Smiling Pelican Bakeshop

Brutal late afternoon of trying to get a shot of downtown Minneapolis beneath heavy cloud. Got into position and thought the wind was going to blow over the tripod. Got that secured, started lining up a shot…and then the rain began to fall. Didn’t bring an umbrella, so that was a wrap.
Here’s a photo from sunnier moments this past weekend: the delightful Smiling Pelican Bakeshop in Maiden Rock, WI, with special guest star The Sunflowers.

Farm Hands

Good morning from the Minnesota State Fair. Another day of the hot, hot heat.

Good moooooning

At the 2013 Minnesota State Fair, naturally.

Sunflower morning

At the 2013 Minnesota State Fair.

face to the sunshine

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It's what sunflowers do."
- Helen Keller
They're looking a bit peaked this year from a major lack of rain, but still hanging in there.