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August 2018 — A stairwell winds through the interior of NASA’s Vertical Assembly Center at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The industrial structure, with its orange and blue framework, provides access to various levels of the 170-foot-tall welding system used to assemble core stages of the Space Launch System. The facility supports precision manufacturing for the Artemis program’s heavy-lift rockets.
August 2018 — A view from the upper levels of the Vertical Assembly Center at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The massive blue structure supports the assembly and welding of the Space Launch System’s core stage, the primary rocket used for Artemis missions. This 170-foot-tall tool precisely aligns and joins large rocket sections, a key part of NASA’s ongoing production of deep space launch vehicles.
August 2018 — The Spacecraft Adapter Cone for NASA’s Orion Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) is shown during assembly inside the manufacturing facility. This conical structure connects the Orion crew module and service module to the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, housing critical components such as separation hardware, wiring harnesses, and payload deployment systems. Its reinforced aluminum construction includes visible thermal protection areas, structural attachment brackets, and integrated circuitry for communication and control. EM-1, later renamed Artemis I, was designed as an uncrewed test flight to evaluate Orion’s deep-space capabilities for future crewed lunar missions.
August 2018 — The Orion spacecraft’s crew module sits on a transport platform at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. Built by Lockheed Martin, this pressure vessel is the primary structure that will house astronauts during Artemis missions to the Moon. The aluminum-lithium frame, painted in primer yellow, is designed to withstand both launch forces and the harsh conditions of deep space. Each module undergoes precision assembly and testing at Michoud before being shipped to Kennedy Space Center for outfitting and integration with the Space Launch System rocket.
August 2018 — The Orion crew module is seen in mid-assembly at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Built by Lockheed Martin, the pressure vessel forms the core structure of the spacecraft that will carry astronauts on Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. The aluminum-lithium frame is precision-welded to withstand the stresses of launch and deep-space travel, while the black sections mark window openings for crew visibility during flight. Each unit is assembled and tested at Michoud before being shipped to the Kennedy Space Center for integration with the European Service Module and the Space Launch System rocket.
August 2018 — The interior of NASA’s Pegasus barge shows its cavernous cargo bay, designed to carry the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket stages from New Orleans to Florida. The reinforced hull and climate-controlled enclosure protect rocket components from Gulf Coast humidity and salt exposure during transit. Originally built in 1999 to move Space Shuttle external tanks, Pegasus was lengthened and upgraded in 2014 to accommodate the larger Artemis-era core stages. The vessel remains a vital part of NASA’s logistics network, connecting Michoud Assembly Facility with Kennedy Space Center via a 900-mile inland and coastal route.
August 2018 — The NASA transport barge Pegasus is shown moored at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. Designed to carry the massive core stages of the Space Launch System (SLS), Pegasus features a climate-controlled cargo hold and a retractable bow door to accommodate the rocket’s 212-foot-long components. Originally used to move Space Shuttle external tanks, the vessel was extensively refitted and lengthened in 2014 to support NASA’s Artemis program. It remains a key link between NASA’s Gulf Coast manufacturing site and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
August 2018 — The NASA barge Pegasus moored along the Intracoastal Waterway near New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally built in 1999 to carry Space Shuttle external tanks from Michoud to Kennedy Space Center, the vessel was later extended and modernized to transport the massive core stages of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). Operated by the U.S. Maritime Administration and NASA’s logistics teams, Pegasus remains a vital link between Gulf Coast manufacturing and Florida launch operations for Artemis missions.
August 2018 — Nasa's Pegasus barge that will carry fuel tanks for the Space Launch System to other NASA facilities for testing and launches. More Info: NASA Infographic: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/multimedia/barge-pegasus-infographic Pegasus Barge Fact Sheet: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/sls_pegasus_fact_sheet_508_final_04212017.pdf
August 2018 — Inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, this image captures a detailed look at the Vertical Assembly Structure where components of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage are integrated. Michoud is responsible for producing and assembling the massive cryogenic fuel tanks and structural sections for Artemis missions. The image highlights upper-level access platforms, fluid transfer lines, structural support towers, and work platforms surrounding cylindrical core stage hardware. The illuminated scaffolding, wiring harnesses, and service walkways reflect the precision required for assembling high-tolerance aerospace structures intended for deep space missions. The facility plays a key role in preparing the United States’ next-generation launch vehicles for lunar exploration.
August 2018 — The main assembly hall of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, seen from the west apron. Originally constructed during World War II for manufacturing Liberty ships and later used for Saturn V and Space Shuttle external tank production, the site continues to play a central role in the U.S. space program. Today, Boeing and NASA engineers fabricate and assemble the massive core stages of the Space Launch System (SLS) inside this facility for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.
August 2018 — A completed dome section, likely part of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage, sits wrapped and staged outside the Boeing production area at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The massive structure, used to cap propellant tanks, rests on a mobile transport frame against the weathered doors of an aging assembly hangar — a visual contrast between decades of industrial heritage and the cutting edge of modern rocketry. The surface reflections from the wet concrete emphasize the scale and symmetry of this aerospace component awaiting the next step in its journey toward integration.
August 2018 — A model SLS rocket outside the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility. The model was used to test transporting on the NASA barge.
August 2018 — Inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, a massive aluminum dome section undergoes welding using a PAR Systems I-Stir Friction Welder — a precision tool developed for joining thick aerospace materials without melting them. This technique, essential for spacecraft and fuel tank construction, uses frictional heat and mechanical pressure to create exceptionally strong, defect-free joints. Boeing engineers employ the system for the assembly of rocket and space vehicle components, part of a long legacy of large-scale fabrication at Michoud dating back to the Saturn V and Space Shuttle programs.
August 2018 — At NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Boeing engineers use a PAR Systems I-STIR Friction-Stir Welder to join massive aluminum dome sections for next-generation aerospace vehicles. The process forges metal under intense pressure and heat without melting it, producing welds with exceptional structural integrity for components such as rocket fuel tanks and spacecraft pressure vessels. The Michoud facility, once home to Saturn V and Space Shuttle tank production, continues its role as one of the nation’s key centers for large-scale precision manufacturing and spaceflight hardware assembly.
August 2018 — Inside the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility where the SLS and Artemis is being built.
August 2018 — A recreational basketball court at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans features the NASA insignia at center court and solar-powered lighting along its perimeter. The court sits on the expansive campus where large-scale aerospace hardware is built, including rocket stages and spacecraft components. Michoud, once known for producing the Saturn V and Space Shuttle external tanks, remains an active center for both engineering and community life for NASA employees and contractors.
July 2018 — Viewed from behind the machinery, the pumpjack overlooks a sweeping stretch of North Dakota badlands. Its rusted gears and faded paint contrast sharply with the vivid red earth and green hills—a scene that captures both the rugged beauty and industrial imprint of the oil fields.
July 2018 — Killdeer Waterworks building in North Dakota.
July 2018 — Sunlight glints off the rusted steel of a working pumpjack, its rhythmic motion cutting through the quiet plains air. Shot from below, the towering machine looms against the sky—a reminder of the human industry that continues to shape the remote oil fields of the American West.
July 2018 — A weathered pumpjack rises from the red clay of western North Dakota, slowly rocking under the midday sun. Once a quiet symbol of rural industry, it now stands as a reminder of the region’s deep ties to oil production and the changing energy landscape of the American Plains.
July 2018 — Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
June 2018 — The now demolished General Mills plant in Janesville Wisconsin.
June 2018 — Scaffolding on the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul.
May 2018 — The final days of Winter Park, the Minnesota Vikings Eden Prairie, MN practice facility.
May 2018 — General Mills World Headquarters in Golden Valley, MN
May 2018 — Closed in 2018 after 25 years, the Manns St. Louis Park Cinema.
May 2018 — General Mills sign outside of their corporate headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
May 2018 — General Mills sign at General Mills headquarters near Minneapolis.
May 2018 — General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
May 2018 — General Mills World Headquarters just outside of Minneapolis.
May 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the North on the Mississippi River.
May 2018 — Target Field in Minneapolis. Homem of the Minnesota Twins.
May 2018 — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 in Downtown Minneapolis.
May 2018 — Lowry Hill Tunnel in downtown Minneapolis.
May 2018 — Minnesota Marsh
May 2018 — Secondary TSA screening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
May 2018 — Secondary TSA screening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
May 2018 — Autoamted Passport Control (APC) at the Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
May 2018 — A Telmex pay phone found in Mexico City.
May 2018 — Pedestrians cross a street at Mexico City’s ZĂłcalo, with the ornate colonial-era Government Palace and other historic administrative buildings lining the square. The Mexican flag is visible flying above the rooftops, while traffic lights and landscaped roundabouts frame the busy intersection.
May 2018 — Intersection in Mexico City’s historic center with pedestrians crossing and cyclists moving along the street. Colonial-era buildings with balconies line the block, housing shops at street level. A bus and several storefronts with awnings are visible further down the road.
May 2018 — A street in Mexico City’s historic center with pedestrians walking past shops and vendors. A bright yellow hotel building with blue trim stands on the corner, while a tricycle cart carrying large water jugs moves through the scene. Trees line the walkway, and people gather along the shaded sidewalks.
May 2018 — View over the rooftops of central Mexico City, where a large Mexican flag is raised above the buildings near the ZĂłcalo. In the distance, church domes and towers rise over the historic district, with modern high-rises visible further out along the skyline.
May 2018 — Rooftops of Mexico City’s historic center fill the foreground, with flat structures, water tanks, and makeshift additions visible across the skyline. Toward the horizon, modern high-rise buildings such as Torre Latinoamericana and Torre Reforma rise above the urban sprawl, contrasting with the older low-rise construction of the central district.
May 2018 — A busy street scene in Mexico City’s historic center, viewed from the steps of the Metropolitan Cathedral. Pedestrians fill the avenue leading eastward, lined with colonial-era buildings. In the background, the domes and towers of additional churches rise above the rooftops, marking the dense architectural landscape of the city’s downtown.
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May 2018 — A bright orange Mexico City Metro train runs alongside the Viaducto highway, partially framed by trees and fencing that separate it from the busy traffic corridor. The train’s distinctive color has become a visual emblem of the city’s vast and aging transit network, originally launched in 1969. These rubber-tired trains serve millions of riders daily, threading through tunnels and elevated sections across the capital. Here, the contrast between greenery, concrete, and the orange carriages underscores the Metro’s integration into the urban landscape—an ever-moving artery of one of the world’s largest cities.
April 2018 — Inside a Mexico City hotel, warm amber lights from onyx columns reflect across a polished marble floor, creating a calm, cinematic glow. At the far end, a mural in rich blues depicts a silhouetted figure surrounded by celestial forms—part of the city’s long tradition of integrating public art into architectural spaces. The interior design blends modernist geometry with soft natural materials, emphasizing both luxury and restraint. Subtle symmetry, clean lines, and the interplay between shadow and illumination give the space a quiet sense of sophistication common in the capital’s mid-to-high-end hotels.
April 2018 — Someone driving a motorcycle around Fuente de los Buhos.
April 2018 — Cto. Interior Melchor Ocampo, Mexico City
April 2018 — The dense vertical rhythm of Avenida Reforma captures Mexico City’s layered identity — a metropolis balancing past and future. In the foreground, aging residential blocks bear graffiti and sun-faded paint, symbols of mid-century urban life. Rising behind them are the glass and concrete spires of the city’s new financial core, including Torre Reforma, Torre BBVA, and Torre Mayor, among the tallest buildings in Latin America. The contrast is striking: the utilitarian decay of the 20th century meets the engineered ambition of the 21st. Beneath it all, traffic surges westward toward Chapultepec, reflecting the restless motion of a city forever under construction.
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April 2018 — Mexico City is shown from above at sunset, with the Paseo de la Reforma running diagonally through the right side of the image. To the left, the dense central districts display mid-rise buildings with red rooftops, while clusters of high-rise office towers dominate the skyline further west. The large green area on the right is the Alameda Central park. In the distance, the Sierra Madre mountains form the backdrop under a layer of clouds.
April 2018 — Looking south from the Torre Latinoamericana, this panoramic view captures the vast scale of Mexico City as it extends across the Valley of Mexico. The dense grid of the Centro Histórico transitions into modern commercial districts, framed by the distant volcanic mountains. Visible near the center are landmarks like Eje Central Avenue and the white dome of the historic Arena Coliseo, testifying to the city’s complex layering of colonial architecture and modern urban growth.
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April 2018 — An aerial view of Alameda Central, Mexico City’s oldest public park, established in 1592 and redesigned in the 19th century in the European style. The white semicircular monument visible on the left is the Hemiciclo a Juárez, erected in 1910 to honor President Benito Juárez. The park’s grid of walkways, fountains, and neoclassical sculptures serves as a green centerpiece of the Centro Histórico, surrounded by civic and cultural landmarks like the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
April 2018 — A busy corner in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico where Calle República de Uruguay meets Calle 5 de Febrero. The block’s centuries-old volcanic stone buildings, typical of the colonial period, now house small shops and street vendors that reflect the area’s dense commercial activity. The facade’s weathered cantera stone and red tezontle give the structure its distinctive character, common in pre-19th century civic architecture throughout the historic core.
April 2018 — A Mexico City Metrobus on Line 4 passes through the narrow streets of the Centro Histórico, heading toward the San Lázaro terminus. This route, introduced in 2012, was designed to connect the downtown core with the city’s main transit hubs and the airport while reducing congestion in one of Latin America’s most crowded historic districts. The red articulated buses operate along corridors like República de Uruguay and República de El Salvador, part of an effort to modernize and green urban mobility.
April 2018 — Calle República de Uruguay in the heart of Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, lined with colonial-era stone façades and early 20th-century buildings showing layers of renovation and age. The street, paved with basalt cobblestones, reflects the city’s dense architectural history where 18th-century walls coexist with modern storefronts and utilities. The corridor connects the Zócalo area with Eje Central, serving as one of the oldest commercial arteries in the capital.
April 2018 — Hotel Restaurant in Mexico City.
April 2018 — The night lights of Mexico City, Mexico.
April 2018 — Calle Francisco I. Madero stretches eastward through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, illuminated as evening falls. This pedestrian artery connects the Torre Latinoamericana to the Zócalo and has been a central commercial corridor since colonial times. Once known as San Francisco Street, its 2010 pedestrianization transformed it into one of the busiest walkways in Latin America, lined with historic facades, retail arcades, and landmarks like the Church of San Francisco and Casa de los Azulejos.
April 2018 — Rows of red Ecobici bicycles line a graffiti-marked wall in Mexico City’s historic center, their white fenders catching what little light remains from nearby street lamps. The city’s bike-share program, launched in 2010, represents one of Latin America’s most ambitious urban mobility projects, linking thousands of residents and commuters through sustainable transport. In the quiet of night, the empty docking station tells a different story — a pause between the day’s rush and the city’s nocturnal hum, where the blend of public art, infrastructure, and wear marks the pulse of daily urban life in the capital.
April 2018 — As evening settles over Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, informal vendors spread colorful textiles, pillows, and trinkets across the pedestrian walkway of Avenida Francisco I. Madero. The avenue, one of Latin America’s busiest foot corridors, connects the Zócalo to the Palacio de Bellas Artes and thrums with life well into the night. Illuminated storefronts and cafés like Vips cast reflections onto the restored stone façades of early 20th-century architecture. Beneath the glow of the streetlamps, the mingling of workers, families, and passersby captures the layered rhythm of Mexico City — a metropolis where commerce, tradition, and resilience coexist within its historic streetscape.
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April 2018 — A taxi driver outside the Zócalo in Mexico City.
April 2018 — Skyline of Dallas Texas as seen from the top of a cooling unit.
April 2018 — Metro Transit light rail bridge over Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.
April 2018 — Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. The lit up bridge crosses Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.
April 2018 — Tide laundry detergent at a Target store.
April 2018 — An Xcel Energy substaton near Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
April 2018 — Graffiti on the side of CSL Plasma. 2018
March 2018 — Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis during winter.
March 2018 — Metro Apartments building on Marquette Ave and S 9th St in Downtown Minneapolis.
March 2018 — Demolition of a building on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
March 2018 — A building gets demolished as a new one rises in the background in Dinkytown, Minneapolis.
March 2018 — Demolition of a building on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
March 2018 — The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as seen from Gold Medal Park.
March 2018 — Patrick Gannaway docked on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota.
March 2018 — Stacked shipping containers in Minneapolis.
March 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the roof of Century Plaza. Now home to the Minneapolice Police 1st precinct.
February 2018 — Demolition on Marquette Ave of a building to make way for City Club Apartments.
January 2018 — A temporary danceclub being setup in downtown Minneapolis in preparation for Super Bowl LII, held on February 4, 2018.
January 2018 — Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis
January 2018 — The Minneapolis Skyways while looking towards Nicollet Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
January 2018 — An emergency exit door on top of a Minneapolis parking ramp. Paint peeling on the walls.
January 2018 — The Armory and new Downtown East development in Minneapolis.
January 2018 — A parking ramp in downtown Minneapolis.
November 2017 — Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand near Minneapolis.
November 2017 — Downtown East Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Towers, The Armory, and US Bank Stadium.
October 2017 — Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis
October 2017 — Beautiful sunset behind the IDS Center, Capella Tower and Foshay in Downtown Minneapolis.
October 2017 — CHS elevators in Superior, Wisconsin.
October 2017 — A Target branded basketball court in Downtown Minneapolis.
October 2017 — Apartment buildings in Minneapolis. Looking down Marquette Avenue.
October 2017 — Marquette Ave in Downtown Minneapolis at night
October 2017 — Aerial photo of downtown Minneapolis. Showing the Foshay Tower and AT&T Tower.
October 2017 — An early morning S-Bahn train heads toward Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland’s busiest railway hub. The interior, illuminated by soft fluorescent lighting and digital displays, reflects the precision and cleanliness that define Swiss rail travel. With clearly marked stops and ergonomic seating, the S-Bahn system connects Zürich’s suburbs to the city center with remarkable efficiency and punctuality. The Zürich S-Bahn network began operation in 1990 as one of Europe’s first regional rail systems to integrate multiple operators under a unified timetable. Zürich HB serves as its central interchange, handling over 400,000 passengers daily and linking regional, national, and international routes. This modernization transformed local commuting and reinforced Switzerland’s reputation for world-class rail infrastructure.
October 2017 — The interior of Zurich Hauptbahnhof, the main train station in Zurich, Switzerland, is shown in this nighttime photograph. The station features a high, arched ceiling with exposed metal framework and large windows along the walls. Several passengers are seen walking or waiting near ticket machines and information boards. In the background, a brightly lit orange tent with the Zurich logo and a festive decoration hanging from the ceiling add a lively atmosphere to the historic station. The station's architecture combines classic European design with modern amenities, serving as a central hub for travelers in Zurich.
October 2017 — SNCF high‑speed service at Paris’s Gare de Lyon. A blue‑and‑silver TGV unit marked with the SNCF logo and the number 294 stands at a platform beneath the station’s iron-and-glass train shed at Gare de Lyon in Paris, France. The streamlined nose of the train faces a row of barriers and signage, while maintenance equipment and timetable boards are visible in the concourse behind. Open work bays, columns, and tall windows define the historic terminal architecture, one of the capital’s main gateways to southeastern France. Operated by the national rail company SNCF, Gare de Lyon handles frequent high‑speed services toward Lyon, Marseille, the French Riviera, and cross‑border connections to Switzerland.
October 2017 — Platforms under the iron-and-glass train shed at Paris Gare de Lyon appear quiet as a few travelers walk along the concourse beside multiple sets of tracks. On the left, a row of weathered stone pillars and green-painted doors bears signage for TGV services, with protective netting strung high above the facade. Dark bollards line a marked pedestrian lane, and electronic displays and clocks hang near the platform edge. Through the canopy, an overcast sky is visible, and long-distance SNCF trains wait in the distance. Located in the 12th arrondissement, the station is one of France’s busiest hubs, connecting Paris to southeastern cities via high-speed lines since the late 20th century and serving conventional routes established long before.
October 2017 — Passengers cross the main concourse of Paris Gare de Lyon, 12th arrondissement, France, near coordinates. Under the iron-and-glass train shed, travelers wheel suitcases past an information point, rows of red seats, and storefronts with green-trimmed windows. Large banners in French promoting a music-streaming service hang from the rafters, while overhead signs direct people toward Hall 2 and other platforms. The Beaux-Arts arches and clerestory windows, part of a station complex inaugurated for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, frame the busy interior. Gare de Lyon is one of Paris’s principal rail hubs, serving TGV and regional lines to southeastern France and beyond, as well as RER and Métro connections for city transit.
October 2017 — Passengers wait and walk through the main concourse of Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, a major rail hub located in the 12th arrondissement. Rows of red seating, baggage trolleys, and electronic boards marked with concourse letters C through G line the iron-and-glass train hall, while SNCF trains are visible at the platforms to the right. Overhead signage points to “Information,” car rental, and connections to Paris Métro lines 1 and 14 and the RER A and D. The station, opened for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, serves high-speed TGV and regional services toward southeastern France and international destinations, making it one of the city’s busiest gateways.
October 2017 — The Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, France, is depicted in this photograph taken during daytime. The historic building features ornate architectural details, including sculptures and decorative stonework, with a prominent clock tower displaying the time. The station's entrance is visible, with signs indicating SNCF and other services, and people are seen walking and waiting outside. The scene captures the bustling activity typical of a major transportation hub in the city.
October 2017 — A narrow Parisian street glows beneath the amber wash of lamplight, its cobblestones slick with the faint sheen of evening rain. The shutters are drawn, shopfronts closed — Size Factory and a handful of neon signs hint at the mix of boutiques and cafés that fill the 10th arrondissement’s maze of lanes. In the distance, a domed tower rises in silhouette, framed by the quiet symmetry of Haussmann-era façades. Scenes like this are part of Paris’s enduring nocturnal character — the calm that settles between the pulse of the day and the hum of dawn. These residential side streets once carried the city’s artisans and tradesmen home from nearby workshops; today, they form the backdrop to a newer rhythm of late-night wine bars, scooters, and the solitude of modern city life.
October 2017 — Evening commuters navigate the cobblestone intersection at Place de l’Alma, a busy roundabout near the Seine that connects several major Parisian avenues. Cyclists, scooters, and cars intermingle beneath the façades of Haussmann-era buildings, a familiar rhythm in the city’s daily life. The area blends elegance and intensity—its limestone balconies and cafés standing in contrast to the constant motion of urban transit. Completed in the mid-19th century, Place de l’Alma became a symbolic gateway between the Right Bank and the Left, linking the fashionable avenues of the 8th and 16th arrondissements. The nearby Pont de l’Alma, inaugurated in 1856 by Napoleon III, was once guarded by four statues of French soldiers—only one, the Zouave, remains today, still serving as an informal flood gauge for the rising Seine.
October 2017 — Cyclist at Place des Ternes, Paris evening traffic. A bicyclist with a backpack waits astride a single‑speed bike at a busy intersection at Place des Ternes on the border of Paris’s 8th and 17th arrondissements. Cars and a white delivery van circle the roundabout as storefronts and a news kiosk glow at dusk. The Belle Époque façade of Brasserie La Lorraine is visible across the square, along with direction signs to Porte d’Asnières, the Périphérique, Place de Wagram, and Porte de Clichy. Trees line the square’s cobblestones, and an illuminated ad for a luxury brand is posted on the kiosk, typical of evening rush hour near the Arc de Triomphe corridor. Keywords — Activities: Biking, Commuting, Waiting; Buildings: Brasserie La Lorraine, Haussmannian apartments, News kiosk; Location: Place des Ternes, Paris, France; Objects: Street signs, Backpack, Bicycle, Advertisements, Traffic lights; People: Bicyclist, Pedestrians (unidentified); Moods: Urban bustle, Dusk; Sceneries: City square, Tree‑lined boulevard; Texts: “Brasserie La Lorraine,” “Pte d’Asnières Périphérique,” “Place de Wagram,” “Porte de Clichy,” storefront signage; Companies: Givenchy (advertising); Weather: Clear, mild evening; Plants: Street trees; Animals: None; Vehicles: Compact cars, Delivery van.
October 2017 — A view of a typical Parisian apartment building in the 9th arrondissement, captured on a clear autumn day. The white facades of the buildings are contrasted by the gray, curved rooftops and chimneys, with some windows open and flower boxes visible. The scene includes a small courtyard with greenery and a modern glass extension, set against a bright blue sky with wispy clouds. The photograph was taken from an elevated position, showcasing the dense urban architecture characteristic of Paris, France.
October 2017 — An expansive view of Paris stretches toward the Eiffel Tower and the La Défense business district beyond. The photograph reveals the city’s Haussmannian grid — a pattern of symmetrical boulevards and stone façades that define the French capital’s architectural identity. The Champ de Mars park forms a long green corridor leading to the tower, while the modern high-rises of La Défense rise in sharp contrast to the 19th-century architecture in the foreground. Taken in the late afternoon light, the scene highlights Paris’s urban planning legacy — a city that preserves its historic skyline even as it embraces modern commercial growth on its periphery. The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, remains a central anchor in the city’s layout and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
October 2017 — A frosted glass window at Hôtel Longchamp Elysées in Paris features a cutout design of the Eiffel Tower and minimalist typography reflecting the hotel’s modern aesthetic. Located in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro, the boutique hotel caters to visitors seeking proximity to Paris’s major landmarks while offering a contemporary and refined interior. The surrounding neighborhood, long associated with French diplomacy and elegance, developed significantly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as Paris expanded westward. Its architecture—ranging from Haussmann-era façades to postwar hotels like the Longchamp Elysées—embodies the city’s ongoing blend of tradition and modernity, just steps from one of the most photographed icons in the world.
October 2017 — Outside Bangkok Restaurant in Paris France in October 2017.
October 2017 — A vibrant Gucci x Printemps display inside Paris’s historic Printemps department store, featuring illuminated shelving and an array of designer footwear. The installation’s electric purple décor and marquee-style lighting reflect the brand’s maximalist creative direction under Alessandro Michele during the mid-2010s, a period marked by bold colors and theatrical presentation. Printemps, founded in 1865, has long been a landmark of Parisian retail innovation—among the first to introduce electric lighting and glass-domed architecture in department stores. Its collaborations with luxury brands like Gucci blend heritage and modernity, cementing its role as both a shopping destination and a showcase for contemporary design trends in the city’s fashion district along Boulevard Haussmann.
October 2017 — Rue de Caumartin Paris France
October 2017 — Rue de Caumartin Paris France as seen from Printemps skyway.
October 2017 — A skyway to a shopping mall in Paris. If you know what mall this is, i'd love to know!
October 2017 — Paris Metro Line 6 crosses the Seine on the Pont de Bir-Hakeim, a two-level bridge completed in 1905 that combines roadway, pedestrian walkway, and elevated railway. The steel viaduct, designed to support one of the city’s earliest elevated metro lines, features riveted beams typical of early 20th-century engineering. In the distance is the Passy district in the 16th arrondissement, known for its Haussmann-era architecture and ornate façades. This elevated section of Line 6 was intentionally built above ground to provide air circulation for the early steam-powered trains, making it one of the few Paris metro routes that offer open views of the city’s urban landscape.