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Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon

Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon

October 2018 — Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.

Rooftops of the Former Dayton’s Building Above Nicollet Mall

Rooftops of the Former Dayton’s Building Above Nicollet Mall

October 2018 — The Daytons Project redevelopment project in downtown Minneapolis.

Abandoned Bank Room with Chandelier

Abandoned Bank Room with Chandelier

October 2018 — A chandelier and fireplace in the room of an abandoned downtown bank.

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

October 2018 — Hennepin County Government Center, construction was completed in 1977. While often looked at as a single building, it’s actually 2 different towers with glass in between them. When viewed from the northeast or southeast(such as this photo), the building gives the appearance of the letter H for Hennepin. The towers are accessible from each other via catwalks on each floor. Glass walls were added after multiple suicides.

General Mills Research Center Building, Minneapolis

General Mills Research Center Building, Minneapolis

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Bail Bonds Doctor Banner, Minneapolis Public Service Building

Bail Bonds Doctor Banner, Minneapolis Public Service Building

October 2018 — Bail Bonds and City of Minneapolis Public Service Building banners on fencing around new development.

Hennepin County Public Safety Facility Plaza, Minneapolis

Hennepin County Public Safety Facility Plaza, Minneapolis

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Former Midway Amtrak Station in St. Paul

Former Midway Amtrak Station in St. Paul

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Winter Park Training Facility, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Winter Park Training Facility, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

September 2018 — Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, served as the long-time headquarters and training facility of the Minnesota Vikings from its opening in 1981 until the team’s move to the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in 2018. The low-profile, bunker-like structure was designed to blend into the grassy landscape, housing offices, locker rooms, weight facilities, and the iconic indoor practice field under its distinctive inflated roof. The illuminated building and outdoor practice fields seen here reflect its primary role as a working athletic campus rather than a public venue. Even after operations shifted, the site remained symbolically tied to the team’s formative decades, including the Herschel Walker trade years, early indoor training innovations, and the development of multiple Pro Bowl players.

B Gates Concourse at Denver International Airport

B Gates Concourse at Denver International Airport

September 2018 — A walkway inside the Denver International Airport. Passengers wait below for the train to the B Gates as others roll luggage across elevated concourses. The scene captures the constant motion and layered architecture of one of the nation’s busiest air hubs.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Near Downtown Salt Lake City

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Near Downtown Salt Lake City

September 2018 — Evening light falls over downtown Salt Lake City, with the Wasatch Mountains silhouetted beyond. The historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, built of red sandstone in the Gothic Revival style, stands alongside modern offices and newer brick buildings. The contrast highlights the city’s mix of frontier-era architecture and contemporary growth at the edge of Utah’s mountain corridor.

Electrical Switchgear Wall, Former Cold Storage Plant, Minnesota

Electrical Switchgear Wall, Former Cold Storage Plant, Minnesota

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Twin Fire-Tube Boilers, Abandoned Cold Storage Plant, Minnesota

Twin Fire-Tube Boilers, Abandoned Cold Storage Plant, Minnesota

August 2018 —

Hopkins Cold Storage warehouse interior, Hopkins, Minnesota

Hopkins Cold Storage warehouse interior, Hopkins, Minnesota

August 2018 — Inside the now demolished Hopkins Cold Storage facility in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Bde Maka Ska Boulevard Fog, Minneapolis

Bde Maka Ska Boulevard Fog, Minneapolis

August 2018 — Foggy evening in park near W Bde Maka Ska Blvd in Minneapolis.

Benches at the Lake Harriet Bandshell After Dark

Benches at the Lake Harriet Bandshell After Dark

August 2018 — Lake Harriet Park in Minneapolis.

Courtyard Arches of the Dibert Building at Hope Haven

Courtyard Arches of the Dibert Building at Hope Haven

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Turquoise Bedroom with Closet and Ceiling Fan at Hope Haven

Turquoise Bedroom with Closet and Ceiling Fan at Hope Haven

August 2018 —

A Moon Pillow and Teddy Bear Hang on a Door at Hope Haven

A Moon Pillow and Teddy Bear Hang on a Door at Hope Haven

August 2018 —

A Narrow Hallway Leading to a Wired-Glass Door at Hope Haven

A Narrow Hallway Leading to a Wired-Glass Door at Hope Haven

August 2018 —

A Hand-Painted “Library” Sign at Hope Haven in Marrero

A Hand-Painted “Library” Sign at Hope Haven in Marrero

August 2018 —

A Rubble-Strewn Stairwell Inside Hope Haven

A Rubble-Strewn Stairwell Inside Hope Haven

August 2018 —

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility: Illuminated Logo, New Orleans

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility: Illuminated Logo, New Orleans

August 2018 — The NASA logo illuminated on the side of the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established during World War II and later repurposed for the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs, the vast complex continues to play a central role in U.S. space manufacturing. Today, Michoud supports construction of major components for NASA’s Artemis missions, including the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.

NASA Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank

NASA Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank

August 2018 —

Boeing Gore Weld Tool Station 8, Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans

Boeing Gore Weld Tool Station 8, Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans

August 2018 —

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Weld Tool Station 8

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Weld Tool Station 8

August 2018 —

Boeing Gore Weld Tool at Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans

Boeing Gore Weld Tool at Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans

August 2018 —

Boeing SLS Operations Center, Michoud Assembly Facility

Boeing SLS Operations Center, Michoud Assembly Facility

August 2018 —

The Vertical Assembly Center rises inside the Michoud Assembly Facility,

The Vertical Assembly Center rises inside the Michoud Assembly Facility,

August 2018 — The large Space Launch System print on the wall was placed there to show what is being built in this room.

Vertical Weld Center, NASA Michoud

Vertical Weld Center, NASA Michoud

August 2018 —

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Friction-Stir-Weld Tool

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Friction-Stir-Weld Tool

August 2018 — Inside the Vertical Weld Center. The friction-stir-weld tool for wet and dry structures on the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage. It will weld barrel panels together to produce whole barrels for the two pressurized tanks, the intertank, the forward skirt and the aft engine section. More Info: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/

NASA Michoud: Vertical Weld Center for SLS Fuel Tanks

NASA Michoud: Vertical Weld Center for SLS Fuel Tanks

August 2018 — Inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, the Vertical Weld Center is shown — a precision friction-stir welding system used to join the massive aluminum alloy panels that form rocket fuel tanks and core stages for the Space Launch System. The bright blue and yellow structures are part of the tooling system that ensures millimeter-level accuracy during assembly, critical for the Artemis program’s deep space missions.

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility: SLS Core Stage Production

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility: SLS Core Stage Production

August 2018 — Inside the cavernous NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, the green-painted structure of a Space Launch System (SLS) rocket component dominates the factory floor. Surrounded by yellow access platforms and intricate piping, this section is part of the massive tooling infrastructure used to assemble and test rocket core stages. Overhead cranes and precision systems support Boeing’s production of “America’s Rocket,” with each stage destined for integration into NASA’s Artemis program to return humans to the Moon.

NASA SLS Core Stage Fuel Tank Interior, Michoud

NASA SLS Core Stage Fuel Tank Interior, Michoud

August 2018 — The interior of the Space Launch System (SLS) fuel tank at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility. NASA Core Stage Infographic: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/multimedia/infographics/corestage101.html Space Launch System: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/index.html

SLS Forward Skirt: Flight Control Assembly, New Orleans

SLS Forward Skirt: Flight Control Assembly, New Orleans

August 2018 — The forward skirt section of NASA’s Space Launch System is shown shortly after its final assembly at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. This uppermost segment houses the rocket’s flight computers, avionics, and camera systems, forming the control center that guides the SLS during launch and ascent. Built for Artemis I (Exploration Mission-1), this structure would later be integrated into the core stage for its 2020 launch from Kennedy Space Center.

Robotic Friction Stir Welding Cell for SLS at NASA Michoud

Robotic Friction Stir Welding Cell for SLS at NASA Michoud

August 2018 — Inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, an advanced robotic welding system—developed by Genesis Systems Group and Boeing—assembles major components for the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage. Using friction stir welding, the robot precisely joins massive aluminum panels into the rocket’s fuel tanks and structural sections. The process ensures unmatched strength and reliability, critical for the launch vehicle that powers NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

SLS Core Stage Barrel Tooling at NASA Michoud Facility

SLS Core Stage Barrel Tooling at NASA Michoud Facility

August 2018 — Precision barrel tooling used in the assembly of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage stands on the production floor at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. These fixtures hold massive aluminum panels in place during the friction stir welding process, ensuring perfect alignment and uniform curvature for the rocket’s cylindrical sections. Behind the tooling, the metallic structure of a completed barrel segment can be seen, ready for the next stage of integration.

SLS Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Interior, NASA Michoud

SLS Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Interior, NASA Michoud

August 2018 — The inside of a Space Launch System (SLS) barrel used for the liquid hydrogen tank. It’s made of AI 2219, an aerospace aluminum alloy. More Info: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/

Mission Patch Hallway, NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans

Mission Patch Hallway, NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans

August 2018 — A long corridor inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans showcases decades of spaceflight heritage through a display of mission patches and crew insignias. Each emblem represents a milestone in American aerospace history — from early shuttle missions to modern exploration programs. The polished concrete floors and fluorescent lighting emphasize the industrial precision of the facility, while the colorful insignias serve as a vivid reminder of the human stories behind the technology.

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility SLS Fuel Tank Cleaning Cell

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility SLS Fuel Tank Cleaning Cell

August 2018 — Looking down into the massive cleaning cell inside the Vertical Assembly Center at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility. The massive washing facility is used to wash the insides of the Space Launch System(SLS) fuel tanks. The SLS rocket will be the world’s largest rocket ever built.

NASA Michoud Vertical Assembly Area, SLS Rocket Stages

NASA Michoud Vertical Assembly Area, SLS Rocket Stages

August 2018 — The towering interior of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, where major components for the Space Launch System rocket are fabricated and assembled. The multilevel platforms, access walkways, and heavy structural supports surround the massive Vertical Assembly Area—an environment designed for precision alignment of rocket stages that will power Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

SLS Tooling Platform at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

SLS Tooling Platform at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

August 2018 — A bright blue and yellow tooling structure dominates this section of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Built by Ascent Aerospace’s Global Tooling Systems division, this heavy-duty platform is part of the specialized infrastructure used to assemble components of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The steel frame supports massive cylindrical sections during alignment and welding, forming part of the precision manufacturing ecosystem that enables Artemis missions to take shape from the ground up.

NASA Michoud: SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank in Cell A

NASA Michoud: SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank in Cell A

August 2018 — A Liquid Oxygen tank being worked on inside Cell A at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. It’s part of the Space Launch System Core Stage. The tank will hold 195,000 gallons of liquid oxygen cooled to -297 degrees Fahrenheit.

NASA Michoud Vertical Weld Center, SLS Rocket, New Orleans

NASA Michoud Vertical Weld Center, SLS Rocket, New Orleans

August 2018 — Inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, this massive blue structure is the Vertical Weld Center, used to fabricate the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The machine employs friction-stir welding to join aluminum panels into large cylindrical sections that form the rocket’s fuel tanks. Operated by precision robotics, the weld center is one of the tallest of its kind in the world and plays a central role in preparing hardware for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

NASA Michoud: SLS Rocket Vertical Assembly Bay

NASA Michoud: SLS Rocket Vertical Assembly Bay

August 2018 — A high-angle view inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans shows the enormous vertical welding and assembly bays used to build sections of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The towering circular structure on the left is part of the Vertical Weld Center, where cylindrical rocket segments are precisely joined using friction-stir welding. Catwalks and access platforms ring the interior, supporting technicians during construction of the world’s most powerful launch vehicle for the Artemis program.

NASA Michoud: Yellow Rocket Assembly Cranes

NASA Michoud: Yellow Rocket Assembly Cranes

August 2018 — An elevated view of the overhead gantry crane system inside NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. These yellow steel cranes are used to lift and maneuver rocket sections, including the massive Space Launch System core stages, within the cavernous production hall. The network of platforms, rails, and suspended hooks demonstrates the industrial scale of spacecraft manufacturing that has taken place here since the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs.

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Vertical Assembly Center

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Vertical Assembly Center

August 2018 — Looking downward inside the Vertical Assembly Center at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, this view shows the precision alignment and welding platform used to assemble rocket stages. The towering blue and yellow structure is part of the tooling for the Space Launch System core stage, where massive aluminum sections are friction-stir welded to form part of NASA’s Artemis launch vehicles.

Industrial Stairwell, NASA Michoud Vertical Assembly Center

Industrial Stairwell, NASA Michoud Vertical Assembly Center

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.

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Vertical Assembly Center

NASA Michoud: SLS Core Stage Vertical Assembly Center

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.

Orion EM-1 Spacecraft Adapter Cone Assembly, Michoud Facility

Orion EM-1 Spacecraft Adapter Cone Assembly, Michoud Facility

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.

Orion Crew Module in Primer at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

Orion Crew Module in Primer at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

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.

Orion Crew Module Mid-Assembly at NASA Michoud

Orion Crew Module Mid-Assembly at NASA Michoud

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.

NASA Pegasus Barge Empty Cargo Bay for SLS

NASA Pegasus Barge Empty Cargo Bay for SLS

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.

NASA Barge Pegasus at Michoud Assembly Facility, Louisiana

NASA Barge Pegasus at Michoud Assembly Facility, Louisiana

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.

NASA Barge Pegasus Moored on Intracoastal Waterway, LA

NASA Barge Pegasus Moored on Intracoastal Waterway, LA

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.

NASA Pegasus Barge Interior, Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Pegasus Barge Interior, Michoud Assembly Facility

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

“Read Up Caveman” Graffiti on a Former Holiday Inn at Night

“Read Up Caveman” Graffiti on a Former Holiday Inn at Night

August 2018 —

Michoud Assembly Facility: Vertical Assembly Structure

Michoud Assembly Facility: Vertical Assembly Structure

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.

Futuramic Gore Weld Tool

Futuramic Gore Weld Tool

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.

NASA Vertical Weld Center, SLS & Artemis Production

NASA Vertical Weld Center, SLS & Artemis Production

August 2018 — Inside the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility where the SLS and Artemis is being built.

NASA Michoud VAB, New Orleans, SLS Core Stages

NASA Michoud VAB, New Orleans, SLS Core Stages

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.

Boeing SLS Core Stage Dome Section, NASA Michoud

Boeing SLS Core Stage Dome Section, NASA Michoud

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.

NASA SLS Rocket Model for Barge Transport Test, Michoud

NASA SLS Rocket Model for Barge Transport Test, Michoud

August 2018 — A model SLS rocket outside the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility. The model was used to test transporting on the NASA barge.

Boeing SLS Dome Friction-Stir Welding at NASA Michoud

Boeing SLS Dome Friction-Stir Welding at NASA Michoud

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.

NASA Basketball Court, Solar Lights – Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Basketball Court, Solar Lights – Michoud Assembly Facility

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.

Southeast Steam Plant, University of Minnesota

Southeast Steam Plant, University of Minnesota

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Tallest buildings in Minnesota at Dusk

Tallest buildings in Minnesota at Dusk

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Pumpjack Machinery Above the Badlands Near Medora

Pumpjack Machinery Above the Badlands Near Medora

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.

Walking Beam and Horsehead of a Pumpjack in the Bakken

Walking Beam and Horsehead of a Pumpjack in the Bakken

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.

Pumpjack Near the Badlands in Dunn County, North Dakota

Pumpjack Near the Badlands in Dunn County, North Dakota

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.

Killdeer Waterworks Building in Killdeer

Killdeer Waterworks Building in Killdeer

July 2018 — Killdeer Waterworks building in North Dakota.

Aerial View of the Fergus Falls Kirkbride Building and Grounds

Aerial View of the Fergus Falls Kirkbride Building and Grounds

July 2018 — Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Rear Wing Demolition Exposes Brick Walls at Fergus Falls Kirkbride

Rear Wing Demolition Exposes Brick Walls at Fergus Falls Kirkbride

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Aerial View of the Fergus Falls Kirkbride Building’s Stepped Wings

Aerial View of the Fergus Falls Kirkbride Building’s Stepped Wings

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Janesville Assembly Plant Site, Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville Assembly Plant Site, Janesville, Wisconsin

June 2018 — The now demolished General Mills plant in Janesville Wisconsin.

Dome and Silos at Upper Harbor Terminal at Dusk

Dome and Silos at Upper Harbor Terminal at Dusk

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Science Museum of Minnesota Under Construction, St. Paul

Science Museum of Minnesota Under Construction, St. Paul

June 2018 — Scaffolding on the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul.

Winter Park: Minnesota Vikings Practice Facility, Eden Prairie

Winter Park: Minnesota Vikings Practice Facility, Eden Prairie

May 2018 — The final days of Winter Park, the Minnesota Vikings Eden Prairie, MN practice facility.

Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema Exterior, Closed 2018

Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema Exterior, Closed 2018

May 2018 — Closed in 2018 after 25 years, the Manns St. Louis Park Cinema.

Aerial View of General Mills Corporate Campus, Golden Valley

Aerial View of General Mills Corporate Campus, Golden Valley

May 2018 — General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Entrance Road to General Mills Headquarters in Golden Valley

Entrance Road to General Mills Headquarters in Golden Valley

May 2018 — General Mills World Headquarters in Golden Valley, MN

General Mills Sign Under Storm Clouds in Golden Valley

General Mills Sign Under Storm Clouds in Golden Valley

May 2018 — General Mills sign at General Mills headquarters near Minneapolis.

Storm Clouds Over General Mills Headquarters in Golden Valley

Storm Clouds Over General Mills Headquarters in Golden Valley

May 2018 — General Mills World Headquarters just outside of Minneapolis.

General Mills Sign Illuminated at Dusk in Golden Valley

General Mills Sign Illuminated at Dusk in Golden Valley

May 2018 — General Mills sign outside of their corporate headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Across the Mississippi River at Night

Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Across the Mississippi River at Night

May 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the North on the Mississippi River.

Northern Pacific BNSF Rail Bridge, Minneapolis

Northern Pacific BNSF Rail Bridge, Minneapolis

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Field Excavation at Allianz Field Construction, St. Paul

Field Excavation at Allianz Field Construction, St. Paul

May 2018 —

Night Construction Overlooking Snelling Avenue, Allianz Field, St. Paul

Night Construction Overlooking Snelling Avenue, Allianz Field, St. Paul

May 2018 —

Boom Lifts Working Seating Bowl at Night, Allianz Field, St. Paul

Boom Lifts Working Seating Bowl at Night, Allianz Field, St. Paul

May 2018 —

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

May 2018 — Target Field in Minneapolis. Homem of the Minnesota Twins.

Target Field, Parking Ramp, I-394, Downtown Minneapolis Night

Target Field, Parking Ramp, I-394, Downtown Minneapolis Night

May 2018 — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Lowry Hill Tunnel, Minneapolis: Interior View at Night

Lowry Hill Tunnel, Minneapolis: Interior View at Night

May 2018 — Lowry Hill Tunnel in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota Marsh with Algae Bloom and Deadwood

Minnesota Marsh with Algae Bloom and Deadwood

May 2018 — Minnesota Marsh

Telmex Pay Phone, Mexico City

Telmex Pay Phone, Mexico City

May 2018 — A Telmex pay phone found in Mexico City.

View Toward the Zócalo from the Metropolitan Cathedral Tower

View Toward the Zócalo from the Metropolitan Cathedral Tower

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TSA Bag Inspection Table at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport

TSA Bag Inspection Table at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport

May 2018 — Secondary TSA screening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

TSA Baggage Screening Near Carousels at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

TSA Baggage Screening Near Carousels at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

May 2018 — Secondary TSA screening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Global Entry Kiosks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport

Global Entry Kiosks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport

May 2018 — Autoamted Passport Control (APC) at the Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Crosswalk Outside the Palacio Nacional, Mexico City

Crosswalk Outside the Palacio Nacional, Mexico City

May 2018 — Pedestrians cross a street at Mexico City’s Zócalo, 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.

Pedestrians Crossing Calle República de Uruguay, Centro Histórico

Pedestrians Crossing Calle República de Uruguay, Centro Histórico

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.

Street Vendors Beneath a Hotel on Calle República de Uruguay

Street Vendors Beneath a Hotel on Calle República de Uruguay

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.

Rooftop View Toward the Metropolitan Cathedral, Centro Histórico

Rooftop View Toward the Metropolitan Cathedral, Centro Histórico

May 2018 — View over the rooftops of central Mexico City, where a large Mexican flag is raised above the buildings near the Zócalo. In the distance, church domes and towers rise over the historic district, with modern high-rises visible further out along the skyline.

Rooftops of Centro Histórico Toward the City Skyline

Rooftops of Centro Histórico Toward the City 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.

Looking Down Calle Madero from the Cathedral’s Bell Tower

Looking Down Calle Madero from the Cathedral’s Bell Tower

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.

Storm Clouds Over the Nevado de Toluca Caldera

Storm Clouds Over the Nevado de Toluca Caldera

May 2018 —

Orange Refuge on the Slopes of Nevado de Toluca

Orange Refuge on the Slopes of Nevado de Toluca

May 2018 —

Mexico City Metro Line 1 Train Along Viaducto Road

Mexico City Metro Line 1 Train Along Viaducto Road

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.

Motorcyclist on the Curve at Fuente de los Búhos

Motorcyclist on the Curve at Fuente de los Búhos

April 2018 — Someone driving a motorcycle around Fuente de los Buhos.

Rush-Hour Traffic Along Circuito Interior Melchor Ocampo

Rush-Hour Traffic Along Circuito Interior Melchor Ocampo

April 2018 — Cto. Interior Melchor Ocampo, Mexico City

Illuminated Onyx Fixtures Beneath a Celestial Mural, Mexico City Hotel

Illuminated Onyx Fixtures Beneath a Celestial Mural, Mexico City Hotel

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.

Towers Rising Over Reforma Near Chapultepec

Towers Rising Over Reforma Near Chapultepec

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.

Mexico City Metro: Pantitlan Station Platform

Mexico City Metro: Pantitlan Station Platform

April 2018 —

Bellas Artes Metro Station, Mexico City

Bellas Artes Metro Station, Mexico City

April 2018 —

Hotel Bucareli Sign on Calle Bucareli, Mexico City

Hotel Bucareli Sign on Calle Bucareli, Mexico City

April 2018 —

Blood Moon Over the National Palace, Mexico City

Blood Moon Over the National Palace, Mexico City

April 2018 —

Aerial View of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas at Nightfall

Aerial View of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas at Nightfall

April 2018 —

Aerial View of Bellas Artes Illuminated Beside Alameda Central

Aerial View of Bellas Artes Illuminated Beside Alameda Central

April 2018 —

Zócalo Illuminated at Dusk Over Mexico City’s Skyline

Zócalo Illuminated at Dusk Over Mexico City’s Skyline

April 2018 —

Aerial View of Alameda Central Park, Mexico City

Aerial View of Alameda Central Park, Mexico City

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.

Aerial View of Calle Francisco I. Madero, Centro Histórico

Aerial View of Calle Francisco I. Madero, Centro Histórico

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.