Pictures Over Stillwater is honored to have been able to partner with the Stillwater Public library for the drone aerial photography imagery used in the elevator, elevator lobby and doors, project as well as the virtual video views.
Visit the Stillwater Public Library for an uplifting experience and view as you travel from the lower level parking garage to the elevator lobby with images of the Library and hot air balloons.
Once the door opens, you walk into the elevator with a wrap around image seen from above downtown Stillwater MN and the St Croix river valley as you travel to the upper level.
As you exit the elevator you see the roof top terrace looking out over Stillwater and the St Croix river where you are then taken on a short “virtual” ride view up and around the library before returning to the terrace.
Trope Publishing has released a new coffee table picture book titled Above & Across Twin Cities, featuring stunning, breathtaking views captured from the sky, including drone images. While not on the cover, it’s an honor to have eighteen of my drone aerial photography images of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, included in this picture book, along with those of my eight fellow Twin Cities photographers.
Minnesota State Capital St Paul by Greg Schulz
From the publisher (Trope): “Above & Across Twin Cities captures the stunning beauty and natural elegance of Minneapolis-St. Paul as seen from the sky.
Showcasing historic architecture, the modern skyline, notable landmarks, and natural scenery, the images capture the twin cities’ vibrant character and historical significance. This unique collection creates a contemporary portrait of Minneapolis-St. Paul, captured in all four seasons.
Through a series of breathtaking images, readers are invited to explore the city’s iconic landmarks, including the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Stone Arch Bridge, as well as lesser-known corners of the city that are equally captivating.
Above & Across Twin Cities features stunning aerial shots that offer a bird’s-eye view of the city, capturing its diverse skyline and urban landscape in an entirely new light. With its striking visuals and thoughtful commentary, including a foreword by Peggy Flanagan, Lt. Governor of Minnesota, this photography book is a must-have for anyone who loves Minneapolis-St. Paul or wants to experience its beauty from a new perspective.
Featured photographers include: Dan Anderson, Michael Anderson, Mark Bergeron, Malik Blaylark, Zach Butler, Omar Ghrayeb, Jamie Hiner, Brian Johnson, Greg Schulz.”
The Details of Above & Across Twin Cities
Above & Across Twin Cities Hardcover 200 pages Size: 8.0 x 10.658 inches 140 Photographs Photographer: Various ISBN: 978-1-951963-58-3
Images by Greg Schulz in Above & Across Twin Cities
The following are my drone aerial photography images that are included in the Above & Across Twin Cities book that you can order here. You can also view my images that are part of Above & Across Twin Cities, as well as order digital downloads, prints, metal prints, framed prints, wall art, puzzles and more via our online gallery found here.
Images in Above & Across Twin Cities by Greg Schulz
Wrapping Up
Being part of Above & Across Twin Cities is exciting for me, as it is my first picture book and a throwback of sorts to my first technology book, published back in 2002 (The Resilient Enterprise/Veritas Press), which was also in conjunction with several other authors. That was the precursor to co-writing other technology books, as well as publishing five solo books.
Does this mean another picture book is in the works? Good question with no answer, at least as of yet.
2026 World Snow Celebration Snow Sculpting Day 4 (1/17/26)
2026 World Snow Celebration Snow Sculpting Day 2 (1/15/26)
2026 World Snow Celebration Snow Sculpting Day 1 (1/14/26)
The 2026 Stillwater World Snow Celebration aka World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc will be held January 13th-25th in downtown Stillwater Minnesota in Lowell park adjacent to the frozen St Croix River. Check out some video and photo images from previous Stillwater World Snow Celebration and World Snow Sculpting Championship events below.
2026 Winning Teams
1st place Team Fjordwitches from Canada with their creation The Inosculation of Souls
3D animated Snow Sculpture TEAM FJORDWITCHES of Canada, titled The Inosculation of Souls. The 2026 WSSC First place overall competition winner, and artists choice winner.
2nd place Team Falcon of Mongolia with their creation Legend
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC Stillwater MN by TEAM FALCON of Mongolia, titled Legend, 2nd place overall
3rd place Team Thailand with their creation Life in Frame
3D animated 3rd place Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC team Thailand of Thailand titled Life in Frame, 3rd place overall
People’s choice Team Kawsay from Peru with their creation Tupuna / Enlace
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC team KAWSAY of Peru titled Tupuna / Enlace, peoples choice winner
Snow Sculpture TEAM WARM YOUR COLD BRITS of Great Britain, For fast acting relief try slowing down
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC in Stillwater MN by team TURKIYE of Turkey titled dialogue
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC Stillwater MN of team TAIWAN of Taiwan titled Lover’s Tear
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC via team SWITZERLAND of Switzerland, titled The Family
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC via team AOTEARCTIC of New Zealand, titled Forgotten Feast
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC in Stillwater MN via team MELA of Malta titled Sansuna
3D animated Snow Sculpture via team DUST TO DUST SNOWFLAKE TO SNOWBALL of Lithuania titled Lets Play
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC team CALLISTO of India titled Nature’s Cradle
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC team TEAMFAMILY of Ecuador titled Organic Geometry
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC team EASTWOOD of Denmark titled Bloom of bliss
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC TEAM FALCON of Mongolia, titled Legend
3D animated Snow Sculpture from 2026 WSSC in Stillwater MN via TEAM COLIMA of Mexico titled Tripping
2025 Stillwater World Snow Celebration
For 2025, the Stillwater World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc was expanded with a new or additional event name of World Snow Celebration. Scroll down to view photo and video images from 2025 and previous years events.
The 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater Minnesota near Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities Minnesota along the St Croix River takes place January 17-21st 2024. Learn more about this event at the 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc website.
The second annual stillwater snow sculpture event known as the World Snow Sculpting Championship (WSSC) takes place January 18th through 22nd 2023. The world snow sculpting (wssc) event is downtown Stillwater Minnesota in Lowell Park north of the St Croix river historic lift bridge.
The event brings in teams from around the world who compete for creating the best creation. Each team is given a large block of snow to create their sculpture during the snow and cold, mainly during the day however also at night as the final day and judging nears. Once the judging and winner announced, there is a large outdoor party adjacent to the sculptures, along with indoor activities.
Friday Night Lights, 2023 WSSC Stillwater Minnesota
The following video chronicles from the week before the 2023 event including initial site preparations, setup, moving items, equipment in, as well as creating the large snow blocks. Sculpting kicks off on Wednesday morning with the teams working on their assigned block of snow to create their creation which progresses over the next several days and night. Crowds begin to visit the sculpture particular on the next to last, and last day of the event.
#WSSC 2023 World Championship Video
2023 #WSSC Night scenes of teams working on their creations.
Downtown Stillwater Minnesota
Click on above to view gallery of more 2023 WSSC images
Click on the following image to access a PDF event program and schedule of events (and check out some of our 2023 event images). Learn more at the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce World Snow Sculpting Championship (WSSC) site.
2023 World Snow Sculpting WSSC Event Program
Stillwater World Snow Sculpting Championship 2022
Views from 2022 Inaugural Stillwater Snow Sculpture #wssc event that builds on the previous Stillwater Lights and other activity downtown Stillwater.
We are honored our image was used for WSSC 2022 backdrop
Making Snow 2022 Stillwater Snow Sculpture Championship
Preparations are underway downtown for the upcoming Stillwater Sculpture #wssc event in mid-January 2022. The following is a short video showing snow-making on January 6th for the WSSC event that starts on January 18th.
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2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship Video from Stillwater Minnesota capturing preparations, carving, visitors, crowds, day, night, drone aerial and up close views of the artists creations. The 2nd annual World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc event was held in Stillwater Minnesota January 18th through 22nd 2023. The #wssc event is downtown Stillwater Minnesota in Lowell Park north of the St Croix river historic lift bridge.
Click here to view images and video from the 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship event in Stillwater.
Click here to view a longer length version of the video.
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Education and awareness sessions range from large adult community education, high school, individual custom training along with STEM programs around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area and online. Click here to learn more about Drone Education and upcoming events.
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