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2024 Winter Fireworks Stillwater MN
2023 4th July Fireworks Stillwater MN
2023 February Fireworks Stillwater MN
2022 Twinkle Party Fireworks Stillwater MN
July 4th 2022 Stillwater Fireworks Video
Winter Fireworks 2021 Downtown Stillwater MN
August 2021 Stillwater Lift Bridge Celebration
Marine on St. Croix July 3rd 2019
Downtown Stillwater 4th of July 2019
Having an FAA Part 107.29 waiver enables Pictures Over Stillwater to fly 24 hours a day including at night weather permitting. In addition to having additional high-intensity multi-colored strobe lights (red, green, white) visible from 3 miles on our aircraft, Part 107.29 operations also includes having trained visual observers (VOs) as part of our night safety crew as well as keeping aircraft (e.g. dones) within visual line of sight.
In addition to our SmugMug online store, we also have a FineArtAmerica site where you can shop, buy prints, puzzles, wall art and other items.
When in downtown Stillwater Minnesota stop in and visit Art n Soul on the corner of Mainstreet and Chestnut (across from Leo’s) to check out some of our work including post cards, puzzles, framed prints and other items.
Drone aerial video views of 2024 veterans Day Event Veterans Memorial Stillwater Minnesota on a windy November Monday morning.
Click on the following image to view additional views from 2024 Veterans Day and others of the Veterans Memorial Stillwater MN.
Veterans Memorial Stillwater Minnesota (Click above to view more images)
Afton Minnesota Drone Light Show
2024 Withrow Area Classic Car and Tractor Show
2024 Withrow Classic Car and Tractor Show video
2024 9/11 #343run Afton MN #neverforget
Stagecoach Overpass I94 Afton Minnesota
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2024 St Croix Valley Opera On The River video views
Stillwater Evening Hot Air Balloons
2023 St Croix Valley Opera On The River video views
Stillwater Chamber 2024 Food Truck Extravaganza
Stillwater Chestnut Plaza Dine Here Dance Here Event
2024 Op 23 to Zero Boots On The River Event
2024 Winterfest Fireworks Stillwater MN
2024 Hot Air Affair Hudson Wisconsin Aerial Video
2024 World Snow Sculpting Day 4
2024 World Snow Sculpting Day 3
2024 World Snow Sculpting Day 2
2024 World Snow Sculpting Day 1
Views from 2023 Stillwater MN Tree Lighting Event
Aerial Video Views 2023 Tree Lighting (above), Photos below.
2023 Veterans Day Event Stillwater MN
Thank You To All Veterans
2023 Stillwater Armory Open House
2023 Stillwater Harvest Fest Pumpkin Drop
#smashinggoodtime Stillwater MN Harvest Fest Pumpkin Drop
Lake Elmo Animal Inn Dog Agility
Fall 2023 Dog Agility Training Lake Elmo MN
2023 TC Marathon Finish Line St Paul MN
2023 Withrow Classic Car & Tractor Show
Short Recap of 2023 15th Annual Withrow Car and Tractor Show Event
2023 9/11 #343run Hudson Wisconsin #neverforget
Union Park St Paul Minnesota
2023 Downhill Derby Stillwater Minnesota
2023 4th July Fireworks Downtown Stillwater MN
2023 Food Truck Extravaganza Washington County Fairgrounds
Spring St Croix Valley Foraging
Spring St Croix Valley Foraging
Adventures With Ava Mighty Drones FPV Race Course
Thanks to The Mighty Drones FPV Race Club for allowing Ava (Avata Cinewhoop FPV Drone) a few minutes to fly some gates at their course before a recent event. If you are not familiar, The Mighty Drones Minnesota FPV Race Club is a group that does FPV races (indoors and outdoors). Learn more about The Mighty Drones FPV Race Club (here), their event schedules, and check out their races which are fun to watch, or sign up to race.
Operation 23 to Zero Boots On the Ground
April 25, 2023 Stillwater MN
Spring 2023 St Croix River Flood Views
St Croix Falls Taylers Falls St Croix River
Spring 2023 St Croix River Flood Views
Winter Fireworks Downtown Stillwater MN
Winter Fireworks Downtown Stillwater MN
Winter Downtown Minneapolis Views
Winter Downtown Minneapolis Views
Winter Downtown Stillwater MN
Winter Downtown Stillwater MN
Photogrammetry 3D Model Demo
Old Washington County Courthouse Stillwater MN
2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship
#WSSC 2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship Video
2022 Demo Reel Indoor Outdoor Aerial Video Views
2022 Twinkle Event Stillwater Minnesota
December morning timelapse video view St Croix River Valley
Drone Virtual Tour Halloween House Stillwater MN
FPV Fly Through Virtual Tour FMC Stillwater Minnesota
First United Methodist Church Stillwater MN
Highway 36 Manning Ave Interchange Time lapse Hyper lapse Video
Late Summer Evening Stillwater River Boat Aerial Views
FPV School Campus Virtual Tour
Woodbury Minnesota Construction Aerial Views
Candle Light Vigil For Isaac Schuman 8/3/22 #isaacstrong
We were asked by event organizers on short notice to capture some images of the candle light vigil for Isaac Schuman August 3, 2022. 17 yr old Isaac Schuman died as a resulting of a stabbing incident a few days earlier while on the Apple River in Somerset Wisconsin. This event was held near the 14th hole at Oak Glen Golf Club Stillwater Minnesota with attendees wearing orange, and location reflecting Isaacs love of golf. It was our honor to be asked and able to capture some images including the following video. #isaacstrong
July 4th 2022 Stillwater Fireworks Aerial Video
Video Views Lumberjack Days 2019 Stillwater Minnesota
2022 Food Truck Event Washington County Fair Grounds
Video of Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce 2022 Food Truck Extravaganza Event June 18, 2022 held at Washington County Fairgrounds near Stillwater, Oak Park Heights and Lake Elmo Minnesota.
Stillwater Fire Department 150 Year Anniversary Event
Time lapse video and aerial views of Stillwater Fire Department 150 year anniversary event celebration Stillwater Minnesota June 3 2022.
Operation 23 to Zero 2022 Boots on the Ground Stillwater Minnesota
Drone aerial video of Operation 23 to Zero 2022 Boots on the Ground Boots on the River event. Learn more about Operation 23 to Zero at www.op23tozero.com
Car Left Parked Out On St. Croix River
Video Winter Epic Kart Ice Racing February 2022
2022 Fire and Ice Event Downtown Stillwater Minnesota
Harvest Fest Giant Pumpkin Drop #smashinggoodtime
Making Snow For 2020 World Snow Sculpting Championship
Preparations are underway downtown Stillwater Minnesota for the upcoming World Snow Sculpting Championship (WSSC) event in mid January 2022. The following is a short video showing snow being made on January 6th for the event that starts on January 18th.
Aerial Video Views Withrow 2021 Classic Car and Tractor Show Event
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Upper Midwest Region Grand Classic
Time lapse Mama Mia Opening Night Outdoors Stillwater Minnesota
June 2021 Chamber of Commerce Event Coverage
360 Interactive Fast Video Tour St Croix Bike Loop
June 2021 Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Events Lake Elmo MN
Spring Kite Flight Air to Air Video Views
2021 Youth Bike Rodeo Stillwater Minnesota
Operation 23 to Zero Boots on The River Stillwater Event April 9, 2021
East Metro February March early April Aerial Video Views
Hyperlapse Spring Sunset Ice Flow St Croix River Stillwater Minnesota
Early Spring Morning Boating Aerial View St Croix River
Winter Sunset Downtown Stillwater
Winter Week In Stillwater Minnesota Aerial Views
Downtown Stillwater Fire & Ice event and Winter Ice Cream Social
Twin Cities November December 2020 Aerial Video Views
Wintertime in Stillwater Minnesota Holiday Lights
Its Sale Time, Black Friday Before and Beyond
It’s here, Our Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Sunday Savings, Cyber Monday, Townie Tuesday, Wednesday Wall of Savings and, Thank You Thursday sale is going on now. We have stock images from around, on the ground and above the Stillwater, St Croix River Valley, Western Wisconsin, Twin Cities and adjacent areas. Browse, Shop, Buy and enjoy savings of 30% (or more) on Prints, Mounts and Wall Art including Metal prints from Tuesday November 24 through Tuesday December 1, 2020 at our online store (here).
Aerial Video – Stillwater House Halloween Decorations – Pirate Theme
Twin Cities and St Croix Valley Fall Aerial Views
360 Interactive View 2020 Withrow Area Classic Car Show Wishes and More Wish Granting
Our name and brand identity is Pictures Over Stillwater however we also do videos and short films across the greater twin cities metro Minneapolis St Paul and upper midwest areas.
River Valley Charities New Richmond 2020 Pro-Am Event
Our videos are shot in 4K resolution at 23.9 to 60 fps, or 1K at up to 120 fps (among others) depending on project, client request or conditions. We are FAA part 107 certified along with part 107.29 (daylight waiver) meaning we can legally fly 24 hours a day.
Revisiting June 2019 Aerial Video Views St Croix Valley
Congratulations Stillwater Area High School Class of 2020
Stillwater Minnesota St Croix River Valley Week of May 20th 2020
Stillwater St Croix River Valley Spring Morning
Minnesota Air National Guard Fly Over Lakeview Hospital Stillwater
Minneapolis St Paul Oak Park Heights Stillwater Views March 2 to 4 2020
St Croix Valley Aerial Views March 30 to April 1 2020
#BeTheLight #BeTheLightMN April 6 2020 Stillwater Area High School
St Croix River Valley Downtown Stillwater March 23-27, 2020
Mid March 2020 Aerial View St Paul Skyline
Spring Minneapolis Mississippi River Views
Mid March Stillwater St Croix River Valley Ice Out
Early March 2020 Aerial Interactive 360 Video View Downtown Stillwater
Spring 2020 St Croix River Valley Views
360 Interactive Video Virtual Tour Candyland Stillwater
July 2019 Aerial video views
Bayport Fire Department Training Burn January 2020
February Stillwater Winter Corn Harvest
Just Another St Croix Valley Saturday January 25 2020
Just Another St Croix Valley Saturday January 25 2020 including capturing images of Bayport Minnesota Fire Department controlled practice training burn in Oak Park Heights, Winterfest outdoor curling on Lilly Lake in Stillwater, and downtown Stillwater along St Croix River winter ice cream social and fireworks. Big thank you to the Bayport Fire Department and home owners for permissions, coordination and access to capture images of the training exercise along with others including Stillwater Fire Department, Lake Elmo Fire Department, South St Croix Valley fire and Rescue along with Lakeview EMS among others. Thank you to all of them for keeping us safe.
Greater Stillwater CoC 2019 Year In Review Aerial views
January 2020
Happy New Years
December 2019
Downtown Stillwater Lights Holiday Twinkle party
The following video is an example of what happens when you dont get your boat out of the water in the fall and winter freeze comes early. This is near the DNR public boat launch ramp north of Stillwater on St. Croix River near Wolf Marina view looking south.
Late Fall Downtown Stillwater Lights Sunset Night Flight Views
Visit our virtual image store powered by SmugMug where you can shop for photos and videos including physical prints as well as downloads in various sizes.
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
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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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2022 Stillwater Holiday Twinkle Event
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2022 Fire and Ice Event Downtown Stillwater MN
Snow Sculptures In Background 2022 Fire Ice Event Stillwater MN
Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online. Classes for 2023 have been added for Minneapolis in March and Richfield/Bloomington in June. Click on the following to learn more as well as links for registrations, times and locations.
Pictures Over Stillwater Back To School Fall 2020 Drones For Non Dummies Community Education Classes
Pictures Over Stillwater Back To School Fall 2020 schedule includes additional school districts, times, online and in-person, as well as new classes along with updated content. In addition to Stillwater Area Public Schools Community Education, earlier this year Pictures Over Stillwater added Anoka Hennepin Community Education to our schedule.
For fall 2020 we are excited to welcome additional districts including St Anthony and St Louis Park Minnesota community education to our schedule. Besides additional districts, Pictures Over Stillwater is also adding a new FAA Part 107 Commercial operator test prep class to the schedule as part of Stillwater Area Public Schools Community Education.
In addition, existing class content has also been updated to reflect new and emerging drone regulations for recreational and commercial drone operators among other topics. Note that Stillwater Area Public Schools community education are currently planned for in-person and may be subject to change or onclude online. All other Pictures Over Stillwater fall 2020 classes will be held online.
In-person Stillwater Area Public Schools fall 2020 classes
Drones – Recreational Use for Beginners (click here to register) Tuesday, September 29, 2020 – 6:00 to 8:00PM
Note: This is an in person class, may change to online Stillwater Area High School : PAC – G115 (Health)
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) “drones” are growing in popularity and capabilities. Drones are used by recreational hobbyists, commercial, non-profit, government, and public safety agencies. If you or somebody you know have a drone, want one or need to learn more about them, this course is for you. You will learn about basic drone safety, rules of the road and air, registration, certification, license, drone types, when, how and where to fly (or avoid). Bring your drone as a guest to participate in the discussions. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult. Don’t be a dummy, learn to fly drones safely.
Drones – Beyond the Basics (click here to register) Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – 6:00 to 8:00PM
Note: This is an in person class, may change to online Stillwater Area High School : PAC – G115 (Health)
This course moves beyond the basics looking at drone decision making, flight planning, how to prepare for your FAA Part 107 among other certifications. Also covered are basic tools, simulators, apps, cameras, commercial considerations, new and emerging regulations, insurance, practical tips, techniques, trends to be aware of. Weather permitting drone demonstration flights may be held. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult. Don’t be a dummy, learn to fly drones safely.
Drone Aerial Photography and Video (click here to register) Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – 6:00 to 8:00PM
Note: This is an in person class, may change to online Stillwater Area High School : PAC – G115 (Health)
This course is for those who want to learn more about drone-based aerial photography and video (recreational and commercial). Topics covered include rules of the road for aerial photography and video, license and registration, where to fly (and not fly), flight planning and weather, autonomous and manual modes, equipment, hardware, software and other tools. Additional topics include what type of drone and camera equipment are best, as well as accessories and post processing tools. Students aged 12-17 may attend with an adult. Weather permitting a demonstration flight will be flown. Prerequisites: Drones Beyond the Basics or related experience.
Drones – FAA Part 107 Commercial Operator Prep (click here to register)
Monday, October 12, 2020 – 6:00 to 8:00PM
Note: This is an in person class, may change to online Stillwater Area High School : PAC – G113
This class provides insight and preparation tips for those planning on taking the FAA Part 107 Commercial UAS / UAV / Drone Operator certification test for the first time, or taking the two-year renewal. This is also a good for those who want to learn more advanced drone topics. Class will discuss what is in the test, along with tips on how to study, practice and prepare. Topics include rules, safety, operations, airspace, charts and weather considerations. It is strongly encouraged that students have the ASA Remote Pilot 2020 Test Prep book to follow along during class.
Prerequisites include either Drones Beyond the Basics course or hands on drone operation experience beyond the basics. Part 107 test prep book is available via Amazon (here).
Pictures Over Stillwater Online courses for fall 2020
Oct 10, 2020 Sat 10AM – 1PM – Drone Recreational Use for Beginners (Part I)
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) “drones” are growing in popularity and capabilities. Drones are used by recreational hobbyists, commercial, non-profit, government, and public safety agencies. If you or somebody you know have a drone, want one or need to learn more about them, this course is for you. You will learn about basic drone safety, rules of the road and air, registration, certification, license, drone types, when, how and where to fly (or avoid). Bring your drone as a guest to participate in the discussions. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult.bb
Oct 24, 2020 Sat 10AM – 1PM – Drone Recreational Use (Part II – Beyond basics)
This course moves beyond the basics looking at drone decision making, flight planning, how to prepare for your FAA Part 107 among other certifications. Also covered are basic tools, simulators, apps, cameras, commercial considerations, new and emerging regulations, insurance, practical tips, techniques, trends to be aware of. Weather permitting drone demonstration flights may be held. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult. Don’t be a dummy, learn to fly drones safely.
Congratulations Stillwater Area High School Class of 2020
Learning Links and Resources
The following are some additional resources for learning more about UAS, UAV aka Drones including where and how to fly, equipment, software, tools and more that are covered in our Drones for Non Dummies classes.
Pictures Over Stillwater Back To School Spring Summer 2020 Drones For Non Dummies Community Education Classes are being presented online during the month of May.
Drones – Recreational Use for Beginners (online via Zoom) Saturday 10AM-1PM October 10th and 24th. Watch for registration information soon.
Watch for upcoming updates on possible future summer online classes, as well as fall 2020 class options.
Join Greg Schulz, FAA Part 107 (with daylight waiver) and MnDOT Aeronautics licensed UAV / Drone operator and aerial photographer to learn more about Drones in these community education classes.
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) “drones” are growing in popularity and capabilities. Drones are used by recreational hobbyist, commercial, non-profit, government, and public safety agencies. In addition to more options for drones to meet different budgets, there are also new rules and regulations that apply to recreational hobbyist as well as commercial use. If you or somebody you know have a drone, want one or need to learn more about them, these course are for you (or them).
Summer 2020 School Year Community Education Courses
For the summer 2020 school year, the following Community Education courses are being offered.
Drones for Non Dummies
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) “drones” are growing in popularity and capabilities. Drones are used by recreational hobbyist, commercial, non-profit, government, and public safety agencies. If you or somebody you know have a drone, want one or need to learn more about them, this course is for you. You will learn about basic drone safety, rules of the road and air, registration, certification, license, drone types, when, how and where to fly (or avoid). Bring your drone as a guest to participate in the discussions. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult. Don’t be a dummy, learn to fly drones safely.
Stillwater (On-line), Tuesday May 19, 2020, 6-8PM, Register here
Drones for Non Dummies – Beyond the basics
This course moves beyond the basics looking at drone decision making, flight planning, how to prepare for your FAA Part 107 among other certifications. Also covered are basic tools, simulators, apps, cameras, commercial considerations, new and emerging regulations, insurance, practical tips, techniques, trends to be aware of. Weather permitting drone demonstration flights may be held. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult. Don’t be a dummy, learn to fly drones safely.
Stillwater (Online), Tuesday May 26, 2020, 6-8PM, Register here
Pony Stadium Drones for Non-Dummies Demo Flight
Drone Aerial Photography and Video
This course is for those who want to learn more about drone based aerial photography and video (recreational and commercial). Topics covered include rules of the road for aerial photography and video, license and registration, where to fly (and not fly), flight planning and weather, autonomous and manual modes, equipment, hardware, software and other tools. Additional topics include what type of drone and camera equipment are best, as well as, accessories and post processing tools. Students aged 12-17 may attend with an adult. Weather permitting a demonstration flight will be flown. Prerequisites: Drones for Non-Dummies: Beyond the Basics or related experience.
Short Recap of 2023 15th Annual Withrow Car and Tractor Show Event
2022 Withrow Area Classic Car and Tractor Show
Click On Above Image To View More From Previous Withrow Events
Wakey Wakey, Early Morning Withrow Car and Tractor Show Views
Withrow Car Tractor Show is co-hosted by Sals Angus Grill and Withrow Ballroom Event Center is a great event located between Stillwater to the east, Grant to the south and Hugo to the west. As a fundraising event, the Withrow Car Tractor Show benefits the Minnesota Military Family Foundation as well as Wishes & More organizations.
Early Morning Walking Around 2019 Withrow Classic Car Show
Mid-Morning Aerial Video Views of 2019 Withrow Car and Tractor show
Mid Morning Walk Around Withrow Car Tractor Show Views
Early Afternoon Time Lapse Video Near Sals Angus Grill
Mid Day Aerial Views Including Tractor Parade
Mid Afternoon Ride Around on The Car Tractor Show Grounds
Late Afternoon Aerial Video Views Withrow Car Tractor Show
Have an event or other activity you are looking for aerial and ground based coverage (still video and photography)? Contact us and we can discuss options to meet your needs.
Pictures Over Stillwater provides indoor interior, outdoor exterior, drone aerial and all around creative real estate services. In addition to standard MLS compliant still photography and video virtual tours, we also provide 360 still virtual tours, and FPV drone fly through virtual tours.
Our Real Estate and Property services include residential and commercial real estate, developers, property management, home and building owners as well as construction progress activities. From single family to multi-tenant, half acre to hundreds of acres, single to multi-story high rise, one-time or recurring progress reporting, we have the experiences capturing these and other properties around the Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin areas.
Real Estate Example
We have standard packaged along with ala carte and custom services. Services include turnkey mission planning, flying and post processing for MLS still and video including 360 images with post processing, along with consulting and education.
Check Out A Sampling Of Some Of Our Experiences
Real Estate Land Property Example
Residential Real Estate Example 1 (Click Image To View More)
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Pictures Over Stillwater Golf Course Country Club Images
The following are various Pictures Over Stillwater drone based aerial photography and video images from different Golf Course Country Club venues around the greater Minneapolis St. Paul twin cities metropolitan area.
Click on above image to view more Golf related images
Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 Golf Event
River Valley Charities 2020 Troy Burne Hudson Golf Event
River Valley Charities 2020 New Richmond Pro-Amm Golf Event
Have an upcoming event at a Golf Course, Country Club, Marina, Association or other venue, or simply looking for images (still and video) of your facility?
Due to construction the 2023 #343run was moved from I94 near Afton Minnesota to across the river on highway 35 south of Hudson and north of River Falls Wisconsin. Attendees assembled on Monday evening 9/11/23 on the Tower and Coulee Road overpasses as the parade went south from Hudson towards River Falls before returning to the north. In addition to the various EMS, Fire, Rescue, Police, Sheriff, Highway Patrol and other first responders, an Air Force/National Guard C130 Cargo plane made two low “tactical” passes along the #343run route.
Pictures Over Stillwater Coverage of 2019 #343 9/11 Tribute
The following still and video images are from the 2019 #343 9/11 tribute event which has been held for several years. The event takes place on an overpass above Interstate 94 (I94) in eastern Minnesota (West Lakeland and Afton) near the Wisconsin (Hudson) border for 24 hours on 9/11.
This volunteer event has participants waving american flags as people head west during the morning rush hour towards twin cities Minneapolis St. Paul area along with others throughout the day. There is also a parade of first responders that starts to the east in Hudson Wisconsin crossing the St. Croix River passing under the overpass west bound then circling back over the bridge (Stagecoach road).
Mid-Afternoon view of Stagecoach Overpass looking to the north
A Black Hawk Helicopter does a fly by before the evening parade
First Responders Circle Back over I94 on Stagecoach Road
Westbound I94 Traffic entering Minnesota being Greeted
Looking East Towards Wisconsin Welcoming West Bound I94 Traffic
View of Stonebridge Overpass looking north shortly before parade
In addition to our SmugMug online store, we also have a FineArtAmerica site where you can shop, buy prints, puzzles, wall art and other items.
When in downtown Stillwater, visit our partner Smith + Trade Mercantile where you can buy Pictures Over Stillwater aerial photography postcards among other items.
Proud Member Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 Visits Lake Elmo Washington County St Croix Valley. The UP Big Boy is one of if not the largest still operating steam locomotives in the world weighing in at over one million pounds.
Union Pacific Big Boy Visits St Croix Valley
The following video and still images show the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 visiting Lake Elmo Minnesota in Washington County before crossing the St. Croix River at Hudson continuing on to other destinations in Wisconsin.
Click on above image to view more images of UP Big Boy 4014
Learn more about Steam power and UP Big Boy via the following links
It is 2019 Spring Flood season in the upper Midwest including Minneapolis St. Paul twin cities metro area along with western Wisconsin, eastern Dakotas and elsewhere. In the Minneapolis St. Paul twin cities metro area, there are three major rivers all of which flow into the mighty Mississippi river, not to mention numerous smaller rivers, streams, creeks as well as other runoff.
For the 2019 Spring Flood season, in the Twin Cities metro, western Wisconsin, western as well as southern Minnesota as well as eastern Dakotas, February record-setting snow fall are now melting. Besides record February snow fall, there was a lack of snow cover in the Twin Cities metro and surrounding area in early January to protect against the extreme cold, thus driving frost deeper into the ground.
With frost being four plus feet deep, snowmelt that would normally start to seep into the ground is having to run off elsewhere which results into the area lakes, ponds, creeks, streams, small rivers and ultimately the Mississippi and other large rivers.
Above via Twincities.com image via www.picturesoverstillwater.com
2019 Spring Flood Content
Note that we are FAA Part 107 certified (e.g. commercial drone operator) and MNDoT Aeronautics & Aviation Drone as well as Aerial Photography licensed, and insured, meaning our images as well footage can be used safely for various commercial purposes including by news or other organizations.
