Map & Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Population ~ 214,000 (metro ~ 740k)
- Best light: Golden hour on the Riverwalk; blue hour at Court Ave Bridge
- Walkable loop: Capitol → East Village → Sculpture Park → Riverfront
Capitol Dome from the Riverwalk
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Principal Riverwalk + Bridge Lines
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park Angles
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Krause Gateway Center Minimalism
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Court Avenue Rhythm & Lamps
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
801 Grand Framing the Skyline
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Skywalk Reflections Above 3rd
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Civic Center & Cowles Commons
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
East Village Storefront Texture
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Capitol Grand Stair Perspective
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Chipperfield Library Planes
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
World Food Prize Hall Facade
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
State Historical Museum Steps
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Gray’s Lake Arc at Dusk
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Science Center Corner Detail
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Ruan Center at Golden Hour
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.
Court Ave Bridge at Blue Hour
I worked the frame a few steps at a time until the lines settled down — the moment when lamp posts, rooflines, and signage stop arguing and start agreeing.
What I liked here was how a small human element adds scale without stealing the scene. A single walker, a cyclist, or a distant bus can be the punctuation mark.
A tip that helped: try one vertical and one horizontal at each stop. The city reads differently in each orientation, and it’s handy later when editing.