Having just returned from a short trip to Minnesota, I find myself with a whole new fund of pictures and, having checked the subject for this week’s Lens Artists Photo Challenge, I see that there are a couple of images that might just fit the bill. It was rather a gloomy day when we first arrived at the State Capitol in Saint Paul but after touring the building we emerged into a bright sunny day with blue skies.
As with most Capitol buildings, the interior was resplendent with statues, columns and stunning murals including this one with some nice shades of blue.
We did quite a bit of sightseeing while we were in Saint Paul including a trip to the Como Zoo and Conservatory where we saw this awesome piece of artwork.
More on our tip to Minnesota in future posts and for information on the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, which is hosted this week by Patti, go to Blue
Getting the Picture 
Exquisite pictures, Sue, very colourful!!
Thanks, Indira! It was great to get out and about and capture some different images.
Beautiful blues, Sue. Great captures! Glad you joined the challenge!
Thanks, Patti!
LOL for your closing shot and your opener is a beauty!
Thank you, Tina!
The shot of the Capitol is just about perfect!
Thank you! It was such a contrast to when we first went in. The skies were grey and dreary but a bit of sun and blue sky make all the difference.
A fine selection.
Thanks, Tom!
Wonderful gallery Sue.
Thanks you so much!
Excellent photos!!
Thank you, Nora!
Love the photo of the Capitol building
Thanks, Chris! I took so many pictures inside and out but I think this one with the flowers in the foreground was the best.
I agree. The colors really standout.
So you can be blue in Minnesota as well – difficult to believe!
We were only blue when the rainclouds were overhead. The rest of the time we were very happy. Thanks for visiting and commenting. I hope you will stop by again.
Will do
The blue is so pretty – I must visit Minnesota!
Thanks for stopping by, Kerry! I’m sure you would enjoy a trip to Minnesota.
Everyone would think I was a local!
Gorgeous blues, Sue!
Thank you so much, Jane!
it would have been fun to study the creature for a bit. Lots of creativity in that guy.
I have some closer shots that I hope to use in a future post.
Oh nice. That will be fun.
Beautiful patterns and very well seen and photographed!
Thank you so much, Tatiana! Your comment was much appreciated.
Thanks for liking my photo of the dragon in San Francisco. Your photos are great too!!
Thank you, Carol! And you’re welcome. Thanks for visiting.
That artwork is hilarious
Yes, it certainly had character! Thanks for visiting.