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Mickey's Diner in Lights St Paul Minnesota

Mickey's Diner in Lights
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Mickey's Diner in Lights

Mickey's Diner a classic dining establishment in St Paul Mn.

Mickey's Diner is a 50' x 10' classic Art Deco diner car restaurant in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was prefabricated in New Jersey by the Jerry O'Mahony Diner Company of Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1937 serial # 1067, shipped to Saint Paul by rail, and installed downtown just before World War II. It looks much like it did then and is still open 24 hours a day (and according to its employees, non-stop since it started). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as the only building of its kind in Minnesota. It is shown in several Hollywood movies, including The Mighty Ducks, Jingle All the Way, and A Prairie Home Companion, where it is featured prominently in the opening and closing scenes.

There is an additional location in the West 7th/Sibley neighborhood of Saint Paul that is decorated in the manner of a 1950s diner rather than the factory manufactured diners of the Great Depression and the Second World War. The West 7th/Sibley neighborhood location is under different management.
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Best Places to Photograph in St. Paul

best places to photograph in St. Paul

Feb. 19th, 2011

What are the best places in St. Paul to photograph?

I get asked the question all the time, what are the best places to photograph in St. Paul. Well of course that depends upon what you are really looking for but the way I understand that question is this way, What are the most popular, iconic, interesting places to photograph in St. Paul that will give me the photographer a good chance at getting a good picture? So that is the question I will answer here in this article. It is interesting to me that so many people think there is no beauty in St. Paul. Well I believe this article will dispense with such crazy thoughts and I will show you all kinds of incredible beauty.

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I just posted a new article about the best places to photograph in St. Paul. I get this question all the time so I figured it was about time that I get it answered and get it posted for all of you guys.

I would love to hear your feedback. If you have some other great recommendations of places to shoot let me know or if you have any recommendations, just send me a note.

Thanks and have a great day!!

Photo of the Day: Guthrie Theater

Guthrie Theater
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Guthrie Theater Minneapolis MN
www.guthrietheater.org/

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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Guthrie Theater

Guthrie Theater
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Guthrie Theater Minneapolis MN

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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St Patrick's Cathedral New York City

St Patrick's Cathedral New York City
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St Patrick's Cathedral New York City

www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/

"The new cathedral was designed by James Renwick, Jr. in the Gothic Revival style. On August 15, 1858, the cornerstone was laid, just south of the diocese's orphanage. At that time, present-day midtown Manhattan was far north of the populous areas of New York City."


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This place is incredible. It is a must see place in New York City.

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Picture of the day: Target Field : Minnesota Twins Stadium Target Field Matt Fox Professional Debut

Target Field : Minnesota Twins Stadium Target Field Matt Fox Professional Debut
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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: 911 We Remember : Dedicated to those who fell and to those who carry on.

911 We Remember : Dedicated to those who fell and to those who carry on

During our trip to New York City we had the honor of stopping at ground zero to rememeber those that were lost and all those that still live with the pain of that day. This was a very moving place.

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Doing what you believe to be right even at a cost

So today I received a call from AARP (Yes the huge senior’s organization).   At first I was thinking I was getting old and they were calling to offer me a membership.  But alas, it was something else.  They were calling to request that I would be their photographer at the Minnesota State Fair.  I would get all kinds of press coverage and get links to my web site and all that stuff bla bla bla… 

I had to say No because I disagree with the organization on so many counts.  I told them I support The Association of Mature American Citizens (http://www.amac.us  ).  The young man was a bit surprised.  I know this would be a great opportunity and it would be fun, but I had to say NO.   I guess this is an example of doing what you think is right comes at a pretty steep cost.  Oh Well.

I am thinking 90% of my readers will not understand this either, but that also is ok.

 

Minneapolis Skyline: Morning Springtime

Minneapolis Skyline: Morning Springtime
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Minneapolis Skyline: Morning Springtime

As I walk around Minneapolis I continually see views that interest me and I think of new ways to shoot them. Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is a place of continual surprise. From all the great lines and curves of the architecture, to the music, food people and action on Thursday’s Farmers Market, then you add on top of that the new Twin’s stadium; the place is often abuzz with life.

There is nothing like spring in Minneapolis!


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Invictus - William Ernest Henley

This is the poem from the movie of the same name Invictus with Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1057500/

In my humble opinion, it is a must see movie.

Invictus - William Ernest Henley
 
  Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

William Ernest Henley