Author: westseventhfreelance

  • The thaw and freeze cycles have created interesting ice formations along the banks of the Mississippi River in St Paul. I imagined this one to be a dragon atop his frozen island. The other shot I am calling Ghost Barges…

  • It’s that time of year when I begin to think about the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts competition. It has become quite a competitive experience, with photography a popular entry category . I have decided to focus more on experimenting and learning than the possibility of being selected to exhibit (less daunting) and am working on using the…

  • A few shots from downtown Saint Paul and CHS Stadium- enhanced by Photoshop effects.

  • What do we do when a fellow blogger- often miles, or oceans away, is going through something really heart wrenching? We extend ourselves through words…but what else is possible? Dylan, Bagheera and the kittens send our biggest hugs to Mr. Bowie and Herman  

  • Dylan is the most expressive of my cats. His looks signal many things, making him a delight to photograph. What are you thinking now dear Tabby?

  • What is a good match?  Miss Katielyn in “Kiss-cup”. Pairing lipstick and a diner cup… Here are some of my ‘likes’ from the challenge: https://lespetitspasdejuls.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/weekly-photo-challenge-a-good-match/ https://mittenedhands.com/2017/02/22/top-of-the-world/ Ring Creek An Unexpected Match sand and surf Coffee pleasure  

  • Sunday 2.19.2017

    It was an excellent day to nap…and to take a walk!

  • Tonight was the (almost) final show of the first season with Chris Thile at the helm of A Prairie Home Companion, the radio program based in St. Paul, MN. More to come! Fantastic evening with special thanks to The Avett Brothers, Jesca Hoop, and Jen Kirkman. Also a shout out to Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz and the amazing Aoife…