Slippery When Wet

Was the ice on the St Croix River thin? Oh very much so. The risk was well worth the result. 

Low Tide On The Mississippi

I snapped this photo back in August of 2021. The water levels were very low, but we just went through an extended dry period for the majority of Minnesota. It started with very little snow in the winter, not much rain in the spring and water levels everywhere in the state was a concern. 

Stay On Target....Almost There

I always enjoy walking over this bridge, that crosses over the Vermillion River, to see the new locks on the fencing. 

Graffiti Bus On Parade

I am not sure exactly what this bus does in the community, but it sure makes for a great photo. It was sitting at the South Washington County District Center. I really do love the colors on this one. 

Galtier Towers

 The warped building reflection is of Galtier Tower Apartments. 

Easter Cutout Cookies

We usually decorate cutout cookies at Christmas time, it's our family tradition back to when I was a child. This year we decided to try our hand in Easter cutout cookies. We toned down the heavy red and greens for fun, pastel colors. It was an enjoyable evening and yes, they were very delicious!

Reflections On The Water

It was just dark enough outside for me to see the Hastings Bridge reflection in the water. Thankfully the river wasn't as iced up as it had been this past winter. 

Testing New Theme

Just testing out a new theme for this photo blog that really needs to stop being dormant. 

Saint Paul Municipal Elevator

It has been a while since I've captured the old Saint Paul Municipal Elevator. Actually, it's been a really long times since I've posted on my photo blog. I was bored, it felt like a chore, lost interest, no time. Take your pick, but it's a combination of all of those. 

Anyway, the last time I posted a photo of the tower, it was unpainted, falling apart, and looked like it should be torn down. Today it is restored, at least on the outside, and connects to the City House building. When we first were here, it was called the Red River Kitchen, but it is under new management and I would guess the name change. We love coming here for food, drinks and a walk along the Mississippi River and you would as well.

Sundown Delight

Some days we get a beautiful sky with our scenic pictures, some days we get an amazing sky. Today was amazing.