Photo Walk.

Recently I joined a local Facebook group called VISION|HEIRS on a photo walk in Downtown Sioux Falls, SD. It was Bitter cold, windy, and the most fun i have had in a while. We didn't stay outside too long as the feeling in my toes was lost rather quickly. 

The adventure moved indoors to a local bar called Lucky's. They used to be known as the pool hall and now there are only a few tables left over. After a beer, some bar food, and a major amount of photo geeking i managed to snag a few photos. This was one of my favorites of the night.

Awesome night, new friends, and more knowledge. We need to do this again soon. 

Jon

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Lucky's Bar in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. 

A rare view...

Here is a view I the famous State Theatre sign. This is a view that not many people get to see, let alone photograph. I have been lucky enough to shoot it twice. The first time was with my phone, on a quick sneak attack with my son. We snuck up to the top, exploring the theater while it was open for construction. This time I was able to get a nice private tour from Bruce Eide. He showed me the amazing work that is going into restoring the building. Even from the last time I was up there, so much work has been done!

I can not wait to see many movies, and performances in this building. Again though, they are in need of your help. They still need well over 2 million in private donations to get the job done. Please think about giving to an amazing project.

Visit siouxfallsstatetheatre.org to view the history of the theatre. If you are able, please donate to restore the last jewel in the crown of downtown Sioux Falls, SD.

Thank you

Jon

Killing time...

Took a walk downtown to kill some time. Originally I was going to try to take pictures inside this building. A few months back it was abandoned and in rough shape, as of now they are restoring it. I was pretty bummed I couldn't get inside again, so I decided to try an HDR image of the building. This spot is used heavily in my city for portrait photography. I decided to shoot it in a different way. I am very happy with the way it turned out, even if it is a little too surreal. To each his own I guess.