I was born in Minnesota and have been a lifelong Vikings football fan since I was a little girl, watching them play and win with iconic quarterback Fran Tarkenton. In my lifetime, the Vikings have played their home games in three different stadiums; The Old Met Stadium, The Hubert Humphrey Metrodome, and the grand U.S. Bank Stadium, opened in 2016.
Why do people always get fascinated with large structures? The Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium is not an exception here. When the lights came on in the large building it was apparent that it was not just a sports facility. The lights on the glass surface made the stadium to be a structure that cannot be overlooked.
I recall being there with my camera in my hand, just completely awestruck. The idea of the stadium astonished me with its size. It was the play of lights on the sharp angles and smooth surface of the glass that made me focus. Minneapolis downtown was alive when I was shooting this place, and the goal was to get this place’s vibe. My intention was to capture the stadium that would pay respect to its structure and the energy it had.
The stadium had its own character; it looked as if it was alive. And I wanted to show that through my lens. Actually, it was not only a matter of photographing the building, it was about capturing the Minnesotans, their love for sports, and the vibrant pulse of the area. That night the lights seemed to be the city’s heartbeat, pulsing with excitement and pride.
As I was positioning myself, the lights of the stadium illuminated the structure. I took the shot and I was quite sure that what I had taken was indeed unique. The U.S. Bank Stadium was not just a landmark or a place for games, but was a symbol of Minneapolis. The lights changed the whole surrounding and gave a stunning feeling of the sight.
This stadium is one of the places that you should consider visiting in Minnesota. It gives an insight of what design might be in the future. It is actually futuristic. Each time I walked through the U.S. Bank Stadium, I recall the feeling of shooting this picture. The lights are still dancing, and the stadium remains a part of the city’s architectural image.
Well, next time when you are in Minneapolis, take a pause and look at it. What does this stadium, with its lights and angles, tell you?
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