Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Cyn Thia, aka thiajmarie, and titled “Reflecting on Des Moines.”

She says “I was in Des Moines to visit my best friend. A beautiful city, with a wonderful variety of photographic opportunities. I will definitely be back!!!!”

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Danyell Klein, aka 03jeepgirl, and is a nighttime photo of fireworks from Scott Avenue bridge with the  downtown backdrop.

She says “I just moved back to the Des Moines area from Oskaloosa in February and I love taking pictures here. It’s much different than the rural areas.”

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Sarah Brewbaker and is of some signage from the Court Avenue District.

Sarah says “For me photography is my creative outlet and lets me show others how I view the world. I have grown up in the Des Moines area and have always loved to attend such events as the downtown farmers market.”

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Brooke Peterson.

Brooke says “I took this photo on a beautiful summer evening at Principal Park. Not only was it a great night to watch our very own Iowa Cubs, but it was also a perfect sunset. This photo, with its pink and purple colors of the sky and the silhouette of the water tower on the roof of the Brown-Camp Lofts was taken from my seat at the stadium.”

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Flickr user Eric, also known as “Uncle Eric” and is of Science Center downtown.

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Flickr user Christina Heeren, also known as cdheeren and is of downtown railroad bridge.

Christina says “I have spent hours photographing Des Moines and still haven’t uncovered all its treasures. There are so many photo opportunities to be discovered in both the historical and modern architecture. I love how our city has been able to blend and maintain both the past and present.”

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Flickr user Dave Corbett, also known as DSM PM and is of  the old train depot.

Dave says “I’m fairly new to Des Moines, and in most cases these photos are the first time I’ve seen these locations. Des Moines is a fascinating blend of new and old and I’m having a ball exploring.”

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from one of my favorite photographers, Jacob Boyd and this one is from the 7th and Center Park-n-Ride facility downtown.

Jake says “I enjoy taking photos in Des Moines because I feel like there’s always somewhere new to go. Whether it’s photographing buildings downtown or a coffee shop, it seems like there’s opportunities everywhere.” Jake now has his own website to show off his great photography, at: http://www.jakeboydphotography.com/

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Flickr user Scott LaBlanc, also known as LostShaker and is of downtown skyline.

Scott says “”The vast majority of the pictures in my portfolio have been taken in and around downtown Des Moines. As a photographer I enjoy the variety of lakes, parks, and urban environments within just a few mile radius. Des Moines is full of character and is a great subject.” You can check out more of Scott’s photography at: www.scottlablancphotography.com.

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Continuing with our series, Des Moines Picture of the Week, this week’s picture comes from Flickr user Dan Schneider, also known as Teufel657 and is of downtown looking down Locust St from the Capitol.

Dan says “I like to photograph Des Moines because of the great buildings and architecture. There is always livly movement downtown, and great scenes that can be captured.”

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