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- Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:31 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Minneapolis - twilight after storm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1200
Minneapolis - twilight after storm
A short storm rolled through the twin cities last night at twilight. I heard there were sightings of a DOUBLE RAINBOW in Northeast. Sorry I missed out on that. Â This was the view from south of downtown as the rains passed and the sun was setting. Â By the way for you sports fans, the Twins new home...
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:21 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Skyline with Awesome Clouds 7/14/2010
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2299
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:46 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Big bugs at Fontenelle Forest
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1729
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:44 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Omaha's gone but not forgotten places
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5482
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:35 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Fireworks in Minneapolis
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1008
Fireworks in Minneapolis
This is a slideshow of the pics I took last night at Minneapolis's Red, White, and Boom on the riverfront.
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- Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:34 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Omaha's gone but not forgotten places
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5482
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:08 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Omaha's gone but not forgotten places
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5482
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 3:58 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Omaha's gone but not forgotten places
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5482
- Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:43 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Omaha's gone but not forgotten places
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5482
Omaha's gone but not forgotten places
Hey ya'll! Â I know it's been forever since I was on the forum. Â I'm still in the twin cities and get back to Omaha often. Â We have a discussion thread the Omaha Metro group on Flickr called Gone but not forgotten . Â It's all places that are closed now or turned into something else and some hav...
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:44 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Skyripper lightning over downtown
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1207
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:49 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Are photographers really a threat?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1279
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:34 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: May Flickr Photowalk downtown - the pics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 797
May Flickr Photowalk downtown - the pics
I was in Omaha over Memorial Day weekend and hosted a photowalk downtown.  A storm came through in the middle of it which made  for some great shots afterward.  Here's a handful: some of mine: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/2523561820_ba0d5c36a1.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/252357...
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:15 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Barack Obama Town Hall Forums/Rallies 03/31/07 thru 06/03/08
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2467
After those first photos I posted on this thread from the IWCC gym, I went on to see Obama twice at TJ HS in Council Bluffs, Michelle Obama in Missouri Valley, and see Obama again at the Target Center  in Mpls in Feb and I was there in St. Paul last Tuesday night when he wrapped it up.  Standing ...
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:49 am
- Forum: Welcome to Omaha
- Topic: Just wanted to say thanks!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2167
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:39 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: New Target Tower in Minneapolis?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1977
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:32 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Sharing some photos and ? about Omaha photography groups
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1567
Hi there. Â I'm an admin for the Omaha group on Flickr. Â We have photo walks several times a year at which we walk around a designated location and take pictures. Â There's a wide range of experience and it's pretty relaxed. Â There are 2 photo walks coming up, one at Bemis in June and one at La...
- Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:10 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Flickr Photowalk @ the zoo on April 6th, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Views: 478
Flickr Photowalk @ the zoo on April 6th, 2008
There will be a Flickr Photowalk on Sunday, April 6th from 1pm-4pm at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Â I'll be back in town and hosting this one. Â Eomaha photogs are cordially invited to join us. Details
- Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:26 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Some more DTO by night ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1264
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1767
I think w8ing could vouch that those photos (as good as they are) don't even do the statue justice. Â There's just a level of realism to it that makes the marble look like it could start moving with the breeze. Â It's really quite eerie. -Big E Quite right. Â I'm glad you mentioned it. It was in a ...
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:36 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1767
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:40 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1767
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:33 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1767
Is the Veiled Lady not on display there anymore? Â That was some pretty remarkable sculpture. Did you guys get a chance to walk over to MCAD and see any of the student work there? I'm a 2000 MCAD grad, putting that BFA in Animation to go use these days. :;): Â -Big E Oh wow, I didn't know you went...
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:30 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Local vanity plates
- Replies: 107
- Views: 32589
After catching this MMFALCN plate this week, I noticed I've gotten 5 Star Wars related plates from 3 states... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2296747356_3abb639fdd.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/943402846_ecfeeeefd2.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/501516732_f83d4fb0e2.jpg http:/...
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:14 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Omaha Flickr photowalk - Sunday 3/9/08
- Replies: 0
- Views: 493
Omaha Flickr photowalk - Sunday 3/9/08
There will be a Flickr photowalk in the Old Market Sunday afternoon, March 9th, 2008. Â I won't be in town. Â Laura aka *ManyFacets* will be hosting. Â Details here. Feel from to bring your camera and join the Flickrites.
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:07 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1767
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
I went on my first photowalk last week with the twin city locals. It was a the MIA aka Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Â Typically, museums don't allow photography. Â Their rule is permanent pieces are fine. Â Temporary exhibits, pieces on lent or from private collections are not. Â The info cards fo...
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Qwest Center Clown Sculptures and My Favorite Omaha Photos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2738
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:38 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Life in the twin cities, the first few weeks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 624
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:12 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Downtown Mpls - view from Campbell Mithun Tower
- Replies: 3
- Views: 818
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:33 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Hitting up the Casino Garages
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1341
Nice. Â Isn't Harrah's garage a great spot for pics? Â Also, I found out by chance, it's a good place to have a listen and take a few pics when a concert's going on in the Stir Cove outdoors. Â Whilst out taking pics one evening, I heard bluegrass band Nickel Creek cover Britney Spears' song Toxic. ...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:24 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Downtown Mpls - view from Campbell Mithun Tower
- Replies: 3
- Views: 818
Downtown Mpls - view from Campbell Mithun Tower
Taken from the 29th floor of the Campbell Mithun Tower at 9th St & 3rd Ave, formerly Piper Jaffray headquarters. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2210457375_34c64f2509.jpg  http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/2211247034_d84526c339.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2210448941_8eefb4150...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:15 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Life in the twin cities, the first few weeks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 624
Life in the twin cities, the first few weeks
I've been here 3 weeks now. I moved up on a desperately cold weekend. There's wind chills of -38 days with highs of 0... yes of course, I did choose to move here. Â The plus side being that 15 degrees feels really warm now. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2230190485_92fd0c59f8.jpg Walker Art Cen...
- Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:57 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Upcoming Flickr Photo Walk - Sat. 1/12/08 state capitol bldg
- Replies: 0
- Views: 447
Upcoming Flickr Photo Walk - Sat. 1/12/08 state capitol bldg
The Lincoln Flickr group is having a photo walk at the state capitol bldg Saturday, 1/12/08. Details here . We had one there 13 months ago. Here's a group pic of most of us taken by CarlNE. Â http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/318345102_f65bf7c027.jpg We got a behind the scenes tour after the regul...
- Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:48 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Latest road trip to and from MN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 802
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:46 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Latest road trip to and from MN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 802
Latest road trip to and from MN
I got a Garmin for Christmas and decided to follow the shortest route which is mostly highways from Sioux City on. Here's some pics from the trip. Barn in Minnesota http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2167612070_a05f7409c0.jpg Skywalk from the Target Center to Block E in Minneapolis http://farm3.st...
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:25 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Advice please, on photographing fireworks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 712
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:10 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Barack Obama Town Hall Forums/Rallies 03/31/07 thru 06/03/08
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2467
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:45 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Advice please, on photographing fireworks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 712
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: White Christmas?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2581
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:56 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Advice please, on photographing fireworks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 712
Advice please, on photographing fireworks
I'm going to attempt to photograph fireworks on new year's eve in the twin cities, assuming I get to the store and pick up a remote by then. Does anyone have any tips for shooting fireworks as far as aperture and shutter? I'd guess something similar to what I did for night shots but then I don't wan...
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:51 pm
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Barack Obama Town Hall Forums/Rallies 03/31/07 thru 06/03/08
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2467