A Midsummer Night's Shooting Expedition
See Gallery Here Having grown up in Minneapolis, I have always felt safe there. Although, it has been decades since I actually lived there. Last Saturday was a balmy summer night and I got the urge to photograph some of the scenery and night life. There is no more life downtown than Block E, that's for sure. Mrs. Dodger, ever the trouper, let me drag her along with for her role as Lovely Assistant. Thanks, Karen! You ever notice how comical it is when it seems like you are the only sober person in a room full of drinking people? There was a Twins game that day, which might have accounted for a lot of the crowd. Our first stop was at this restaurant on Washington, next to the Milwaukee Road depot: I wanted to be sure to get at least one shot at dusk, before it got completely dark, because I love the deep blue hue of the sky at that time. It can be more dramatic when there is a small cloud or two, but I like this look. The second shot, taken facing east, actually has the...