Minnehaha Falls

The ever popular tourist attraction in Minneapolis, the Minnehaha Falls. Depending on the amount of rain, the Falls can dry up. I've seen it once, but this summer we've had plenty of rain to keep the falls busy.

Not A Pretty Sight

I'm on the hunt for graffiti this month as the October theme day is graffiti. I have this feeling that this electrical box has been the host of graffiti in the past judging by the odd paint job it currently has.

Free Falling

If you were around my blog in late July of this year, you most likely saw my Flugtag 2010 St Paul photos. Interesting thing they did to start the show was to drop to guys from a plane and land on the ramp from which the vehicles would launch from. It was quite an entrance and the first time I've ever photographed someone free falling from an airplane before. It was quite the challenge as I was amazed at how fast they descended from the sky to the ground.

   

Pollen

Secret Life Of The Bees

These different colors of honey always make for a great photo. The color and flavor of honey are determined by the flowers from which the nectar was collected. As you can see, there is a large range from light to dark. One thing I learned about bees this year is during the winter months, when there is snow on the ground and we are all wearing our winter coats, gloves, boots, to stay warm, the bees are still alive inside of the bee hives here in Minnesota. With all of the bees moving their wings, it can reach a balmy 80 degrees inside the hives, just from the heat energy produced from the worker bees buzzing their wings. That's right, 80 degrees inside the hive from their buzzing wings, while it's -5 F outside the hive.

Under The Bleachers

The view from under the bleachers at the new Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins.

Sticker On A Post

I believe it reads 'Infected Mass'. From their MySpace page it was a band from Saint Paul, Minnesota. The band is now defunct, but this sticker remains.

Highland 1 & 2 Theater

I had set out to photograph the Highland Theater located on Cleveland Avenue and Ford Parkway in St Paul. I have this photo, but I waited for 10 to 15 minutes for the police officer to leave. You can see the officer in the photo and there was a very long conversation going on. This gives me a reason to go back to the theater for a full shot without vehicles in front of the building.

Carnies Rule

These two carnies are taking a break at the Minnesota State Fair, but as I was watching them and taking this photo, they didn't have all that much to do.

The Wild Wild West

Is this a left over wagon from 'The Wild Wild West' TV show from the 1960's? Probably not, but this weathered wagon can be found on 7th Street and Hathaway Street in St Paul if you're interested in seeing it.