Black and White

Alien Throne in Black and White

The Alien Throne rock formation in the Valley of Dreams rendered in black and white.

Just Around the Corner

Approaching the Alien Throne after an arduous hike through the desert in the Valley of Dreams.

Magic Mushroom

Black and White rendition of one of the "mushrooms" along the Valley of Dreams trail in the Bisti Wilderness in northwestern New Mexico. This particular 'shroom is about 8 feet tall.

Winter at Oxbow Bend

The Snake River is covered in snow below Mt. Moran on this sunny March morning.

Rising from the Forest Floor

The magestic El Capitan rises from the floor of Yosemite Valley in this black and white rendition of the famous monolith.

Black and White Reflected

The melting ice creates a mirror under the iconic Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.

An Early Morning in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Bridge in black and white.

A Touch of Gray

The Brooklyn Bridge in black and white.

Half Dome Under Fresh Snow

A black and white rendition of Half Dome after an overnight snowfall in Yosemite National Park.

El Capitan in Black and White

The mighty El Capitan on a misty March morning - in black and white.

Fog in the Valley

Bridalveil Fall seems to fill Yosemite Valley with dense fog on a late March afternoon in this black and white image captured at the iconic Tunnel View overlook.

The Misty Valley in Black and White

Storm clouds loom and fog rises from the valley floor from El Capitan to Bridalveil Fall in this black and white rendition of the iconic scene that unfolds as you emerge from the tunnel on Wawona Road in Yosemite National Park..

Merced River in the Afternoon

A black and white rendition of Cathedral Rocks and the Merced River in Yosemite valley.

Frozen Falls

Black and White rendering of the frozen Minnehaha Falls on a subzero morning.

Through the Roof

Fisheye view of the Minneapolis skyline as seen through the moonroof of a parked car.

Silver Stars on the River

Black and White rendition of the iconic Hennepin Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

Stone Arch Night

The beautiful Stone Arch Bridge backed by the Minneapolis skyline in glorious black and white.

Silver and Black

A low angle view of the Stone Arch Bridge and Minneapolis skyline taken from the shore of the Mississippi river.

Winter Wonderland

The iconic Landmark Center stands tall above Rice Park in downtown St. Paul as the city prepares for the holiday season in this black and white rendering.

Ominous Cathedral - The Cathedral of Saint Paul looms large across the Mississippi in this black and white rendering

Nina's Coffee at Blair Arcade

The historic Blair Building on Selby Avenue in Saint Paul gets a black and white treatment that reflects the winter day.

Standing the Test of Time -- The Gold Medal Flour mill and ruins, along with the North Star Blanket factory have stood the test of time, defying progress for a century, while the 30 year old HHH Metrodome awaits demolition.

Historic Courthouse - Stillwater, Minnesota. Black and white rendition.

Stillwater by Night

Lift Bridge - Stillwater, Minnesota. A panorama of the span from Minnesota to Wisconsin captured in January when the St. Croix river is completely frozen - in black and white.

The Frozen Falls at Night (In Black and White) - Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis becomes a collection of ice columns in January

Red Barn in the snow - rendered in old-fashioned sepia tones

The James J Hill Mansion on Summit Avenue in St. Paul captured on a cold winter evening - and rendered in high contrast black and white.

The Church of St. Agnes - The beautiful spire of this church rises above the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota in this striking black and white image.

The Cathedral of Saint Paul, as seen from the grounds of the Minnesota state capitol in St. Paul.

Capitol with Cathedral in Black and White

The Minnesota capitol building is about to undergo a two year renovation. Here it's seen with the Cathedral of Saint Paul in the background before the scaffolding goes up.

Mickey's at Night - Ghostly cars drive by as the iconic downtown Saint Paul diner hosts an evening crowd.

Colorless Commuting - City lights in the background and headlights in the foreground bring sharp contrast to this rush hour image of the Minneapolis skyline.

Plenty of Parking Available in Black and White - The Mississippi had yet to freeze in this November 2012 image, but all the boats have been put away for the season at the Harriet Island docks in front of the beautiful twilight skyline of downtown Saint Paul.

Arch Reflections in Black and White - The mirror-like Mississippi reflects the stone arches and streetlights in this twilight image.

Historic Stone Arch Bridge - In Black and White. The city seems takes on its original industrial character in this black and white view from across the river.

The Mill City - A Study in Sepia.

The ruins of the Gold Medal Flour mill and the Stone Arch Bridge dominate this image of "old" Minneapolis along with the Courthouse clock tower and the North Star Blanket factory. These iconic structures from a bygone era are backed by the glass and steel skyscrapers of the modern city.

Misty Morning in Minneapolis (1 of 3) - The historic Stone Arch Bridge leads to a city skyline that has disappeared in the late morning fog.

Misty Morning in Minneapolis (2 of 3) - The modern skyline is obscured by fog, leaving only the original milling district at the end of the Stone Arch Bridge.

Misty Morning in Minneapolis (3 of 3) - The Mill city ruins are all that's visible as the fog engulfs the skyscrapers of the modern skyline.

Saint Paul at Night - In Black and White. The skyline of St. Paul as seen from the Smith Avenue High Bridge.

Floating Under the Golden Arches - In Black and White. A local artist placed several white innertubes in the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis. In this image they appear to be organizing themselves to float under the Stone Arch Bridge but can't quite muster the courage to go into the light. The night skyline of Minneapolis looms in the background.

Trains, trains, and more trains - The Minneapolis skyline provides a backdrop for an almost endless supply of freight trains that rumble through the Northeast quadrant of the city every day.

Ancient Bridge, Modern Skyline - Sepia

The 19th Century Stone Arch Bridge leads to the 21st Century skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis.

Saint Paul in Black and White

The St. Paul skyline in black and white as seen from Harriet Island. The Robert Street bridge anchors the right side of this image as the 1st National Bank building anchors the left.

March Reflections in Black and White

March 2014 "went out like a lamb" with a beautiful wind-free evening, creating a mirror on the surface of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. Here the iconic Grain Belt Beer sign and the bejeweled Hennepin Avenue Bridge are perfectly reflected during the "blue hour" after sunset.

City at Night

The Minneapolis skyline, as seen from Dinkytown, is given a gritty look in this black and white rendition.

Ancient Bridge, Modern Skyline - Classic B&W

The 19th Century Stone Arch Bridge leads to the 21st Century skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis.

Sidewalk Lunch

The Meritage restaurant in the historic Hamm Building is a popular site for outdoor dining in downtown St. Paul.