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Author Archives: waynem
Cathedral of Saint Paul – Preparing for Easter II
As we are in Lent preparing for Easter I had to get over to the St Paul Cathedral to attempt to capture they way they prepare for Easter in that magnificent structure. This is one of the images that I captured. Continue reading
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Tagged Cathedral of Saint Paul
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Google+ is dying! Do you care?
I am willing to bet that many of you, maybe even most of you have heard of Google+. I hope so, they have been advertising like crazy on TV. It might even be that you have an account. But the real question is, is anyone actually using it other than Google employees and photo geeks (I can say that because I am one)? Continue reading
Spring flowers in MN.
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First Attempts at Recording Video on the Canon 5D Mark II
I have been shooting Canon for my still photography work for quite some time now. I may actually be somewhat of an oddity because I am mostly a landscape and architecture photographer and it seems to me many people chose Nikon as their camera of choice if that is what they shoot, but I guess I started with Canon and will probably stay there unless someone gives me a stable of Nikon gear. I must admit I do lust after that 9 image auto bracket when it comes to my HDR work but that is a much different story. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Film, Photography, Weblogs
Tagged canon 5D mark II, Canon 5D Mark II how to shoot video in manual, hd video, recording video, Rode Stero Videomic Pro, Rode Videomic Pro
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Tecumseh Poem from Act of Valor Movie
Chief Tecumseh
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filledwith the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weepand pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way.Sing your death song and die like a hero going home. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cultural Commentary, Movies, Quote of the day
Tagged act of valor, Act of Valor Poem, Act of Valor Quotes, and to those like us, cheif Tecumseh, Chief Tecumseh Poem, Damn Few, film, for all those who have been down range, movie, prints, Purchase, Tecumseh, Tecumseh poem, to us, trailer, trailor
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Hoar frost Minnesota Morning
Many of you who do not live in Minnesota may think Minnesota is a frozen wasteland much of the year. It may even be true that as I get a little older there are more and more reasons to agree with that description of this place. But even a frozen wasteland has its advantages. Once in a while we in Minnesota get to experience the amazing spectacle of God’s creation in the magic of hoar frost. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Photography
Tagged Eagan, fine art, frost, hoar frost, Hoarfrost, landscapes, minnesota, winter
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Hoarfrost, Eagan Minnesota
We sure had some amazing hoarfost in Eagan, MN today. And then it stayed for hours and hours.
I was able to capture quite a nice little collection of images today. Continue reading
Wells Fargo Center Minneapolis
This is another fine example of the best camera is the one that you have with you. I shot this with my Samsung Galaxy IIs phone camera. I must admit I was shocked how this tured out. What fun. So get out and shoot with your camera phones.
Posted in Art, Photography
Tagged fog, fog photography, minneapolis, Minneapolis at night, Minneapolis Fog, Minneapolis Night Photography, Wells Fargo Building, Wells Fargo Center, Wells Fargo Center Minneapolis
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Portfolio of portraits
I was asked recently if I had a portfolio of my portrait and people photography. I knew I had not compiled such a collection in a while so I was going to have to do it soon. So I took the time to go through my images and attempt to grab what I think are some my best images of people. They may not be the most popular and the most beautiful or anything like that. What I was actually looking for was the images that moved people the most. You know, they have had some kind of emotional connection with people either the person being photographed or people who have viewed the images. Continue reading
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A year end Christmas note 2011, from our family to yours
My the blessings of the season be with you and yours for Christmas and all yr long! Continue reading
Posted in Heartwarming Stories
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Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis
This is one of those places in Minneapolis that can make you say, is this really in Minneapolis? It is that spectacular! Continue reading
Posted in Art, Photography
Tagged Hennepin Avenue, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, minneapolis, United Methodist Church
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Fashion Photographers MN – Diana Giebler Session
Recent Fashion Photo session – Last week the phone rang and I heard a young woman’s voice on the other end. She says hi my name is Diana and you know my father. It turns out I worked with him years ago in a prior life and I remember clearly the warmth and happiness that he brought to my days. He was a constant source for smiles and I remember those days fondly. Continue reading
Diana Giebler
Diana Giebler, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. This morning I experienced the pure joy photographing Diana. She is a complete natural in front of the camera but she is also a photographer and a makeup artist. What a gifted … Continue reading
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Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis Continue reading
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License Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge Images
Many of you continue to request the rights to use various selections of my Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge images. With this in mind I have decided to set up a little micro stock capability where you can go ahead and license any of these images for a set fee. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Business/Marketing, Photography, Weblogs
Tagged License Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge Images, minneapolis stone arch bridge, photos of Minneapolis, pictures of minneapolis Minnesota, stone arch Minneapolis, stone bridge
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Minneapolis Central Public Library | A study in Architecture
The Minneapolis Central Library is a dynamic, resource-rich downtown destination, conveniently located between Hennepin Avenue, with the arts and theater district to the west, and Nicollet Mall, the backbone of the city’s business and shopping district to the east Continue reading
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Dakota Valley Choral Festival 2011
The amount of creative and artistic talent south of the river is quite amazing to consider sometimes. In this case I am thinking about the vocal talents of the students in school district 196 and this even includes younger children. So what am I talking about? Well on Sunday evening Oct 30th 2011 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN the Dakota Valley Choral Festival was held. This was apparently the 35th year of this festival and the church was packed for very good reason. This festival is so well run and the level of talent is so high that the show gives the listener the impression that they are listening to a college choir. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Music
Tagged apple valley, Choral Festival, Dakota Valley, Dakota Valley Choral Festival, Dakota Valley Choral Festival 2011, Eagan, eastview, rosemount
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Graffiti Graveyard Duluth MN
Have you ever heard of the concept Graffiti Graveyard? I did a little Google search to see if this was a common name and if there were places like this throughout the country or even throughout the world but all I have not come up with anything. So this must be something peculiar to the City of Duluth Minnesota. Continue reading
World Encounter – A Tapestry of Tanzania
I do not know about you, but I have always had an interest or maybe even a passion to be involved with two special types of aide organizations. The first one is the type of agency that brings clean water to small desperate communities throughout the world and the second is the type of organization or ministry that provides micro loans to tiny entrepreneurs around the world. Well World Encounter http://worldencounter.org/ is this second type of organization and I was contacted by my great friend Stephanie Gates to see if I would be the photographer for their fundraising event. I said yes in a heartbeat, even before I check my schedule. This whimsical scheduling methodology luckily even worked out for me this time so I was indeed able to go. Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Art, Business/Marketing, Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Heartwarming Stories, Photography, Religion, Weblogs
Tagged A Tapestry of Tanzania, aide organization, business, christian, christian ministry, curt rosen, Eagan Photographer, micro loans, microloans, ministry, pictures, Tanzania, World Encounter
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Canvas Prints
If you have never tried printing huge canvas prints, now just might be the time.
I was contacted by the industries Brendan at Easy Canvas Prints to see if I would do a review on their canvas prints. I immediately agreed because I have never printed any of my images large on canvas and it was high time that I got it done. So I jumped at the chance to create a canvas print.
Easy Canvas Prints (http://www.easycanvasprints.com/) offers high quality, gallery-ready prints at an affordable price. I was a bit overwhelmed with the possibilities that could be created. But not only that, Easy Canvas Prints also offers an extensive idea gallery (http://www.easycanvasprints.com/idea-gallery/) – a wedding picture, a beach picture from our recent trip to North Carolina, a picture of the pups or a nice family photo. The possibilities are endless. I knew I wanted to keep my canvas landscape related or something to do with fine art. I knew just the image, the pier shot for North Carolina!! Most excellent. Continue reading
Cool Sr Portraits in Minneapolis
This past week a woman contacts me with an emergency email, “Help this is an emergency.” “Senior portraits are due on October 14th and I do not have them done yet. Can you help me?” Well luckily I had Saturday morning open and I knew it was going to be a gorgeous fall day so I was all over it. Continue reading
Caponi Art Park Medieval Fair 2011
If you are from the south east metro region of the twin cities you have to be at least slightly familiar with the Caponi Art Park http://www.caponiartpark.org .
If you are not familiar, let me bring you up to speed.
Caponi Art Park provides opportunities for reflective experiences as well as active participation in a variety of programs. The Art Park welcomes over 15,000 visitors each year. Visitors enjoy a quiet and peaceful atmosphere as they walk the trails and take in the art. The Art Park’s most prominent features include miles of wooded walking trails, a one-of-a-kind Sculpture Garden and the Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater.
A 60-acre sculpture in itself, the Art Park serves as a backdrop to cultural programs and educational offerings. Programs include the Summer Performance Series, Family Fun Tuesdays, Shakespeare Festival, Medieval Fair, Poets in the Park and Guided Tours. Continue reading
Jubilee Minnesota 2011
Jubilee Minnesota 2011
This past weekend in Apple Valley MN, more than seventeen churches got together to attempt to lift the burden for many of those in our community that need help getting by with the normal things that many of us take for granted. Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Current Affairs, Heartwarming Stories, Photography, Religion
Tagged apple valley, charity, churches, Jubilee, Jubilee Minnesota, Jubilee Minnesota 2011, minnesota, mn
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The Beauty of North Carolina Beaches
The Beauty of North Carolina Beaches
I love the beach, it’s plain and simple. I do not think I have ever seen an ugly one. Ok, one that is polluted or something is less than attractive but even one like that still has that rugged allure to it. So now you know I love the beach. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Heartwarming Stories, Photography, Travel, Weblogs
Tagged art, beach, beauty, fishing, North Carolina, North Carolina Beaches, photography, pictures for sale, pier, sunrise, waterspout
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Prints Tecumseh Poem from Act of Valor Movie
Many of the visitors have been asking me if they can buy a print or some kind of wall hanging of the poem to hang on their walls in their home or office. So after many requests I contracted with the design team at OxRun LLC to come up with something that is beautiful and respectful of Chief Tecumseh, the poem and the movie. Continue reading →