Cityscapes: Minneapolis

The View, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

In the visual arts a cityscape (urban landscape) is an artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area. This breath taking and intimate view is from the upper deck of Target Field, behind home plate and third base. Image by Gary P Smith, July, 2012.

All Aboard For Target Field

Target Field Station Gate 6, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Using the light rail Metro system, over 8,000 people typically arrive every game via the Metro-Blue Line which terminates at Target Field Station, just 10 yards from the park's Gate 6. The train runs from Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport (MSP) straight through downtown and stops at the ballpark. Image by Gary P Smith. July, 2012.

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Mary Tyler Moore Tosses Hat in Minneapolis, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

No, not really. This landmark was created back when cable channel TV Land thought pop culture, posterity and self-promotion would be best served by sponsoring public statues of fictional TV characters. Iconic, hat-tossing Mary Richards is from the opening credits of the 1970s sitcom set in Minneapolis. Image by Gary P Smith, downtown Minneapolis in front of Macy's, July 19, 2012.