And captured a set of images I am very happy with.

My friend and I went out to what is known as the "U Lands" in Rosemount, MN.
When I was in high school my friends and I would go back there and drive off-road and explore the old WWII munitions plants and structures. Although I was 'into' photography in high school, I never really saw the capabilities of using the U Lands as part of a project.

The area hasn't changed too much over the years, but from what I understand the University of MN owns it and has a few ideas on what they are to do with the land... one (crazy) idea is to tear it all down and build a golf course. Like MN needs another one of those - lol.



I would prefer that they create a museum out of the area, with some sort of campus or something. Or, just leave it as-is...
I will be going out there many times now, as well as pulling research of the history of that area. I also hope I can find anyone still alive that actually worked there... it would be great to hear their story and photograph them amongst the ruins.


Anyway...
Click the link to view the gallery of images (this is from yesterday's outing):
http://johnmagnoski.com/art/ulands/

If you would like to see images from my first outing there this year, click this link: http://johnmagnoski.com/art/rosemount_ruins/


C&C would be appreciated.

Thank you for looking.

Very cool area, great shots too! I love old forgotten places like this...I wish they were left alone but developers are probably chomping at the bit to get to this I'll bet. Just please, no more gof courses!

Simply Beautiful!!
I love them both but, that second set is awesome!!
Are you using a tilt-shift lens for some of these, or is that a lens baby?
Love the P.P. on them too!
Candy

Thanks guys!

Yeah, I'm sick of seeing golf courses pop up. Is there a need for more golf courses?

Candy - It was my Lensbaby 2.0 (using the f/5.6 aperture disc mostly) the others are with my 17-35.

I hardly use my LB, but decided to try something 'new' while I was out yesterday and am glad that I did. It gave my images a look I was searching for.

Regarding the pp... all of it was done mixing my LR presets.
{shameless plug, sorry.}

I don't see the bride anywhere in these pictures. Are you sure you were at the right wedding?

Good one, Matt.

Yeah... I'm getting a bit sick of the bridal scene and am starting to focus again on the things that brought me into photography.

But if you want, I could PS a bride in there...

great work Johnny.

I love the new images as well. I'm normally not a flower guy, but some of those images are really great. The towers are just . . . just . . . well, I'm not sure what. But I just keep looking at them. Very nice.

I love my Lensbaby and wish I had the guts to use it more with portraits and weddings. I use it all the time for my personal stuff, though.

Also, I think I've found a pretty good solution for a fine art web host if you're interested. You can create a searchable gallery with several different price point. It takes a little while to get set up, but once you've done so it really is sweet. I'm finishing mine up in the next few weeks.

BTW -- the gallery offer still stands if you want to show some work down here in MS.

Hey Will!

Thank you. Yes, please send me info on the web host.
I am currently working on a solution that will act as both portfolio and ordering system. It too is searchable and I can even offer downloadable content... which works with an idea I have. But I'd love to see what you are referring to.

And I apologize for neglecting to get back to you on your offer.
I would love to. What would you need from me. I've never really had my stuff in a gallery before.

aahhhh lensbaby... you have just inspired me to go out and bring my lensbaby. i have only used it a few times and once i got the hang of it, i loooooved it.

these are great johnny.

Very nice Johnny!

Thanks again guys.

Tami - I had hardly ever used my LB and decided that it was the right time to play with it. I'm glad I did, it is a great little lens and delivers some awesome results.

What I love the most is my D300 with the LB. The AF system will tell me when I have achieved focus... WITH THE LB! I can get sharp 'sweet spots' now!