North Metro

Sky Crane Removal

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:20:00 +0000

Mitch, Dan, and I spent a few minutes watching these guys high up in the air working on the removal of this sky crane.

I Found It!

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:19:00 +0000

I'm not sure what our little terrier Winston found, but he was determined to chase the scent down the rocky ravine to water's edge.

Stand By Me

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:05:00 +0000

The morning Mitch and I went searching for the NorthStar Commuter Rail Line and reminded me of the movie Stand By Me. It was an adventure being chased down by a freight train on the bridge. OK, we weren't really chased down, there was a wide platform area a safe distance away from the tracks. But care was taken to remain a safe distance away. In the movie, the 3 kids were looking for a dead boy; we witnessed 3 opossums crossing the rails at a very wrong time. Creepy similarity. After our brief detainment by the transit authorities for being at a place where we shouldn't have been, we met up with Dan to further the days adventure.

Breakfast at Hell's Kitchen downtown was disappointing; over priced and lack of substance. I've been more satisfied with a box of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, a mixing bowl, and a carton of milk. However, second breakfast at Macy's Skyroom on the 12th floor made up for the poor first breakfast. Yet the adventure continued.

Have a look at Mitchster's PoleCam tm in action, the last venue of our adventurous day.

Urban Grit

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Time to take out the trash in a Minneapolis back alley.

Lane Confusion

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:03:00 +0000

I shudder to think about driving in this area. The lanes switch over each other while dodging Light Rail commuter trains.

Traffic Dance

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0000

Directing traffic looks like fun when you have a glowing wand.

Happy Thanksgiving

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:03:00 +0000

Today is the big day of our Thanksgiving feast. Thanksgiving is the greatest Holiday we have. It's all about pure gluttony, napping, and football. nothing to wrap or exchange, just eat, eat, and eat. I would have liked to show a typical Thanksgiving dinner, but at this time, I am too busy grazing at the dinner table.

Instead, I show you a burger from Burger Jones in Minneapolis. This is the 'White Trash Burger' - chicken-fried bacon, fried cheese curds, and plenty of Velveeta on a hamburger with lettuce and tomato. As a side, there were two kinds of fries; maple-bacon sweet potato fries and Parmesan waffle fries.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner; practice proper plate management and remember to pace yourself, you have all day.

I 35W Streaks

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Streaking south on Interstate 35W into Minneapolis. This is the new 35W bridge in it's blue glow.

Color Format

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0000

The color of autumn enhanced with an off camera flash.

Light Pods

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Repeating perspective inside Orchestra Hall.

Pink Lemonade

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Amazing to see what kind of trash lies along the banks of our rivers and streams.

Industrial Light

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0000

The gritty feel of an industrial site with it's harsh lighting makes for interesting photos. no, not a pretty picture, but interesting in it's own right.

Leafdom

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Leaves hold steadfast as autumn wanes and winter approaches.

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Partial Metering
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 300.0 mm
Image Quality RAW
Off camera flash
Radio Slave Transmitter, Receiver Set

PoleCam!

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:00 +0000

High Altitude Photography

Mitchster in action. Remote Shutter Releasing

Mitch, Dan, and I tested out Mitch's engineous new PoleCam tm. It worked out great! Although quite a bit of a scare hoisting it up and bringing it back down to earth when fully extended to 26 feet, (8 meters). There is considerable wobble fully extended. i am anxious to see the shots from PoleCam.

Color Me Graffiti

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:36:00 +0000

More graffiti seen along the banks of the Mississippi River.

Skipping Down Nicollet Mall

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:00 +0000

Heading north on the Nicollet Mall

Great Distances

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:35:00 +0000

We still have wide open spaces where the dinosaur used to roam.

Ninemile Creek Curtains

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:08:00 +0000

South in Bloomington Minnesota, Ninemile Creek flows into the Minnesota River. Along it's course are many mini rapids as seen here.

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/4
Av( Aperture Value ) 25.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 30.0 mm
Image Quality RAW
Tripod mounted

Antiqued

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:32:00 +0000

No longer needed, the kerosene lamp sits proudly on a shelf.

Hennepin Avenue Icon

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Yesterday, Mitchster and I wandered about Minneapolis near the Mississippi River. Check out his Bright Colors in a Brown World post.

The old Grain Belt Beer sign has been standing here on Nicollet Island since 1940 shortly after the prohibition nonsense. Early on at night, the sign used to flash the letters. Currently, the sign is up for sale and hopefully, we will enjoy viewing it flash once again. Historic Grain Belt Beer sign up for sale | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

Lasagna

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:03:00 +0000

For all you foodies out there. Last weekend, I made lasagna to accompany a bottle of Gabbiano Chianti Classico, ceasar salad with anchovies. (You can not have a ceasar salad without anchovies, it's a faux pas).

Both images were taken using an off camera flash. I am using the Cactus V2s radio slave set; about 1/5 the cost of the Pocket Wizard.

Thistle While You Work

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Prickly, take care on the curves of the bicycle path at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Otherwise you're in a world of hurt.

Yesterday, Alleen Brown wrote an article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Life section. The article is called "A Day in the Life: Who is Minnesota?".

Thanks to Alleen for this article and bringing attention to fellow bloggers.
Dusty Lens • St. Paul Real Estate Blog • Debbie Does Duluth • Homes MSP Real Estate Blog.com • Mitchster • Painted Fish Studio • Cheleblog • Pearl, Why You Little… • Anti-Supermom • Strong Towns Blog • Voix de Michèle • What Would Dad Say • Simplicity in the Suburbs • Weapons of Mass Distraction • AncienTrails • Norwegianity • A Heathen’s Day • Twin Cities Naturalist • Sweven Volant • Is That All You’ve Got? • Day in the Life of an Idiot • MN Progressive Project • Café Cyan by Cafe Cyan • One Year of Beauty • Minneapolis Metblogs • You Are dumb • The Deets • Stray Hawkeye • I Was Told There Would Be Bacon • Powderhorn365 • Hockey Wilderness

Light Stand

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:03:00 +0000

Downtown Minneapolis is filled with repeating patterns and textures.

Moody Blue

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Nothing like a sunset to end a hectic week.

Blue Line

MNDustyLens@gmail.com (Rob) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:31:00 +0000

LED lighting illuminating the new 35W bridge.