Category Archives: Photography

Badlands National Park Road Trip 2009

Badlands National Park Road Trip 2009 Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. So this whole purpose of this trip was…1. To get away from normal life and to get refreshed a little bit.2. To hike.3. To learn some new techniques…4. And to … Continue reading

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Ghost Town Okaton SD in BW

Ghost Town Okaton SD in BW Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Four guys from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, went to the SD badlands for an early spring adventure. The guys were Dave Parker, Bob Martin and Barry … Continue reading

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It Is Finished – Cathedral of St Paul, St Paul MN

It Is Finished Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Listening to: The Gaither Vocal Band: It is Finished "It is Finished" is one of last seven phrases that it is recoreded that Jesus said while on the cross. Find more details here … Continue reading

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The Best Digital Photography Book

Scott Kelby in his book The Digital Photography Book covers it all in his expert teaching style that will get you up and running capturing images in no time that look totally professional. His style is not heavy theory, but instead his style is much more down to earth with great step by step examples… Whether you want to shot family events, sports photography, flowers, landscapes, weddings architecture, cityscapes and night life, Scott shows you how to do it.
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Cossettas – Classic St Paul

I had seen a painting that had Cossettas and the St Paul Cathedral in it…It was a winter scence that was just beautirful.. It inspired me to get out and try to capture the shot… When I got there I … Continue reading

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My Picture is on the cover of a Book!! – Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul

I am so excited… One of my most popular pictures, the Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge  is on the cover of a book that is coming out in June.  The book, Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul (Moon Handbooks) is a Minneapolis and … Continue reading

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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge: Night

Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge: Night Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in all up the upper Midwest. Build by the great railroad baron James J. Hill, the bridge was needed … Continue reading

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Getting started with Photography Lighting

If you are anything like me, you have been involved in photography for a few years now and your skill level has been building on a pretty steady basis and people are noticing that you are producing some pretty good … Continue reading

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Wayne Moran Photography / Art Gallery Open

Minneapolis/ St Paul Photographic Art!!! Wayne Moran is one of the premiere up and coming photographic artists in the Twin Cities.  His specialty is Architecture and Cityscapes.  His cityscapes explode with light and life!  You can see a huge collection … Continue reading

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Best HDR Book – Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography

If you have been trying to learn all the ins and outs of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography but so far have not been able to pull it all together. If you have been reading all the on-line tutorials and … Continue reading

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Stone Arch Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. I finally got out shooting the other day. I actually got to get out with a friend. Of course I had to go to my favorite place, The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge!!! ;-D … Continue reading

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The Best Digital Camera Book

Scott Kelby in his book The Digital Photography Book covers it all in his expert teaching style that will get you up and running capturing images in no time that look totally professional. His style is not heavy theory, but instead his style is much more down to earth with great step by step examples… Whether you want to shot family events, sports photography, flowers, landscapes, weddings architecture, cityscapes and night life, Scott shows you how to do it.
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Zoom…

Zoom… Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. It seems that life at this time of yr just flys by…. If you can, take a moment to slow down. ;-D Had the wonderful pleasure of getting out shooting with my friend Chris Anderson … Continue reading

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Veterans Day 2008

Veterans Day 2008 Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. Listening to: Tell My Father: … Continue reading

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Saint Paul River View

Saint Paul River View Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Some people tend to think that St Paul is not beautiful and alive… I think I differ!!! And maybe even more in BW… ;-D If you are interested in being able to … Continue reading

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Sabo Bridge

Sabo Bridge Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Met up with a friend this evening to do a little shooting… We found the Martin Olav Sabo Bridgewhich is a regional bike trail crossing in Minneapolis, Minnesota No, there is no star filter … Continue reading

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Dragonfly

Dragonfly Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies dráw fláme; As tumbled over rim in roundy wells Stones ring; like each tucked string tells, each hung bell's Bow swung finds tongue to fling out broad its name; Each … Continue reading

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Creation

Creation Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Listening to: Haydn: Die Schopfung (The Creation), Genesis 1The Beginning 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was [a] formless and empty, darkness was over the surface … Continue reading

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Rest In Peace – Memorial Day 2008

Memorial Day – Fort Snelling National Cemetery ~ Please consider spending some time on today remembering their sacrifice. Continue reading

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Freedom – Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

Freedom Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Freedom of thought and expression are two of the most basic tenants of any free society.Without those two things, you do not have a free society. We went to a must see movie this weekend. … Continue reading

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Minneapolis Skyline

Minneapolis Skyline Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Listening to: Regina SpektorSummer in the City. Part of a recent outing… I think this whole outing was very successful!!! If you are interested in being able to take pictures like this click here … Continue reading

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Riverplace

Riverplace Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. The other day it was a rainy wet cold miserable spring day. The kid of day that makes you want to wrap up in a blacket and read a good book… But this thought in … Continue reading

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Minh

Minh Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Minh a natural beautiful model… This is from a recent photo shoot with Lenny and Minh.  Lenny was teaching me the joy of lighting…  Minh was being a wonderful patient model.. Thanks for all the … Continue reading

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New Imagekind Gallery

I have opened a new account that will now allow me to sell prints of my photography.   There marketing campain will look like the box below…

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Gaviidae Common

Gaviidae Common Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Listening to Yanni: Reflections of Passion This image was taken on a recent flickr walk in Minneapolis… To see a quick list from the event go here To see my best work just go … Continue reading

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