood. I'm tired of the cold weather, but I'm even more tired of being stuck inside. So I went out.
These buildings are run by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.
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In other news, the Iceholes won tonight! It was a little bit of a hollow victory, since the other team was missing a player - but hey, it counts.
I'm not sure why, but it seemed like a good evening to go for a walk around the neighborhood. I'm tired of the cold weather, but I'm even more tired of being stuck inside. So I went out.
These buildings are run by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.
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In other news, the Iceholes won tonight! It was a little bit of a hollow victory, since the other team was missing a player - but hey, it counts.
Labels: Iceholes, minneapolis, snow
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Monday, January 22, 2007
Broomball.
Last night was the Iceholes' third game of the season, and it was also our third loss. We put in a good effort though, and kept the game close. Still managed to have a lot of fun.
Last night was the Iceholes' third game of the season, and it was also our third loss. We put in a good effort though, and kept the game close. Still managed to have a lot of fun.Labels: friends, Iceholes, minneapolis, snow
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
Roadtrip + Snow = Hmm. (edited)
This is what it looks like out the window at work right now:
10 degrees F and snowing at the moment. Melba and I have a 250 mile drive ahead of us this evening (to Lutsen, MN) which might prove to be interesting if the snow keeps up.
I'm posting this pic now, but I may replace it later if I come across anything exciting.
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EDIT:
I did come across something more exciting. We made it to the cabin well before midnight, and I shot this a few minutes before midnight:
This was only the start of the weekend's debauchery. Mmm... debauchery.
10 degrees F and snowing at the moment. Melba and I have a 250 mile drive ahead of us this evening (to Lutsen, MN) which might prove to be interesting if the snow keeps up.I'm posting this pic now, but I may replace it later if I come across anything exciting.
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EDIT:
I did come across something more exciting. We made it to the cabin well before midnight, and I shot this a few minutes before midnight:
This was only the start of the weekend's debauchery. Mmm... debauchery.Labels: friends, minneapolis, snow
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Friday, January 12, 2007
Cameras.
I wanted to do a comparison between my two cameras. Nikon D50 on the left, Canon SD800 IS on the right.
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Monday, January 8, 2007
Lake and Hennepin
I took a different bus home from work today, one that involves a transfer at the busy intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue. I had a little time to burn before the next bus, so I shot this pic:
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Friday, January 5, 2007
A dreary day in Minneapolis.
The building that my studio lives in has a neat little stairway up onto the roof, but the door leading out is usually locked. I noticed today that it was unlocked, so I popped out there with my camera. Too bad today was so dreary.
This shot is taken from the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue, looking east down Lake.
This shot is taken from the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue, looking east down Lake.Labels: minneapolis, studio
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