Nerdy First Week of Class

I posted this on Instagram yesterday. I love the first days of the semester in my photo class:

Adjunct Professors

I saw this in the Sunday paper this past weekend. Being I started classes this week, it seemed appropriate to share. Here's a little humor from Doonesbury that hits the nail on the head:

The Minnesota State Fair at 4 a.m.

Another photo from 4 a.m. from this morning (click to enlarge):

A ticket booth during a thunderstorm before the 7th day of the Minnesota State Fair.

See my first "4 a.m." photos HERE.

Back To School

David Horsey has nailed the sentiments of many of my friends at the moment:

The Worst Kinds of People on Instagram

WARNING: There's some foul language in this. But it's pretty funny/true.

http://whineaboutit.tumblr.com/post/122949784711/this-week-on-whine-about-it-i-get-extra-angry-at

"I've seen alphabet soup make more sense."

When Shooting Video with Your Cell

I can't stress this enough...

More 4 a.m. Photos

About a year ago, I posted a series of photos made at 4 a.m. (Click that link if you haven't seen them.) I've been enjoying my sleep since then, but I've stepped out early a few times to make a few more.

[click each image to enlarge]

Hennepin Ave Bridge.


Stone Arch Bridge in the Snow.


Rail Bridge 15 (the only asymmetrical swing bridge on the Mississippi River).


The Melting Mississippi River.


Wabasha Street Bridge.


Near the University of Minnesota Boathouse.


Under the Lake/Marshall Bridge During a Light Snow.

See my first "4 a.m." photos HERE.

Designer Dirty Talk

Here are some great lines from Designer Dirty Talk: