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November 22, 2004
Goodbye, Minneapolis
It was cold, windy, and wet for most of the conference, which really didn't bother me, because I didn't have time to explore much of it anyway. One rainy afternoon, I spent an hour wandering around in the skyway, a network of indoor walkways that spans the downtown area. (I took the photo above during this expedition.) It relieved me to see that the natives had the sense to build these weather-protective tunnels. I guess they're not all masochists, after all. Though I didn't get to see much else of the city, I was very impressed by a number of good restaurants, like Dakota, Sawatdee, and New Delhi. To me, food is definitely the most important measure of any area. So Minneapolis, you get a thumbs up from me in spite of your lousy climate!
On the last day of the conference, the weather finally cleared up. So in my final hours in Minneapolis, I saw downtown from the outside and made a trek to see the famous "Spoonbridge and Cherry" sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.
Tower
Spoonbridge and Cherry
All images copyrighted, and unauthorized use prohibited. Please contact me for permission. Posted by claire-obscure at November 22, 2004 6:59 PM
Comments
What was your conference about? What is your field of research?
PS: I like a lot the tonal range of the first photo and the idea of focusing on the window leaving the cityscape as color shapes.
Posted by: Massimo at November 22, 2004 7:53 PM
I just joined Photoblogs.org and I'm amazed with the amount of real good photoblogs. Nice photos you have here!
Posted by: amnesia at November 23, 2004 11:31 AM
i love the tower shot. i need to get out and shoot more of the city.
Posted by: nathan at November 23, 2004 8:06 PM
Two words...
BLESSED FECAL MATTER!!!!!!!
okay, three words.
This is a family photo(b)log.
;-)
Posted by: HiMY SYeD at November 24, 2004 12:31 AM
Wow! I love your new set-up! The color is great and the look is so elegant. I am a sucker for your 'droplets' photos (the window and the lily-pond). They feel very peaceful to me ;-)
P.S. thank you for linking to me
Posted by: ViSuaLLyMiNDeD at November 24, 2004 3:42 PM
Love the spoonbridge photograph! very cool.
Posted by: Leigh at November 25, 2004 7:48 AM
The street through the window is my favourite here. It captures the essence of a rainy day/evening yet feels comforting. I like that the wet city and it's lights are seen through the rain from within the comfort and dryness of inside.
Posted by: Stuart at November 25, 2004 7:41 PM
The first one is really nice - I like the perspective.
Posted by: Marina at November 26, 2004 10:12 AM
Hooray, you did get a pic of the spoon cherry thing :)
Posted by: Kim at November 29, 2004 10:08 AM
the first shot is perfect. nothing to add.
Posted by: redmondbarry at November 30, 2004 8:06 AM
Love the Window on Minneapolis work. The blurring just perfect, the coloured light make it a "positive" and happy shot. And this a great achievement; turning a gray, rainy day into something shiny!
Posted by: stef at December 3, 2004 5:01 AM