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.