February 2016 — A sailboat in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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June 2017 — A wooden freight train bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

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July 2017 — The rocky shoreline at Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, once served as a vital shipping point for the state’s iron mining industry. Built in the early 1950s by the Erie Mining Company, the harbor was designed to handle massive shipments of processed taconite pellets from the Mesabi Iron Range, transported by a private 74-mile rail line to the Lake Superior coast. The harbor’s docks, loading equipment, and nearby company housing formed a self-contained industrial community that thrived for decades. The surrounding area was developed during a period of postwar expansion when Minnesota’s natural resources fueled North American manufacturing. Taconite Harbor operated until the early 2000s, when global shifts in steel production led to its closure. What remains today—crumbling concrete piers, rusted transmission towers, and wind-swept rock formations—speaks to both the resilience of the landscape and the region’s deep connection to the rise and fall of heavy industry along the North Shore.

February 2019 — The sun sets behind the Arenal Volcano from La Fortuna in Costa Rica.

February 2019 — Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica with shadows from the clouds.

February 2019 — Monteverde Costa Rica Sunset from Hidden Canopy treehouses.

February 2019 — A walking path in a Monteverde cloud forest.

April 2019 — BNSF train goes through intersection at Harrison Sreet in Northeast Minneapolis during sunset.

July 2019 — A dirt road cuts through the rolling prairie of Indian Creek Drive in the western reaches of Badlands National Park, near the small town of Scenic, South Dakota. Storm clouds build over the mixed-grass plains, casting dramatic light on the green hills and wildflower fields typical of the park’s early summer landscape. This remote section of the Badlands, less traveled than the main loop road, reveals the quieter beauty of the park—where erosion-carved ridges and open grasslands merge under a vast and changeable sky.

July 2019 — Amazing storm clouds rolling into Interior, South Dakota at our camp site near the Badlands National Park. It seems every year we get at least one really great thunderstorm when camping.

July 2019 — Storm clouds rolling into Taconite Harbor and Lake Superior. The storm didn't last long but provided some incredible clouds.

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July 2022 — Storm clouds loom over the Minneapolis skyline on July 12, 2022, with the U.S. Bank Stadium visible on the left. The image also features the Metro Blue Line light rail, a key component of public transit in the Twin Cities. Opened in 2004, the Blue Line connects Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis, serving as a vital link for commuters and visitors. The infrastructure facilitates access to the city's core employment centers and cultural attractions.

July 2022 — The Roof Depot water tower stands silhouetted against a dramatic sky in Minneapolis. Water towers like this one were essential for providing consistent water pressure to industrial and residential areas, particularly before the widespread adoption of modern pumping systems. This structure, likely built in the early to mid-20th century, served the needs of the surrounding industrial district. Its presence signifies a period of significant urban and industrial development in Minneapolis.

July 2022 — A powerful storm front approaches Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 12, 2022. The image captures the city's skyline under a dramatic sky, with traffic moving along a wet highway. The presence of construction barrels suggests ongoing infrastructure work, a common characteristic of urban environments. This type of weather event is typical for the region during the summer months, impacting daily life and transportation.

July 2022 — A severe thunderstorm approaches the Minneapolis skyline on July 12, 2022. The city's downtown core, with its characteristic modern architecture, is visible in the distance under a dramatic, dark cloud formation. The foreground shows a wet roadway, indicating recent rainfall, with traffic continuing despite the approaching weather. This image captures a moment of atmospheric intensity over a major Midwestern urban center, highlighting the dynamic relationship between weather and the built environment.

July 2022 — A massive storm front approaches Minneapolis on July 12, 2022, casting dark clouds over the city's industrial landscape. The photograph features a prominent water tower, labeled "Depot," and a brick industrial building, likely part of a former manufacturing or processing facility given the presence of smokestacks in the background. Water towers like this were essential for providing water pressure for industrial processes and fire suppression in urban and industrial areas. This particular tower, with its distinctive "Depot" marking, may have served a specific industrial complex or transportation hub within Minneapolis.

July 2022 — Construction cranes are visible over the Third Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis during a sunset. This bridge is a critical link between downtown Minneapolis and the Northeast community, spanning the Mississippi River. The ongoing reconstruction project aims to modernize the structure, which was originally built in the early 20th century and has served as a key piece of the city's transportation network.

August 2023 — Big clouds in downtown Minneapolis on August 3, 2023.

August 2023 — Caught some real funky clouds behind downtown Minneapolis.

August 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.

April 2024 — Dark storm clouds roll over downtown Minneapolis in this view from Loring Park, where the skyline’s mix of glass towers and historic brick buildings rises beyond the park’s quiet pond and reeds. The IDS Center, Capella Tower, and other high-rises dominate the horizon, their reflections muted in the pre-storm light. Taken during early spring, the trees remain bare while the surrounding grass begins to green, creating a striking contrast between nature’s seasonal transition and the geometric permanence of the city skyline.

July 2025 — Large thunderstorms move in during a weather warning over Lake of the Isles. Downtown Minneapolis visible.

July 2025 — A large thunderstorm rolling in over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis in July 2025.

July 2025 — Thunderstorm rolling in over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025.