Minneapolis

Crescent Moon in a Popsicle Sky

The popsicle colors of the post-sunset sky provide a perfect backdrop as the crescent moon descends on the Minneapolis skyline on a late summer evening.

Autumn Sunset in the City

The trees in Gold Medal Park are nearly as colorful as the sky above on an early autumn evening in Minneapolis.

Spotlight on the Banks

The setting sun becomes a spotlight as it suddenly appears atop the U.S. Bank building next to the Wells Fargo tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Under the Clouds

The setting sun suddenly appears beneath a layer of clouds, spotlighting the brand new Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

Pastel Reflections

The pastel hues of a post-sunset sky are reflected in the calm water of the Mississippi River near the historic Stone Arch Bridge near downtown Minneapolis.

On Target

The setting crescent moon hangs above Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.

An Explosion of Color

The western sky is ablaze in orange, yellow, and magenta shortly after sunset on an early autumn evening in Minneapolis.

Peek-a-Boo Sunset

The hazy sky is about to swallow the setting sun amidst the towers of downtown Minneapolis on a late summer evening.

Stormy Night Ahead

Wide angle view of the Minneapolis skyline as threatening clouds move in after the sun has set.

Turn on the Lights

The Capella and Wells Fargo towers light the Minneapolis skyline as twilight fades.

Highway Streams

Skyscrapers rise from streams of light as commuters come and go on an early autumn evening in Minneapolis.

Purple Sky

As twilight fades and the sky turns purple, the city lights come on below.

Color the World Orange

The Lowry Bridge over the Mississippi river is lit orange for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) awareness.

Low Water

The Mississippi River was running low on this November evening when the Lowry Bridge was lit green and purple to honor LGS (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome) Awareness Day.

Cold Moon Rising

The December "Cold" full moon rises amidst the steel and glass skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis in this telephoto view from across Lake of the Isles.

Red River

The reflected sunset turns the Mississippi red as crowds begin to form in anticipation of the 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial fireworks display.

Transition

Ominous clouds approach the city skyline as the sun recedes over the western skyline.

The Grand Finale - Aquatennial 2022

The 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial fireworks exhibition concludes with crescendo of color.

Opening Salvo - Aquatennial 2022

The 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Fireworks show opened with a bang above the historic Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River near downtown in this bird's eye view from the recently completed Eleven on the River condominium tower.

Summer Solstice Sunset

The first day of summer ends with a sunset over the Mississippi in this panoramic view of the Minneapolis riverfront.

Snow Moon in Minneapolis

The February full moon makes an appearance among the downtown skyscrapers behind the Basilica of Saint Mary on a frigid winter evening in Minneapolis.

Morning Under the Bridge

A view of Nicollet island and the Mississippi River from beneath the Hennepin Avenue Bridge just after sunrise.

Aquatennial 2021

Fireworks fill the sky above the historic Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River as the city of Minneapolis celebrates the Aquatennial 2021.

Crescent on a Pyramid

The setting crescent moon hovers above the SPS Tower as Venus sits above the crown of the Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

On a Cold December Evening

The crescent moon and the planet Venus near conjunction over the Minneapolis skyline on a cold December night.

Screensaver Skyline

The setting crescent moon about to disappear behind the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis.

Green River - 2021

Minneapolis celebrates St. Patrick's Day by lighting the city green.

Peek-a-Boo Moon

The rising "Worm" moon behind the Minneapolis "triplets".

St. Patrick's Day After Dark

The city of Minneapolis turns green to celebrate the holiday.

Gem Tones

The Minneapolis skyline and the Stone Arch Bridge after dark on Easter Sunday 2021.

Water Colors

The Mississippi River reflects the night skyline of Minneapolis in this view from the Broadway bridge.

Opening Day 2021

The Lowry Bridge is lit up for the Minnesota Twins' 2021 home opener.

Pastel Water

The Mississippi River is bathed in pastel reflections of the Lowry Bridge and the Minneapolis skyline.

Red Crown

New LED lighting in the crown of the Capella Tower enables a different color every night.

Downtown Exit

The crown on the Capella tower is lit red, white and blue above the continuing reconstruction of I35W into Minneapolis.

The Land of Sky Blue Water

The morning sun turns the columns of ice blue at Minnehaha Falls on a sub-zero February day in Minneapolis.

Behind Blue Ice

A curtain of blue ice forms at Minnehaha Falls each winter as the temperature sinks below zero in Minneapolis.

Under the Frozen Falls

A subzero morning at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.

Rain Belt Beer?

The Grain Belt Beer sign, lit in special colors, and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge are perfectly mirrored in the Mississippi River on a wind-free December evening.

Peek-a-Boo

The full moon rises between the Wells Fargo and IDS towers in downtown Minneapolis.

Rush Hour

Commuters stream in and out of downtown Minneapolis on a warm December evening.

Christmas Ornaments

The downtown Minneapolis skyline lit up in celebration of Christmas.

Mississippi Mist

The city skyline disappears into the mist as it's reflection blurs in the Mississippi river on a breezy January evening.

All is Calm

The city streets are empty on Christmas Night in Minneapolis.

View from the Island

The Minneapolis skyline as seen from Nicollet Island on a calm and misty January night.

February

May

Bridge Work

The refurbishing of the 3rd Avenue bridge over the Mississippi River continues under a November sunset.

Skol Vikings - 2020

The Lowry Bridge lit in purple and gold for the Minnesota Vikings 60th season opener.

Emergence

The "Corn" moon appears from behind the Minneapolis skyline.