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The middle of the multi-year construction on Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall Construction in Minneapolis

The middle of the multi-year construction on Nicollet Mall.

Construction, Downtown Minneapolis, IDS Center, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Development, Minneapolis Skyway, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, Nordstrom Rack, Road Construction, Skyway
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline from the North

Downtown Minneapolis Skyline from the North

Downtown Minneapolis Skyline from the North

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline
International Market Square, Minneapolis

International Market Square in North Minneapolis

International Market Square, Minneapolis

IMS, International Market Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis
International Market Square, Minneapolis

International Market Square in Minneapolis

International Market Square, Minneapolis

IMS, International Market Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, United States of America
Warren E. Burger Federal Building United States Courthouse in downtown St Paul.

Warren E. Burger Federal Building

Warren E. Burger Federal Building United States Courthouse in downtown St Paul.

Courthouse, Federal Building, Federal Court, Minnesota
A Northwestern National Bank ghost sign seen in Downtown St. Paul.

Northwestern National Bank Ghost Sign

A Northwestern National Bank ghost sign seen in Downtown St. Paul.

Ghost Sign, Minnesota, Northwestern National Bank, Rain
Underneath a bridge in Saint Paul Minnesota during a rainstorm.

Concrete pillars under St. Paul Bridge

Underneath a bridge in Saint Paul Minnesota during a rainstorm.

Bridge, Minnesota, Street
City Hall in the foreground with the Minneapolis Skyline behind it.

City Hall and Minneapolis Skyline at blue hour

City Hall in the foreground with the Minneapolis Skyline behind it.

Cityscape, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis at Night, Minneapolis Rooftop, Minneapolis Skyline, Minnesota, Skyline
Windmills in Adair, Iowa.

Group of windmills seen in Adair Iowa

Windmills in Adair, Iowa.

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Windmills in Adair, Iowa.

Windmills in Adair Iowa during sunset

Windmills in Adair, Iowa.

Adair, Iowa, Power Plant, USA, Windmills
A bulkmatic semi in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bulkmatic Semi Parked in Omaha Nebraska

A bulkmatic semi in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bulkmatic, Semi Truck
Signs hung on the historic building asking for it to be saved.

Save FItzgerald Rooms Building Protest Signs

Signs hung on the historic building asking for it to be saved.

FItzgerald Rooms, Nebraska, Omaha, Protest, Protest Sign
Sign that reads "Do not ride top of car beyond this point". Found in Omaha, NE.

Do not ride car sign

Sign that reads "Do not ride top of car beyond this point". Found in Omaha, NE.

Freight Train, Industrial, Metal, Nebraska, Omaha, Rust, Sign, Train Track, Warehouse
Mural on a concrete grain elevator in Omaha, Nebraska,

Mural on the side of Omaha grain elevator

Mural on a concrete grain elevator in Omaha, Nebraska,

Art, Grain Elevator, Mural, Nebraska, Omaha
A Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Google Data Center in Iowa

A Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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Google data center in Council Bluffs Iowa.

Google Data Center in Council Bluffs

Google data center in Council Bluffs Iowa.

Council Bluffs, Data Center, Google, Google Data Center, Iowa
Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis.

Top of Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis

Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Hotel, Hotel Ivy, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Diving in a cenote near Playa Del Carmen Mexico.

Cenote near Playa Del Carmen

Diving in a cenote near Playa Del Carmen Mexico.

Cenote, Mexico, Playa Del Carmen
Inside a cenote near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Cenote light in Playa Del Carmen

Inside a cenote near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Cenote, Mexico, Playa Del Carmen
Tables setup on the beach outside Sandos Playacar Beach Resort.

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa Del Carmen

Tables setup on the beach outside Sandos Playacar Beach Resort.

Mexico, Playa Del Carmen, Resort, Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, Sandos Resorts
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa Del Carmen Mexico from above.

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa Del Carmen

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa Del Carmen Mexico from above.

Mexico, Playa Del Carmen, Resort, Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, Sandos Resorts
Aerial photo of the Iberrostar Tucan resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Iberostar Tucan in Playa Del Carmen Mexico

Aerial photo of the Iberrostar Tucan resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Hotel, Iberostar Resort, Iberostar Tucan, Mexico, Playa Del Carmen, Resort
Iberostar Tucan-Quetzal resort pool in Playa Del Carmen.

Iberostar Tucan-Quetzal pool in Playa Del Carmen

Iberostar Tucan-Quetzal resort pool in Playa Del Carmen.

Drone, Hotel, Iberostar Quetzal, Iberostar Resort, Iberostar Tucan, Mexico, Playa Del Carmen, Resort
Downtown East development in Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium on the right.

US Bank Stadium during November sunset

Downtown East development in Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium on the right.

Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium
Lowry Bridge as seen from an island on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Lowry Bridge and the Minneapolis Skyline at night

Lowry Bridge as seen from an island on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The demolition of an 8 story office building on Nicollet Mall to make way for an expansion by Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Expansion

The demolition of an 8 story office building on Nicollet Mall to make way for an expansion by Westminster Presbyterian…

Church, Construction, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, Re-development, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul. The building is home to the Immigration Court.

Whipple Building Immigration Court Minnesota

Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul. The building is home to the Immigration Court.

Courthouse, ICE, Immigration, Minnesota, Sunset, Whipple Building
Wells Fargo towers as part of the Downtown East development in Minneapolis. The area was developed around the new US Bank Stadium.

Wells Fargo Buildings in the Downtown East Development

Wells Fargo towers as part of the Downtown East development in Minneapolis. The area was developed around the new US…

Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Redevelopment, Wells Fargo
The Sorlie Memorial Bridge in Grand Forks, ND. The bridge is over the Red River.

Sorlie Memorial Bridge, Grand Forks, ND

The Sorlie Memorial Bridge in Grand Forks, ND. The bridge is over the Red River.

Bridge, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Red River, Sorlie Memorial Bridge
Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in Savage, Minnesota.

Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant

Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in Savage, Minnesota.

Aerial, Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant, MetCouncil, Minnesota, Shakopee, Water Treatment Plant
A sign reading "No Trespassing, US Government Property" in St. Paul, Minnesota.

No Trespassing, US Government Property

A sign reading "No Trespassing, US Government Property" in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Minnesota, Mississippi River, Power Plant, Trespassing Sign, United States Government
Sunset over the water in Owatonna Minnesota in May 2016.

Sunset in Owatonna Minnesota

Sunset over the water in Owatonna Minnesota in May 2016.

Minnesota, Owatonna, Sunset
The Owatonna Power Plant in Owatonna, Minnesota

Power Plant in Owatonna Minnesota

The Owatonna Power Plant in Owatonna, Minnesota

Minnesota, Neon Sign, Owatonna, Power Plant
7 Years ago today Prince died and the international media descended upon Paisley Park. Today MN lawmakers will discuss a bill that would rename Highway 5 from Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie to Hazeltine Blvd in Chanhassen to Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. (April 22, 2016)

Paisley Park after Prince’s death April 22, 2016

7 Years ago today Prince died and the international media descended upon Paisley Park. Today MN lawmakers will discuss a…

Chanhassen, Memorial, Minnesota, Paisley Park, Prince
Crowds gather outside of First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on the evening of Prince's death.

First Avenue following Prince’s death

Crowds gather outside of First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on the evening of Prince's death.

7th St Entry, Concert Venue, Downtown Minneapolis, First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Music Venue, Nightclub, Prince
Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Upper Harbor Terminal in North Minneapolis. Riverside Generating Station on the left.

Lowry Bridge, Downtown Minneapolis and Mississippi River

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Upper Harbor Terminal in North Minneapolis. Riverside Generating Station on the left.

Lowry Bridge, Minneapolis, Minneapolis at Night, Minnesota, Mississippi River, North Minneapolis, Power Plant, Riverside Generating Station, South Minneapolis
Downtown East construction in Downtown Minneapolis. Construction came with all the work around the new US Bank Stadium.

Minneapolis Downtown East Construction April 2016

Downtown East construction in Downtown Minneapolis. Construction came with all the work around the new US Bank Stadium.

Construction, Development, Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Re-development, Wells Fargo
An abandoned ADM grain elevtor seen in Dinkytown Minneapolis.

ADM Grain Elevator in Dinkytown in 2016

An abandoned ADM grain elevtor seen in Dinkytown Minneapolis.

Abandoned, Abandoned Mill, ADM, Art, Dinkytown, Graffiti, Grain Elevator, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United Crushers
The former Western Containers building in the North Loop of Minneapolis while it was being renovated.

Western Containers building in Minneapolis

The former Western Containers building in the North Loop of Minneapolis while it was being renovated.

Minneapolis, Minneapolis North Loop, Minnesota, Warehouse District, Western Containers
The Cathedral of Saint Paul during the 2017 Redbull Crashed Ice World Championship. February 2016.

Red Bull Crashed Ice in St. Paul Minnesota

The Cathedral of Saint Paul during the 2017 Redbull Crashed Ice World Championship. February 2016.

Cathedral, Cathedral of Saint Paul, Crashed Ice, Minnesota, RedBull
St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction.

St. Croix Crossing under construction

St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction.

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Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wabasha Bridge, St. Paul, Minnesota

Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Demolition of the Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Demolition of Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul

Demolition of the Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Construction vehicles at Franklin Ave Bridge

Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

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Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Franklin Ave Bridge construction work

Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

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After landing at Punta Cana International Airport—one of the Caribbean’s busiest air hubs for international tourism—newly arrived passengers proceed through the customs and immigration area. The terminal architecture combines modern glass partitions, polished stone flooring, and views of exterior thatched roofing inspired by traditional Dominican palapas, blending tropical design with contemporary security infrastructure. The customs counters, marked with numbered green signage, are where visitors present passports and entry documents to border officers. The space reflects recent expansions that supported the airport’s growth, as Punta Cana became the Dominican Republic’s most visited destination starting in the 1990s and continuing into the 21st century, serving millions of tourists annually from Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Customs Arrival at Punta Cana International Airport

After landing at Punta Cana International Airport—one of the Caribbean’s busiest air hubs for international tourism—newly arrived passengers proceed through…

Airport, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, PUJ, Punta Cana, Punta Cana International Airport
The departure terminal at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) features a distinctive architectural design that blends modern infrastructure with Caribbean-inspired elements. The high ceilings and large green circular structures atop the support columns are stylized to resemble palm tree canopies, echoing the surrounding tropical landscape. Natural wood accents and open, airy layout contribute to a resort-like atmosphere, distinguishing this airport as one of the Dominican Republic’s busiest gateways for international tourism. Travelers line up for check-in beneath oversized ceiling fans, highlighting the airport’s open-air concept, which was developed to harmonize with the region’s climate and tourism identity.

Punta Cana International Airport Departure Hall

The departure terminal at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) features a distinctive architectural design that blends modern infrastructure with Caribbean-inspired…

Airport, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, PUJ, Punta Cana, Punta Cana International Airport
Playa Juanillo is known as one of Punta Cana’s most picturesque stretches of coastline, located within the gated Cap Cana development on the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic. Originally a quiet fishing shoreline, the area was transformed in the early 2000s into a planned resort community, balancing luxury development with preserved natural beachfront.

The sweeping line of tall coconut palms in the photograph reflects the coastal vegetation typical of this part of Hispaniola, where sandy soils and salty ocean air support hardy palm species. The shallow turquoise water flows gently onto the white coral sand, demonstrating the calm conditions created by offshore reefs that protect much of the Dominican coastline. Today, Playa Juanillo remains both a public-access beach area and a popular gathering space for local events, weddings, and kiteboarding, offering a rare blend of untouched Caribbean scenery and curated resort amenities.

Palm-Fringed Shore at Playa Juanillo

Playa Juanillo is known as one of Punta Cana’s most picturesque stretches of coastline, located within the gated Cap Cana…

Bavaro, Beach, Dominican Republic, Palm Tree, Playa Juanillo, Punta Cana
Colorful courtyard lodging buildings at Hotel El Cortecito in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Situated in the El Cortecito beach district—one of the earliest tourism hubs in the area—this hotel reflects the architectural style common in locally-owned coastal accommodations before the rise of large all-inclusive resorts. The turquoise and terracotta exterior, white balustrades, and open garden walkways offer a Caribbean vernacular blend intended for natural ventilation and communal outdoor space. El Cortecito developed through the 1980s and 1990s as a fishing village turned tourism enclave, with modest inns like this one often built and expanded in phases by local families, contrasting with the master-planned resort complexes that later defined Punta Cana’s international tourism growth.

Hotel El Cortecito Courtyard Lodgings, Punta Cana

Colorful courtyard lodging buildings at Hotel El Cortecito in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Situated in the El Cortecito beach district—one…

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, El Cortecito Inn, Hotel, Punta Cana, Resort
A surfer at Playa Macao in Dominican Republic near Punta Cana.

Surfer at Playa Macao

A surfer at Playa Macao in Dominican Republic near Punta Cana.

Bavaro, Beach, Dominican Republic, Macao, Playa Macao, Punta Cana, Surfing, Waves
Along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Macao Beach is one of the rare stretches of undeveloped shoreline in the Punta Cana region. Unlike most resort-dominated beaches of the eastern coast, Macao has remained publicly accessible, attracting both local residents and visitors for its surfing conditions, expansive sands, and panoramic views of the Atlantic. The gently rolling waves seen here are typical of the beach’s surfable breaks, shaped by offshore currents and an open coastline without coral barriers.

In the distance, the low, wooded hills form the edge of the Punta Cana–Miches coastal corridor, an area where farmland, mangroves, and small fishing communities meet tourism expansion. Known historically as a landing spot for local fishermen, Macao has also been a training and gathering place for Dominican surfing youth. Today it marks a contrast between traditional coastal use and the rapid rise of resort development across the eastern Dominican shoreline.

Shoreline Calm at Macao Beach

Along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Macao Beach is one of the rare stretches of undeveloped shoreline in…

Bavaro, Beach, Caribbean Sea, Dominican Republic, La Altagracia Province, Macao, Punta Cana
A bar and grill in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Onno’s Bar & Restaurant in El Cortecito Dominican Republic

A bar and grill in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Bar, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, Onno's Bar, Punta Cana
Onno's Bar & Restaurant near Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Onno’s Bar and Restaurant in Dominican Republic.

Onno's Bar & Restaurant near Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Bar, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, Onno's Bar, Punta Cana
Colorful sarongs, paintings, handmade bags, and souvenirs hang from rustic palm-thatched stalls built directly over the white sand near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus in southeastern Dominican Republic. These informal beach vendors are part of the longstanding tourism-driven micro-economy that developed along the shoreline between Bayahibe and Dominicus Americanus, where local artisans sell crafts to resort visitors. The improvised wooden structures—some with painted steps and corrugated roofing—reflect the region’s blend of tourism and local entrepreneurship, an essential livelihood for many residents in La Altagracia Province.

Beach vendors near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

Beach vendors in the beach near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus.

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A woman selling bread in La Romana, Dominican Republic

La Romana, Dominican Republic

A woman selling bread in La Romana, Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, La Romana
Architecture in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Architecture in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Architecture, Dominican Republic, La Romana
Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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The beach at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus. Located in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.

Beach at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

The beach at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus. Located in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.

Bavaro, Bayahibe, Beach, Dominican Republic, Hotel, Iberostar Resort, Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus, Punta Cana, Resort
Parking lot at 
Cortecito Inn in Dominican Republic.

Cortecito Inn Parking Lot Dominican Republic

Parking lot at Cortecito Inn in Dominican Republic.

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, El Cortecito Inn, Hotel, Punta Cana, Resort
"Extreme Alka-Seltzer" in Dominican Republic.

Extreme Alka-Seltzer in Dominican Republic

"Extreme Alka-Seltzer" in Dominican Republic.

Alka-Seltzer, Dominican Republic, Drugs, Medicine
RD-104 Carretera Bavaro-Miches.

Dominican Republic

RD-104 Carretera Bavaro-Miches.

Dominican Republic, El Seibo, Miches, Road
A small agricultural processing facility belonging to a local rice growers’ association in the rural district of La Gina, near Miches in eastern Dominican Republic. Buildings like this serve as cooperative hubs where farmers mill, store, and distribute rice harvested from nearby valleys and foothills. The corrugated steel structures, machinery shelters, and entry kiosk reflect a modest but functional rural agro-industrial operation supporting community-based farming. Rice cultivation has been an important part of the Dominican countryside economy for decades, particularly in the El Seibo and Hato Mayor provinces where smallholder producers rely on local cooperatives for processing and market access.

Rice Cooperative Facility in La Gina, Dominican Republic

A small agricultural processing facility belonging to a local rice growers’ association in the rural district of La Gina, near…

Dominican Republic, Miches
A winding mountain roadway in the eastern Dominican Republic cuts through lush tropical hillsides near the rural communities of Los Brazos and La Majagua in the El Seibo province. The wet pavement and reflective guardrails suggest a recent passing rain, a common occurrence in this humid, mountainous region known for its microclimates and dramatic vegetation changes. These hillside roads are vital connectors between interior farming settlements and coastal markets, often serving traffic ranging from motorcycles and produce trucks to occasional tourist excursions. Native trees and flowering plants cling to the embankment, typical of the region’s mix of hardwoods, palms, and secondary forest growth following decades of agricultural clearing.

Mountain Roadway near Los Brazos, Dominican Republic

A winding mountain roadway in the eastern Dominican Republic cuts through lush tropical hillsides near the rural communities of Los…

Dominican Republic, Los Brazos
A solitary cow stands just beyond the guardrail along Highway 107 in the Dominican Republic’s El Seibo Province, an area defined by steep hillsides, grazing land, and dense tropical vegetation. This winding road connects the interior highlands with coastal towns like Miches and is known for its sharp curves, frequent landslides, and roadside pastures where livestock freely wander. The lush slopes in the background show typical small-scale hillside grazing patterns, where cattle and goats clear patches among naturally regenerating forest. Road markings and safety reflectors highlight the rural infrastructure, while the presence of the cow illustrates the everyday intermingling of agriculture and transportation in the Dominican countryside.

Cow Pasture Along Highway 107, El Seibo Province

A solitary cow stands just beyond the guardrail along Highway 107 in the Dominican Republic’s El Seibo Province, an area…

Cow, Dominican Republic, Los Brazos
A roadside fairground in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic, blends local entertainment with visible traces of the country’s political life. Temporary carnival rides—like a small Ferris wheel and green spinning pods—sit on an open lot beside major campaign billboards promoting municipal candidates, reflecting the country’s vibrant political culture leading up to local elections. Street signs point toward nearby towns including Punta Cana and Bávaro, while the signage and infrastructure hint at the influence of regional tourism development. The scene captures the intersection of rural festivities, political campaigning, and the growing transformation of communities in the eastern Dominican Republic.

Political Signage and Carnival Rides in Laguna Verde

A roadside fairground in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic, blends local entertainment with visible traces of the country’s political life. Temporary…

Dominican Republic, Election, Joselo Martinez, La Altagracia Province, La Otra Banda, Laguna Verde, Oneida Veras, Sign
structure, with a palm-thatch roof and simple seating, reflects the informal beachfront culture of the region, where many bars operate just steps from the water. Captured at night with a long exposure, the Caribbean Sea appears smooth and misty as waves gently wash beneath the structure. In the distance, faint shoreline lights show the resort-lined coast of Punta Cana. The photo highlights the fragility of beachfront structures, many of which face increasing erosion and tidal encroachment due to coastal development and rising sea levels.

Nighttime Beach Bar on Bavaro Shoreline

structure, with a palm-thatch roof and simple seating, reflects the informal beachfront culture of the region, where many bars operate…

Bavaro, Beach, Dominican Republic
Imagine Nightclub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, occupies a repurposed limestone cave system, offering a distinctive nightlife experience shaped by the region’s natural geology. The venue retains the rugged cave façade and cavern-like interior, blending artificial lighting with tropical vegetation to accentuate its underground atmosphere. Guests enter through a torch-lit stone walkway surrounded by water channels, creating the impression of descending into a historic fortress or cavern retreat. The club became known for transforming these natural caves into themed dance halls, each room taking advantage of the acoustics and humidity of the rock chambers to host different music styles and events. This photograph shows the illuminated entrance structure against the cave wall at night, highlighting how modern entertainment adapted to local terrain rather than replacing it.

Imagine Nightclub Cave Entrance, Punta Cana

Imagine Nightclub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, occupies a repurposed limestone cave system, offering a distinctive nightlife experience shaped by…

Bar, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, Imagine Punta Cana, Nightclub, Punta Cana
The Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia in Higüey, Dominican Republic, is one of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the Caribbean. Completed in 1971, the church was designed by French architects André-Jacques Dunoyer de Segonzac and Pierre Dupré, who created a unique modernist interpretation of a basilica with towering concrete arches and geometric symmetry meant to evoke hands raised in prayer. The blue metal-framed windows contrast against the stark reinforced concrete, emphasizing both spiritual and structural purpose. The basilica was commissioned to honor the Virgin of Altagracia, protector of the Dominican people, and it officially received the status of Minor Basilica from Pope Paul VI. Known for its 80-meter bell tower and monumental entry arch, it attracts thousands of worshippers every January 21 during the Feast of Altagracia.

Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, Higüey

The Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia in Higüey, Dominican Republic, is one of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage…

Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, Cathedral, Church, Dominican Republic, Higuey
Perched high on one of the hills surrounding the coastal town of Miches in eastern Dominican Republic, Hotel La Loma offers a panoramic view of the shoreline, the town below, and the wide expanse of Laguna Redonda stretching toward the horizon. The hotel’s elevated terrace and pool area, with simple seating and curved white railings, reflects the region’s small-scale tourism development before large resort expansion began nearby in the late 2010s. From this vantage point, you can see Miches’ compact urban fabric, local cemetery, and fishing boats that support the town’s traditional economy—contrasting with growing interest in ecotourism and coastal resort projects along the north shore. The turquoise water of the protected lagoon and the dramatic storm clouds illustrate the area’s tropical climate, shaped by trade winds and sudden rainfall typical of the Dominican northeast.

Hotel La Loma Overlooking Miches and Laguna Redonda

Perched high on one of the hills surrounding the coastal town of Miches in eastern Dominican Republic, Hotel La Loma…

Dominican Republic, El Seibo, Hotel, Hotel La Loma, Miches, Scenic Overlook
Elevated above the small town of Miches on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, this vantage point offers a sweeping view of the Caribbean shoreline and the lush countryside of El Seibo Province. The town’s clustered homes, cemetery, and local roads sit beneath dramatic rain clouds moving in from the sea, while the pale turquoise water hints at the nearby shallow coastal shelf. Miches has historically relied on fishing and agriculture, but over the past decade it has become a gateway to expanding tourism projects along the coastal corridor toward Punta Cana and Samaná. From this hillside, the contrast between traditional local development and the region’s growing transformation is clearly visible against the backdrop of changing skies and the mountainous horizon.

Stormy Coastal View over Miches, Dominican Republic

Elevated above the small town of Miches on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, this vantage point offers a…

Dominican Republic, El Seibo, Miches, Overlook, Samana Bay, Scenic Overlook
Hotel Cortecito Inn, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Hotel Cortecito Inn Courtyard

Hotel Cortecito Inn, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, El Cortecito Inn, Hotel, Palm Tree, Punta Cana, Resort
Hotel Cortecito Inn, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Hotel Cortecito Inn

Hotel Cortecito Inn, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, El Cortecito Inn, Hotel, La Altagracia Province, Palm Tree, Punta Cana, Resort
Abandoned boat off the coast in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Punta Cana Boat

Abandoned boat off the coast in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Abandoned, Abandoned Boat, Bavaro, Boat, Dominican Republic, La Altagracia Province, Minnesota, Punta Cana
An abandoned gift shop in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Abandoned Gift Shop, Punta Cana

An abandoned gift shop in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Abandoned, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, Gift Shop, Minnesota, Punta Cana
A sailboat in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

A sailboat in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro, Caribbean Sea, Clouds, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, Sailboat
Along the eastern coast of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, a coastal tour boat rests against the pale sandy shore as shifting weather approaches over the Caribbean Sea. The turquoise shallows—characteristic of this stretch of the Atlantic coast lined by coral reefs—contrast sharply with a dense bank of darkening storm clouds moving inland. Beach excursions and snorkeling trips commonly depart from this area, where the water remains shallow and calm before the reef break. The photograph captures the transitional weather common to the region’s tropical maritime climate, highlighting the tension between the inviting clarity of the shoreline and the dramatic sky signaling an imminent rainfront.

Beach Boat at Punta Cana Before the Storm

Along the eastern coast of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, a coastal tour boat rests against the pale sandy…

Bavaro, Boat, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
Marathon Petroleum Corporation in St. Paul Park, Minnesota

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in St. Paul Park, MN

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in St. Paul Park, Minnesota

Gas, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Minnesota, Oil, Refinery
ADM Grain Elevator and Harris Machinery in the front. Harris Machinery covered in ice after a large fire gutted in the inside. Located in Prospect Park, Minneapolis.

ADM Grain Elevator and Harris Machinery after a fire

ADM Grain Elevator and Harris Machinery in the front. Harris Machinery covered in ice after a large fire gutted in…

ADM, Art, Dinkytown, Fire Damage, Graffiti, Grain Elevator, Harris Machinery, Mill, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prospect Park, United Crushers
The Wabasha Street Bridge in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The bridge is over the Mississippi River.

Wabasha Street Bridge Reflections

The Wabasha Street Bridge in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The bridge is over the Mississippi River.

Bridge, Minnesota, Mississippi River, River, Wabasha Bridge
A firefighting training facility in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Firefighter Training Facility in Burnsville Minnesota

A firefighting training facility in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Burnsville, Fire department, Minnesota, Training Facility
The Downtown Minneapolis core.

Downtown Minneapolis Core

The Downtown Minneapolis core.

Cityscape, Downtown, Downtown Minneapolis, Long Exposure, Minneapolis, Minneapolis at Night, Minneapolis Skyline At Night, Minnesota, Skyline
The Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600 bed prison has been closed since 2010.

Prairie Correctional Facility Appleton Minnesota

The Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600 bed prison has been closed since 2010.

Appleton, ICE, Minnesota, Prairie Correctional Facility, Prison, Private Prison
Entrance to the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota.

The 1,600 bed facility that's been closed since 2010 has been mentioned in plans by the federal government to be used as a ICE detention facility.

Front gate at Prairie Correctional Facility Appleton Minnesota

Entrance to the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600 bed facility that's been closed since 2010 has been…

Appleton, ICE, Minnesota, Prairie Correctional Facility, Prison, Private Prison
Security fencing around the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota.

The 1,600 bed facility that's been closed since 2010 has been mentioned in plans by the federal government to be used as a ICE detention facility.

Razor wire at Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton MN

Security fencing around the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600 bed facility that's been closed since 2010 has…

Appleton, ICE, Minnesota, Prairie Correctional Facility, Prison, Private Prison
Buildings in downtown Chicago.

Downtown Chicago Buildings August 2015

Buildings in downtown Chicago.

Chicago, Chicago Loop, Cityscape, Downtown Chicago, Illinois
3M plant in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

3M Plant in Cottage Grove

3M plant in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

3M, Cottage Grove, Factory, Manufacturing Plant, Maplewood, Minnesota
3M manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

3M Cottage Grove

3M manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

3M, Cottage Grove, Factory, Manufacturing Plant, Maplewood, Minnesota
3M plant in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

3M Manufacturing in Cottage Grove

3M plant in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

3M, Cottage Grove, Factory, Manufacturing Plant, Maplewood, Minnesota
The Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Government Center on the right.

Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis on a sunny day

The Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Government Center on the right.

Capella Tower, Courthouse, Downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Bank Plaza
Demolition of the Star Tribune building in downtown Minneapolis. The building was razed to make room for construction of US Bank Stadium and the nearby area.

Star Tribune Demolition in 2015

Demolition of the Star Tribune building in downtown Minneapolis. The building was razed to make room for construction of US…

Demolition, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Redevelopment, Star Tribune
Polymet Mining/Glencore copper mine in Hoyt Lakes Minnesota.

Polymet Mining Company/Glencore mine in Hoyt Lakes

Polymet Mining/Glencore copper mine in Hoyt Lakes Minnesota.

Copper Mine, Erie Basin, Glencore, Hoyt Lakes, LTV, LTV Mine, LTV Steel, Mining, Minnesota, National Forest, Polymet Mining Company, Superior National Forest
Solar panels on a rooftop in downtown Minneapolis.

Solar panels on a Minneapolis rooftop

Solar panels on a rooftop in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Solar Panels
Construction of the Wells Fargo towers in Downtown East in Minneapolis, July 2015.

Wells Fargo Towers going up in Downtown East

Construction of the Wells Fargo towers in Downtown East in Minneapolis, July 2015.

Construction, Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Development, Minnesota, Tower Crane, Wells Fargo Tower
U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, began construction in December 2013 on the site of the former Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. The stadium’s steel skeleton, seen here during its mid-construction phase, showcases the dramatic angular geometry that defines its final form — a nod to both Nordic shipbuilding and Minnesota’s icy winter landscapes.

The project, designed by HKS Architects and constructed by Mortenson, features over 19,000 tons of structural steel and spans 1.75 million square feet. Its transparent ETFE roof panels and vast steel trusses were among the most complex structural assemblies ever attempted in a U.S. stadium build.

Completed in 2016, the $1.1 billion stadium remains one of the most technically ambitious indoor venues in North America, notable for its fixed-roof design, massive glass curtain walls, and precision-engineered support cranes like the red lattice boom seen here — used to hoist the roof trusses into place during overnight construction sessions.

Construction of U.S. Bank Stadium’s Steel Frame, Minneapolis,

U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, began construction in December 2013 on the site of the former Hubert…

Construction, Crane, Downtown, Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium
Chicago Architecture and Lake Michigan

901 Marquette, IDS Center, Foshay Tower in Minneapolis

Chicago Architecture and Lake Michigan

Cityscape, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, TCF Tower
Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota. The amusement park owned by Cedar Fair opened in 1976.

Valleyfair Amusement park in Shakopee Minnesota

Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota. The amusement park owned by Cedar Fair opened in 1976.

Amusement Park, Cedar Fair, Minnesota, Shakopee, Valleyfair
Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Outisde Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center

Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, Hospital, Kirkbride, Minnesota
The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Fergus Falls Kirkbride in Minnesota

The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, Hospital, Kirkbride, Minnesota
The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Minnesota

The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, Hospital, Kirkbride, Minnesota
An abandoned schoolhouse in Crystal Springs, North Dakota.

Abandoned School in Crystal Springs North Dakota

An abandoned schoolhouse in Crystal Springs, North Dakota.

Abandoned, Abandoned School, Crystal Springs, North Dakota, School
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park overlook and the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park overlook

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park overlook and the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Bismark, Missouri River, North Dakota, Overlook, State Park
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Bismark, North Dakota

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, North Dakota

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Bismark, North Dakota

Bismark, North Dakota, Park, State Park
Campsite at Sportsmen Centennial Park in Garrison, North Dakota.

Sportsman’s Centennial Park Camping

Campsite at Sportsmen Centennial Park in Garrison, North Dakota.

Camp Spots, Campground, Camping, Garrison, North Dakota, Tent Camping
Allis-Chalmers tractor found in North Dakota.

Allis-Chalmers Tractor in North Dakota

Allis-Chalmers tractor found in North Dakota.

Allis Chalmers, Engine, Grain Elevator, North Dakota, Ryder, Tractor
Juniper Campground at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.

Juniper Campground, Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Juniper Campground at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.

Campground, Camping, Fog, Juniper Campground, National Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota oil fields in July 2015 in the middle of the night.

Oil Drilling in North Dakota

North Dakota oil fields in July 2015 in the middle of the night.

North Dakota, OIl Drilling, Oil Fields
The Fairview Lift Bridge over the Yellowstone River in North Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Fairview Lift Bridge, North Dakota

The Fairview Lift Bridge over the Yellowstone River in North Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic…

Bridge, Fairview Lift Bridge, North Dakota, Yellowstone River
Oil rig in Charbonneau, North Dakota.

Charbonneau Oil Drilling

Oil rig in Charbonneau, North Dakota.

Charbonneau, Ghost Town, North Dakota, OIl Drilling, Oil Rig
Charbonneau, North Dakota Ghost Town

Charbonneau, North Dakota Ghost Town

Charbonneau, North Dakota Ghost Town

Abandoned, Charbonneau, Farm, Ghost Town, Grain Elevator, Minnesota, North Dakota
A elevator in Charbonneau, North Dakota.

Charbonneau Ghost Town

A elevator in Charbonneau, North Dakota.

Charbonneau, Ghost Town, Grain Elevator, North Dakota
The North Dakota badlands as seen from the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.

North Dakota Badlands July 2015

The North Dakota badlands as seen from the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.

Badlands National Park, Landscape, National Park, North Dakota, South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Highway near Wolford, North Dakota.

North Dakota Highway

Highway near Wolford, North Dakota.

Fog, Haze, Highway, North Dakota, Road, Smoke, Street, WIldfire Smoke, Wolford
Highway 17 near Starkweather, North Dakota.

Highway 17, North Dakota

Highway 17 near Starkweather, North Dakota.

Flowers, Fog, Highway, Highway 17, North Dakota, Starkweather
Grass near Starkweather North Dakota

Grass near Starkweather North Dakota

Grass near Starkweather North Dakota

Flowers, Grass, North Dakota, Starkweather
Sunset at Woodland Resort on Devil's Lake in North Dakota.

Woodland Resort on Devils Lake

Sunset at Woodland Resort on Devil's Lake in North Dakota.

Devils Lake, Lake, North Dakota, Resort, Sunset, Woodland Resort
Devils Lake State Park in North Dakota.

Devils Lake State Park

Devils Lake State Park in North Dakota.

Devils Lake State Park, North Dakota, State Park
The now demolished West Publishing building in downtown St. Paul as seen in 2015.

West Publishing in Downtown St. Paul

The now demolished West Publishing building in downtown St. Paul as seen in 2015.

Abandoned, Abandoned Building, Minnesota, West Publishing
St. Louis River at Jay Cooke State Park in June 2015.

St. Louis River at Jay Cook State Park June 2015

St. Louis River at Jay Cooke State Park in June 2015.

Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota, Minnesota State Park, River
Suspension bridge in Jay Cooke State Park over the St. Louis River.

Jay Cooke State Park Suspension Bridge

Suspension bridge in Jay Cooke State Park over the St. Louis River.

Bridge, Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota, Minnesota State Park, Suspension Bridge
Minneapolis City Hall in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Hall and Downtown Sunset

Minneapolis City Hall in downtown Minneapolis.

City Hall, Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Sunset
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