Wednesday, December 19, 2007

K December - Nutcracker


Macy's 8th Floor Auditorium display, the Nutcracker. Photo taken by my wife.

Rules for 2 Eyes 1 Subject:
1. Your choice of subject for each.
2. Each create your 2 eyes 1 subject album.
3. Each month you post one current shot each in same album.
4. Odd months photos are posting in the woman’s album and for even months in the man’s album.

R December - Nutcracker


Macy's 8th Floor Auditorium display, the Nutcracker. Photo taken by me.

Rules for 2 Eyes 1 Subject:
1. Your choice of subject for each.
2. Each create your 2 eyes 1 subject album.
3. Each month you post one current shot each in same album.
4. Odd months photos are posting in the woman’s album and for even months in the man’s album.

Friday, December 14, 2007

Swedish Institute


Built for newspaper publisher Swan J. Turnblad, the house was completed in 1908 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This fine example of turn-of-the-century chateauesque architecture is filled with intricately carved oak, walnut and mahogany interiors. Painted plaster sculpturing decorates the ceilings. The centerpiece of the 33-room mansion is a two-story grand entrance hall. The house also features eleven unique Swedish porcelain tile stoves called kakelugnar.

Solarium


The museum, located within the historic Turnblad mansion, showcases the Institute's collection of Swedish glass, decorative and fine arts, textiles, and items from Sweden. The permanent exhibit "Swedish Life in the Twin Cities" explores the local Swedish-American community through photographs, diaries, vintage recordings and immigrant artifacts.

Swedish Tower


The American Swedish Institute, founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad, is a historic house/museum offering a variety of programs designed to celebrate Swedish culture. The Turnblad mansion, which houses the Institute, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the only castle in the Twin Cities. The American Swedish Institute is at 2600 Park Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Friday, December 7, 2007

Under the Balsams


Most people look at trees from a distance. Here, i stood under this balsam for a different wintery view.

Lake Trail


A short 5 minute walk thru the balsam trees to the lake. Plenty of deer tracks crossing this trail.

Frosty Forest


A view of an undisclosed lake in northern Minnesota.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Leather Leaf


A leathery looking Oak leaf on the sidewalk.

Blue by You


Frozen pond in our neighborhood. What stood out was the vibrant blue tone on the ice surface.

Father Goose


Mother Goose is out shopping on the annual Christmas blitz. Let sleeping goose lie. This guy must have warm feet. Why else would he sleep like this on the...

Friday, November 23, 2007

Fun With Wine

Corks
Not just for drinking anymore. A collection of wine bottle corks. Not sure why, except to take this photo for Friday. It was brought to my attention that my brother-in-law makes fishing lures and bobbers with these old corks. Better use than simply tossed into the landfill.

Polar Reflection
Ruffino Orvieto Classico. Denominazione Di Origine Controllata 2005. Bottled by Ruffino srl Pontassieve - Italia

Bubbles
A well known wine produced from grapes in the exclusive area near the town of Orvieto. With a fresh, delicate bouquet scented with hints of pears.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Work

Marvin Gardens, My office desk top garden.

Yahoo, Mountain Dew!

In the dark, morning and evening commute.



Thursday, November 8, 2007

November 9nth

Daily necessary food items from the market.


Cut years ago, nature provides a beautiful cover.


Late autum, time to take the dock out before the lake freezes.

Friday, November 2, 2007

November 2nd

Togetherness
Keeping together to make a bold statement.

Hang On!

Courage, Hope, Perseverance. When everyone else has bailed and let go; be strong, hold on to the bitter end and make a difference.

Inevitability

Even in the end, your beauty has made a difference of hope for a better day.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

October 26th

Orange Bubblewrap
Is it concave, or convex? Sidewalk wheelchair access ramp non slip surface.

Autum Bulbs
On our walk, we came across this shrub with lovely fall colors along the pathway.

Garland
Nature is gearing up for the Christmas season. But I think it is much too early!