Category Archives: Fun

Senior Portrait Shoot: Evan

Posted on July 11, 2011 by waynem

This weekend I was out on a Senior High School Portrait shoot with a great young man from Burnsville Highschool, Evan. Evan is a huge sports kid, so much of our task would be to capture his athleticism and his masculinity. Continue reading →

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These are the first images from the Eagan Art Festival 2011.

These are hand sculptured, hand painted dolls From Joan Rydberg. These were just amazing to me. It was like they were alive. They were so full of life and energy. Great sculpture work Joan, These dolls stole my heart.
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Strike!!! Classic baseball Image.

Posted on February 11, 2011 by waynem

One of the all time best shots.. 🙂
This is a fun shot that gave me an opportunity to work with all the kids. Even the neighbor kids got involved.
The genesis of a picture: This picture originated from a discussion with another flickrite Wans2pics . We were talking about how to do a portrait of a male well. She came up with the idea that it could be an action shot or some shot were the guy was going the thing that he loved. So while this is no longer a portrait, it is a male action shot. There Wanda, the picture is up!!!
How is this done? Take 10 million pictures of a ball coming in and sort through them…lol Or…
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Orchid Show Como Conservatory

Posted on February 5, 2011 by waynem

Orchid Show Como Conservatory
Yes it is still possible that spring will come again.
Last weekend my wife and I got out the orchid show at the Como Conservatory in St Paul.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como_Park,_Zoo,_and_Conservatory
It was a wonderful show and I must tell you it was great to get out of the winter cold and into a summery feeling place. There were preparing the conservatory for the Valentines exhibit which I am sure will be incredible. I may have to get out there again to capture some of that beauty.
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Landmark Center St Paul Winter Carnival 2011

Posted on February 2, 2011 by waynem

Landmark Center St Paul Winter Carnival 2011
The Landmark Center is one of the most recognizable buildings in Minnesota not to mention St Paul, Minnesota. The building has a great history and it is still being used in many interesting ways.
St. Paul’s historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Post Office, Court House, and Custom House for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891-92. Edbrooke designed a body of public architecture, much of which, like this structure, was completed after his death in 1896. Landmark Center stands in beautiful Rice Park, now housing an arts and culture center for St. Paul.
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St Paul Winter Carnival Ice Sculpture

Posted on February 1, 2011 by waynem

The St Paul Winter Carnival ( www.winter-carnival.com/ ) is an annual event showcasing life in Minnesota and the hearty individuals that live here. It is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air and stay sane in the deep Minnesota winters. The ice sculpture event is the event that got me out shooting this particular evening and while I was out I decide to capture the great lights lighting up the night in St. Paul.
This is some of the amazing ice sculpture work. The artistry is amazing.
I love this town!!!
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St Paul Winter Carnival 2011

Posted on January 30, 2011 by waynem

The St Paul Winter Carnival ( http://www.winter-carnival.com/ ) is an annual event showcasing life in Minnesota and the hearty individuals that live here. It is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air and stay sane in the deep Minnesota winters. The ice sculpture event is the event that got me out shooting this particular evening and while I was out I decide to capture the great lights lighting up the night in St. Paul.
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New York City Skyline : Reflecting Clouds

Posted on January 29, 2011 by waynem

New York City Skyline : Reflecting Clouds
This was from our family trip to New York city in the summer of 2010. This was one of those perfect days, perfect temperature, perfect conditions and everyone was in a good mood.
I would highly recommend the trip.
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guggenheim museum new york

Posted on January 24, 2011 by waynem

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (often referred to as “The Guggenheim”) is a well-known museum located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the permanent home to a renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art and also features special exhibitions throughout the year. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it is one of the 20th century’s most important architectural landmarks.
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Photo of the day: Target Field Twins Stadium Memories of Summer

Posted on January 16, 2011 by waynem

Target Field Twins Stadium Memories of Summer
Take me out to the ball game…
This shot was captured at the Minnesota Twins stadium known as Target Field in Minneapolis Minnesota. This was a great win for Matt Fox’s professional Baseball debut.
I had great fun with the boys and I was able to witness this wonderful sunset.
As Tim would say, “this is quality of life my boys, quality of life.” Thanks Tim and Pat.
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Photo of the day: Winter: Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Posted on January 13, 2011 by waynem

If you know me at all you know I like to get outside and enjoy nature. Luckily I live quite close to one of the best parks in the region, Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, MN. This is an amazing place for hiking, cross country skiing, biking, canoeing, snow showing or just sitting and enjoying the views. Some of my most popular images come from this fantastic park. I invite to you enjoy with me.
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Photo of the Day: Guthrie Theater

Posted on January 11, 2011 by waynem

The Guthrie Theater is a Tony Award winning center for theater performance, production, education, and professional training in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the result of the desire of Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Oliver Rea, and Peter Zeisler to create a resident acting company that would produce and perform the classics in an atmosphere removed from the commercial pressures of Broadway.
The Guthrie Theater has performed in two main-stage facilities. The first building was designed by architect Ralph Rapson and included a 1,441-seat thrust stage designed by Tanya Moiseiwitsch, which was active from 1963-2006. After closing its 2005-2006 season, the theater moved to its current facility designed by French architect Jean Nouvel.
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The Guthrie Theater is the best place in the city to take portraits, to see great theater, to eat or just to hang out. I love this place.
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Photo of the Day: Guthrie Theater

Posted on January 1, 2011 by waynem

The Guthrie Theater is the best place in the city to take portraits, to see great theater, to eat or just to hang out. I love this place.
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Guthrie Theater

Posted on December 30, 2010 by waynem

The Guthrie Theater is a Tony Award winning center for theater performance, production, education, and professional training in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the result of the desire of Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Oliver Rea, and Peter Zeisler to create a resident acting company that would produce and perform the classics in an atmosphere removed from the commercial pressures of Broadway.
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Photo of the Day: Hoar Frost

Posted on December 19, 2010 by waynem

This is an image of the incredible beauty of winter and hoar frost at one of my favorite local parks Lebenon Hills Park in Eagan.
If you live anywhere close I encourage you to get out the that park. It is a great place.
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Photo of the day: Brooklyn Bridge: New York City

Posted on December 12, 2010 by waynem

“The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. With a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m), it was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903, and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.”
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This was part of our family trip to New York city in the summer of 2010
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Time Square New York City

Posted on August 10, 2010 by waynem

Time Square New York City Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Time Square New York City There are probably few experiences in the world like the rush of energy when experiencing the overwhelming impact of Time Square. You will have to try … Continue reading →

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Statue of Liberty : New York City

Posted on August 8, 2010 by waynem

Bright and early on a warm summer Saturday morning we ventured out to first figure out how to use the subway but then secondly to get to Lower Manhattan past the financial district so that we could catch the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. So the question in my mind was how you capture these iconic places in a little more unique and interesting way while at the same time capturing the essence of their significance to both America and the world. I hope these images accomplish that feat.
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Grand Central Station : New York City

Posted on August 7, 2010 by waynem

Grand Central Station : New York City
This magnificent train station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is described as the main artery of this thriving metropolis, where tens or hundreds of thousands of people traverse through each busy transportation day.
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Eagan High School Theater Presents Pippin

Posted on May 26, 2010 by waynem

Eagan High School Theater Presents Pippin
Spring 2010 Theater Presentation
This young man Javier Ferreira is one gifted entertainer. You will see much more of him.
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Rush Creek Golf Course: Sunset in Golfer’s Paradise

Posted on April 29, 2010 by waynem

I am shooting a project for the townplanner guys and they wanted me to photography Rush Creek Golf Course for next years calendar. It turns out Rush Creek is the last place I had ever golfed because I gave the sport up in frustration years ago, so there was a certain sense of nestagia that I had to for the place. The course is certainly gorgeous and I ended up with some great sunrise and sunset images from this early spring outing.
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Rush Creek Golf Course : Sunset over the green

Posted on April 22, 2010 by waynem

Rush Creek Golf Course : Sunset over the green Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Rush Creek Golf Course : Sunset over the green Join me on FaceBook Follow me on Twitter I am shooting a project for the townplanner guys and … Continue reading →

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Rush Creek Golf Course : Golden Sunset

Posted on April 21, 2010 by waynem

I am shooting a project for the townplanner guys and they wanted me to photography Rush Creek Golf Course for next years calendar. It turns out Rush Creek is the last place I had ever golfed because I gave the sport up in frustration years ago, so there was a certain sense of nestagia that I had to for the place. The course is certainly gorgeous and I ended up with some great sunrise and sunset images from this early spring outing.
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Mayan Riviera, Mexico : Sunrise

Posted on March 2, 2010 by waynem

There is something about the incredible beauty of the sunrises and sunsets in the more tropical climates. I was able to capture one incredible beauty one morning hat our resort.
Yes, a photographer is always on duty. It is touch work, but someone has to do it. ;-D
Hotel: NH Riviera Cancun – Riviera Maya, Mexico
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Eagan High School Encore Winter Escape Opening Night

Posted on December 11, 2009 by waynem

This year ENCORE again migrates to its winter home packing all of the musical and dance talent that audiences have come to expect from Eagan High School students through the years. The silent beauty of a winter night, the warmth of a special holiday memory, the comforting nostalgia of holiday songs and traditions will all be evoked in the musical selections for this year’s show.
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