rooftops

The London Eye peaks above Horse Guards Parade.

Memorial

My new job takes me to Westminster where I photographed this memorial to soldiers who died in the First World War. As if an afterthought, they've also etched in a bit at the bottom dedicating it to those who died in the Second World War as well.

I generally don't theme my photos to reflect anniversaries, holidays, or important dates, but this memorial made me think of the anniversary of 9/11 in a weird way and all the people in the world who have died as a result of human hatred. So there ya go, for whatever it's worth.

sunset over the thames

Back in London and getting ready to greet autumn which is surely just around the corner (if not already here). I wouldn't be so sad about the changing seasons if only we'd had a proper summer...

butterheads

Every year at the Minnesota State Fair, the contestants for Princess Kay of the Milky Way get their heads carved into blocks of butter. It's a perennial favorite.

specialty sausages made by special women

Okay, I lied. Here's a couple from the Minnesota State Fair (greatest fair on earth). There are so many foods to choose from -- it's a yearly struggle to pick the good stuff.

paint jobs

A newly painted Victorian next to one that needs a paint job. Wrapping up my USA photos.

cupcake

Nothing like a Salted Caramel cupcake and HyVee root beer at a Labor Day weekend picnic with the family.

651

London's not the only place with proud neighbourhood graffiti. Here we see some street art from people who love their nieghbourhood (Summit) and their area code (651).

Dinkytown Tattoo Parlour & Museum

I hope you'll indulge for a few days while I take a sojourn across the pond and post some pictures from my trip to Minnesota.

I like the idea of having a museum in a tattoo parlour.

pecan pie

Purchasing coffee and pastries.

willsenkate prolonged

Remnants of that Great Even in April. These will no doubt be available in tourist shops for years to come.

Theme Day: Perspective

A different perspective can make a tremendously normal pub look a little more interesting.

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lovely flats

I'd love to live in a place like this in Primrose Hill.

Bath Cathedral

Day trip to see Bath Cathedral.

sunset

Sun setting on East London and the Docklands.