There's a particular kind of electricity in the air around Target Field after the sun goes down. This image catches it head-on: Parking Ramp A climbing along the left, Ramp B washed in purple beneath the Twins scoreboard, and the streets below alive with rivers of red and white light as traffic pours down N 7th Street and bends toward 2nd Avenue. It's downtown Minneapolis at full tilt, the rush, the glow, the noise of a city out enjoying its night.

The truth behind this shot is a lot less glamorous than the result. I'd just parked on the top floor of Ramp A, and the moment I stepped into the elevator lobby, this whole scene opened up through the window, all that chaos and movement just hit me, and I knew I had to capture it. Two problems. I was shooting at night through glass from inside a lit room, so I had to press my lens flat against the window to kill the reflections. And that little lobby had zero ventilation, so I stood there sweating buckets, waiting out long exposures, until the traffic painted exactly the light trails I was after. Worth every drop.

This piece is a natural fit for Twins fans, lovers of the North Loop, and anyone who feels the pull of downtown energy, equally at home in a sports-loving family room, a local restaurant or bar, or a Minneapolis office that wants to show some hometown pride.

Looks best on metal: the glossy, luminous surface makes the light trails and neon practically glow, giving the night scene real depth and punch. Also stunning on acrylic. Available on fine art paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic; metal, acrylic, canvas gallery wraps, and framed prints all arrive ready to hang.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was this photo taken? From the top level of Parking Ramp A, looking out over the streets that surround Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. The frame follows N 7th Street as it bends toward 2nd Avenue North, with the ballpark and Twins scoreboard glowing in the background.

What is Target Field? Target Field is the home of the Minnesota Twins, set in the North Loop / Warehouse District of downtown Minneapolis. It opened in 2010 and has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Twin Cities skyline.

What are the parking ramps in the image? Ramp A climbs along the left edge of the frame, and Ramp B is the structure washed in purple light beneath the Twins scoreboard. Both are part of the public parking that serves Target Field and the surrounding downtown core.

How were the streaks of light created? This is a long-exposure photograph. With the shutter held open, the moving headlights and taillights of traffic blur into continuous ribbons of red and white — turning an everyday intersection into rivers of motion.

Which print medium works best for this image? Metal is my top pick. Its glossy, luminous surface makes the neon and light trails pop with real depth and punch. Acrylic is a close second. It's also available on fine art paper and canvas, so there's a fit for every space and budget.

Do the prints arrive ready to hang? Metal, acrylic, canvas gallery wraps, and framed prints all arrive ready to hang. Fine art paper prints and rolled canvas ship without hardware, giving you the freedom to frame them however suits your space.