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December 2024 — Newly erected fencing and Minnetonka Police security cameras outside the corporate headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka, Minnesota on December 8, 2024. The insurance company’s CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th, 2024 in New York City. The man who was shown on a security camera shooting Thompson has not yet been identified or arrested.
December 2024 — Newly erected fencing and Minnetonka Police security cameras outside the corporate headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka, Minnesota on December 8, 2024. The insurance company’s CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th, 2024 in New York City. The man who was shown on a security camera shooting Thompson has not yet been identified or arrested.
December 2024 — Police outside the corporate headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka, Minnesota on December 8, 2024. The insurance company’s CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th, 2024 in New York City. The man who was shown on a security camera shooting Thompson has not yet been identified or arrested.
December 2024 — Newly erected fencing and Minnetonka Police security cameras outside the corporate headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka, Minnesota on December 8, 2024. The insurance company’s CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th, 2024 in New York City. The man who was shown on a security camera shooting Thompson has not yet been identified or arrested.
December 2024 — Stacks of Marlboro cigarette cartons are arranged neatly in a duty-free shop at Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The bold red-and-white packaging contrasts sharply with the health warnings — “Smoking kills” and “Smoking seriously harms you and others around you.” The display, priced in both U.S. dollars and pesos, reflects international tobacco regulations that require prominent labeling even in airport retail environments catering to travelers.
December 2024 — A close-up of bilingual directional signage inside Puerto Vallarta International Airport shows clear guidance for travelers in both Spanish and English. The yellow and white board directs passengers toward Gates 1–2 (“Puertas”) and nearby restrooms (“Sanitarios”), featuring internationally recognized icons for accessibility. This simple yet essential detail reflects Mexico’s effort to accommodate global visitors arriving through one of the country’s busiest coastal gateways.
December 2024 — Passengers move through the arrivals and departures concourse at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport), a major gateway for visitors to the Pacific coast. The yellow signage directs travelers toward check-in counters and baggage claim as people queue at kiosks and cafés like Subway and AeroMarket. The space, marked by distinctive blue air ducts and polished stone floors, reflects the airport’s recent modernization—balancing local efficiency with the flow of international tourism feeding the resorts along Bahía de Banderas.
December 2024 — Two bright red towel cards from RIU Hotels & Resorts rest on a polished mahogany table, displaying the chain’s minimalist folded-towel icon and signature white typography. The background sign, embossed with the RIU logo and slogan “As you like it,” reflects the resort’s global branding known across beach destinations like Puerto Vallarta. These cards, exchanged for beach towels, symbolize the finely tuned logistics of high-volume hospitality—where even leisure operates with efficiency and precision.
December 2024 — An arcade-style slot machine featuring characters from Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros franchise sits in a small-town game room in rural Mexico. These hybrid machines blend bright pop culture imagery with traditional fruit slot mechanics, often appearing in corner stores or markets. The colorful display includes Mario, Pikachu, and Link—iconic figures reimagined for a local form of low-stakes entertainment that bridges nostalgia, informal gaming culture, and Mexico’s enduring fascination with coin-operated amusements.
December 2024 — A quiet cobblestone street winds through the historic center of San Sebastián del Oeste, a mountain town tucked into the Sierra Madre Occidental of Jalisco. The preserved adobe houses, painted in the traditional red-and-white palette with tiled roofs, evoke its 17th-century mining heritage. This view captures the town’s timeless character—narrow lanes, rustic façades, and bursts of bougainvillea that frame the colonial-era charm of one of Mexico’s most atmospheric Pueblos Mágicos.
December 2024 — A small village pharmacy and convenience shop in San Sebastián del Oeste, Jalisco, displays everyday items from candy and cookies to basic clothing under hand-painted signs and Christmas garlands. The dual storefront—Farmacia Gretel and Tienda de Ropa Ingrith—reflects the multipurpose nature of businesses in this mountain town, where colonial-era buildings with thick adobe walls still house family-run enterprises. San Sebastián’s preserved architecture and slow rhythm have made it one of Mexico’s officially designated Pueblos Mágicos, drawing visitors seeking a glimpse of traditional Sierra Madre life.
December 2024 — Signage at the entranve to Mexican Magical Town San Sebastian.
December 2024 — The Villa Cocoa Chocolate Factory in San Sebastian, Mexico. Can confirm, the chocolate is very good.
December 2024 — The Villa Cocoa Chocolate Factory in San Sebastian, Mexico. Can confirm, the chocolate is very good.
December 2024 — This bridge marks the boundary between Jalisco and Nayarit in western Mexico, a crossing that connects travelers heading north from Puerto Vallarta toward Riviera Nayarit. The single-span concrete structure with its yellow guardrails spans a deep ravine surrounded by subtropical vegetation typical of coastal mountain terrain. A small roadside sign at the far end welcomes drivers to Nayarit, signaling the transition between two of Mexico’s most visited coastal states.
December 2024 — A really great sunset from the Riu in Puerto Vallarta facing the Pacific Ocean.
December 2024 — A restaurant in Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta.
December 2024 — The densely layered hillsides of Puerto Vallarta rise above Playa de los Muertos, one of the city’s most iconic and active beachfronts. The shoreline is packed with rows of umbrellas and sunbathers, backed by mid-century and modern resort towers stacked against the green slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Fishermen, swimmers, and jet-ski riders share the bay, while pelicans glide overhead. The neighborhood of Zona Romántica just inland mixes narrow cobblestone streets with lively bars and cafes, making this stretch of the Bahía de Banderas one of Mexico’s most photographed coastal skylines and a focal point of everyday life for both locals and visitors.
December 2024 — Los Muertos Pier along Playa de los Muertos in Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
December 2024 — Amid a colorful array of sun hats and tourist apparel, a display of handcrafted souvenir signs made from repurposed Mexican license plates fills this small stall in Puerto Vallarta’s bustling shopping district. The plates feature playful, tongue-in-cheek phrases — a hallmark of beachside humor catering to travelers exploring the town’s narrow cobblestone streets. Surrounding the display are racks of wide-brimmed hats and caps branded with “Bass Pro Shops” and “Puerto Vallarta,” blending North American pop culture with the distinctly local artisan aesthetic. These market scenes embody the resort city’s mix of craftsmanship, commerce, and lighthearted tourism that defines much of coastal Mexico.
December 2024 — A coin-operated public payphone marked “Monedas 090” stands on a cobblestone street in central Puerto Vallarta, a reminder of the pre-digital era still visible in everyday urban life. Behind it, a mix of aging vehicles, small storefronts, and whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs reflect the city’s blend of local tradition and evolving modernity. These relics of analog communication, though seldom used today, remain scattered across Mexico’s towns and resort cities — quiet artifacts of an infrastructure that once connected travelers and locals alike.
December 2024 — A new fleet of electric bicycles for the Puerto Vallarta municipal police stands ready for deployment, each bearing the city’s emblem and markings for the Policía Turística. These fat-tire e-bikes, still wrapped in protective film, are part of an initiative to increase patrol mobility along the Malecón, beaches, and narrow city streets. The compact, battery-powered design enables officers to respond quickly through the resort’s bustling pedestrian areas while reducing emissions and traffic congestion along the bayfront.
December 2024 — The lively Malecón promenade in Puerto Vallarta stretches along the Bay of Banderas, framed by rows of palms, open-air cafés, and small artisan stands shaded by red umbrellas. Visitors walk the cobblestone walkway past shops like Casa Mina and La Chata, where colorful papel picado flags flutter above the outdoor seating. In the distance, high-rise hotels mark the city’s modern skyline, while the older seafront retains the intimate, walkable character that has made this coastal destination one of Mexico’s most beloved beach towns.
December 2024 — A narrow street in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica angles upward toward the city’s steep green hills, where a red-and-white radio tower crowns a weathered building labeled Restaurante El Panorama. The scene captures the city’s layered verticality—low stucco terraces with clay roofs in the foreground give way to midcentury apartment towers clinging to the slopes. The dense mix of balconies, street lamps, and satellite dishes reflects Puerto Vallarta’s blend of resort development and lived-in coastal community, where mountain terrain meets compact urban architecture.
December 2024 — A coin-operated public payphone marked “Monedas 090” stands on a cobblestone street in central Puerto Vallarta, a reminder of the pre-digital era still visible in everyday urban life. Behind it, a mix of aging vehicles, small storefronts, and whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs reflect the city’s blend of local tradition and evolving modernity. These relics of analog communication, though seldom used today, remain scattered across Mexico’s towns and resort cities — quiet artifacts of an infrastructure that once connected travelers and locals alike.
December 2024 — A colorful souvenir shop in Puerto Vallarta displays a mix of handmade textiles, luchador masks, and woven bags beside a bold political T-shirt. The storefront sign, “Peyote People — Native Folk Art,” hints at a focus on indigenous crafts, yet the juxtaposition of local artistry with sharp political commentary captures the layered nature of Mexican tourist zones. From bright ponchos and beach gear to expressive graphic tees, the shopfront reflects the blend of commerce, art, and opinion that defines many coastal market streets across Mexico.
December 2024 — A pair of weathered stickers cling to a rusted street pole along a cobblestone street in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. One features a political caricature with the word “GENOCIDE,” while the other, a minimalist face design, sits just below. Cars and pedestrians move through the narrow street lined with traditional whitewashed buildings, tiled roofs, and small local shops. The scene reflects how political expression and street art intermingle in everyday urban spaces, even in tourist-heavy coastal towns.
December 2024 — Along the long shoreline of Nuevo Vallarta, visitors stroll the water’s edge where the resort towers of Riviera Nayarit meet the Pacific. The line of hotels and condominiums stretches toward Puerto Vallarta in the distance, marking one of Mexico’s most developed coastal corridors. Behind the beachfront skyline rise the forested slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental, framing the region’s distinctive geography—where mountains descend sharply into the sea and urban leisure merges with natural backdrop.
December 2024 — Along the shoreline of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, people gather where the city meets the Pacific Ocean. Families cool off in the surf as the day winds down, while a local horse handler offers rides along the sand — a long-standing tradition of the bayfront. The beach, backed by the green ridges of the Sierra Madre, remains one of the central gathering spaces for Vallarta residents and visitors alike, blending tourism, community, and everyday coastal life.
November 2024 — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection has been an ongoing protest zone since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
November 2024 — Birthday candles an the George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square as seen in November 2024. The memorial is part of an ongoing protest at the intersection since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
November 2024 — Letters formed to spell Trump as seen on an electrical box at Blaisdell and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
November 2024 — New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.
November 2024 — New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.
November 2024 — New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.
November 2024 — New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.
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October 2024 — A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;
October 2024 — Political yard signs on the fence in front of a home in South Minneapolis prior to 2024 Presidential Election.
October 2024 — A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
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October 2024 — A "You Vote Here" yard sign seen in Minneapolis.
October 2024 — Amy Klobuchar and a Harris Walz yard sign seen in South Minneapolis, October 2024.
October 2024 — A MNVotes.gov "You vote here" sign in a yard in South Minneapolis in October 2024.
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October 2024 — "Stop Project 2025" "Minnesotans For Harris Walz" yard signs in South Minneapolis.
October 2024 — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign in South Minneapolis, Seen less than a month away from the 2024 Presidential election.
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October 2024 — An October supermoon rising over the "big 3" buildings in downtown Minneapolis.
October 2024 — People stand in line at First Avenue concert hall in Downtown Minneapolis.
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October 2024 — Biker stops in front of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. As seen from 36th Street.
October 2024 — Trees changing colors reflecting on the water of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis.
October 2024 — Visible northern lights in Minneapolis in October 2024.
October 2024 — The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.
October 2024 — The West Baptism River near the town of Isabella in Northern Minnesota, Superior National Forest.
October 2024 — A forest road during fall up in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.
October 2024 — Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.
October 2024 — Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.
October 2024 — Clear skies and stars in the Superior National Forest near BWCA.
September 2024 — The American and Minnesota state flags ripple above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis, silhouetted against the glass and steel geometry of nearby modern office buildings. Completed in 1929, the Foshay Tower was the city’s first skyscraper and remained its tallest structure for over three decades. Modeled after the Washington Monument, it symbolized both the ambition and excess of the late Jazz Age. Today, the tower stands as a protected landmark, housing a hotel and museum that preserve its Art Deco legacy. The juxtaposition of flags and architecture here reflects Minnesota’s blend of historic pride and urban evolution — a monument to both civic identity and architectural endurance.
September 2024 — Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake during above average high temperatures in late September. The beach is on the shore of Cedar Lake.
September 2024 — A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street. (Downtown Minneapolis, September 2024)
September 2024 — A lit up Uptown Theater sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — A Travel Wisconsin billboard seen in Uptown Minneapolis.
September 2024 — Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer - on one wheel.
September 2024 — Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)
September 2024 — Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.
September 2024 — Another new bench on Cedar Lake. This one with a plaque that reads "for my husband Geoffrey Hellman who finds his peace here on the shores of Cedar Lake. Randi" For $5,000 you too can have a bench with your name on it for 10 years..
September 2024 — The signs at Beckett's Bar on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The bar takes the place of the former Country Bar and more recently Fool Me Once.
September 2024 — The Midtown Greenway runs beneath a series of bridges in south Minneapolis, shown here during evening hours with red tail lights from passing cyclists marking the trail’s path. Originally a railroad corridor built in the early 20th century, the Greenway was converted into a protected urban bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s. Flanked by apartments, offices, and green spaces, it serves as a major east–west transportation corridor connecting Uptown to the Mississippi River while supporting Minneapolis’s commitment to sustainable transit.
September 2024 — Man flips pizza dough at Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — Full Moon in Uptown Minneapolis from Lake Street.
September 2024 — A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
September 2024 — A reflective orange label on a metal utility pole base in Minneapolis reads “Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value,” a deterrent to metal theft common in urban infrastructure. These signs are typically installed by city or utility crews to reduce vandalism and theft of copper wiring from streetlights and signal systems. Aluminum, though less conductive than copper, is widely used for cost and safety reasons in public electrical networks across Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.
September 2024 — Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters in May 2020 and is being renovated into an community voting center.
September 2024 — Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into a voting center.
September 2024 — A flyer reading "We are relaunching our petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission in Minneapolis. Come learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers and sign the new petition!" found on a post outside the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
September 2024 — Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar yard signs in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.
September 2024 — Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis
September 2024 — Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis
September 2024 — Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024
September 2024 — A temporary “Turtle X-ing” sign stands beside a paved trail managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, reminding cyclists and pedestrians to slow down for turtles crossing the path. Each spring and summer, snapping and painted turtles migrate between nearby lakes and wetlands to lay eggs in sandy soil along the city’s parkways. These seasonal signs are part of Minneapolis’s broader effort to balance recreation with urban wildlife protection, especially around the Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Creek trail systems.
September 2024 — Signs outside the Uptown Theater reminding ticket holders there will be No Moshing allowed at tonight's Cuban Buena Vista Social Orchestra show...
September 2024 — Warm light from a September sunset on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — Window wrap on a McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — Stud Of The Week on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — A mural on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis by the artist Black Daze.
September 2024 — MAD DADs violence interrupters walk past the Midtown Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, Ricky Cobb, and George Floyd written on the former Midtown Sheraton on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
September 2024 — A fisherman casts a rod into Cedar Lake in Minneapolis on September 11, 2024.
September 2024 — A man wearing a Swoosh High shirt in Uptown Minneapolis. Hennepin Avenue has been under construction for quite some time as it's reconfigured.
September 2024 — Sepultura on the Uptown Theater marquee in Uptown Minneapolis.
September 2024 — Layers of fencing up around the sidewalk on E 31st Street in Minneapolis. Fencing went up in stages after people pitches tents under the bridge.
September 2024 — MNDOT installed fencing on 31st Street in Minneapolis. Fencing was installed after an encampment was removed.
September 2024 — Minneapolis police speak to a man on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.