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The best feature photos of 2016

There was no shortage of great photography gracing the pages of the Star Tribune's feature sections in 2016.

December 30, 2016 at 2:41PM
Marshmello performed on the final day of the Summer Set Music & Camping Festival.
The winner of NPR's Tiny Desk contest, Gaelynn Lea, left, gave fiddle lessons to Christina Taylor at her studio in Duluth.
Gaelynn Lea gave a fiddle lesson at her studio in Duluth. Lea, was the winner of NPR's 2016 Tiny Desk contest.
DeParis Frazier, 6, kept an eye on boxer Dwight Lewis as he did abdominal at Circle of Discipline gym in Minneapolis.
Garrison Keillor walked through the alley from the stage entrance of the Ryman Auditorium after a show.
Garrison Keillor made last-minute changes to the script before alive broadcast.
Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo let loose during a performance at US Bank Stadium.
New "A Prairie Home Companion" host Chris Thile performed a during a show at the Fitzgerald Theater.
Atmosphereís Sean ìSlugî Daley was on the Main Stage at Soundset 2016.
Dessa clowned around at the Wedge Community Co-op.
The Cactus Blossoms ñ sibling harmonizers Jack Torrey, seated, and Page Burkum took the stage at Dusty's Bar in Northeast Minneapolis.
Barbara Behrend widow of Joseph Behrend held a cover of a recording that the Flaming O's recorded in the '80s.
Chris Hawkey posed for a picture with fans at the Medina Entertainment Center.
Lizzo posed for a photograph at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design before a show.
From left, Emily Schoonover, Danielle Cusak and Bella Dawson -- collectively known as Bruise Violet -- two high-profile gigs at First Avenue.
The hardest-working man in Twin Cities radio, Peter Parker, posed outside the Go 95.3 FM studios.
Sean Tillmann, aka Har Mar Superstar, moved a few blocks from the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis.
Macklemore, part of the hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, performed at Target Center.
The British indie-folk trio, 'The Staves', are sisters, from left, Jessica, Camilla and Emily Staveley-Taylor.
Michele Hossle was the stage manager for "A Christmas Carol" at the Guthrie Theater.
Minnesotaís Louie Anderson plays Zach Galafiankisís mother in FXís 'Baskets.'
Director Marion McClinton gave lighting direction during a dress rehearsal at the History Theatre.
Randy Reyes with Theater Mu.
Ricky Falbo played Greg in "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical" at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis.
Actor David Murray from "Cinderella" posed with El Dante, a Friesian stallion.
Aditi Brennan Kapil at Mixed Blood Theater, where her new play 'Orange' was performed.
Director John Miller-Stephany, center, talks with actors Corey Quinn Farrell, left, and Bradley Hildebrandt during rehearsal for "Under the Gaslight" on the Minnesota Centennial Showboat.
Actor Jasmine Hughes was photographed at the Penumbra Theatre.
Ansa Akyea, right, as "Bilal" and Darius Dotch as "Eric" rehearsed the play "Bars and Measures" at the Jungle Theater.
Kelly Kaduce portrayed Wendy Torrance in Minnesota Opera's world premiere of "The Shining."
Laila Robins returned to the Twin Cities to play the queen in "The Lion in Winter" at the Guthrie Theater.
Rich Hamson, costume designer, and Nanci Aeilts from the costume crafts department took a break from working on "Beauty and the Beast."
Chanhassen opened, "Beauty and the Beast"
Ragamala dancer Aparna Ramaswamy during a rehearsal in Minneapolis.
The new entrance to the Walker Art Center.
Daina De Prez sang and played piano at Nye's during a late night in early March.
Asparagus Galette. Gruyere, Dijon, prosciutto, egg and lemon at the New Scenic Cafe on the shore north of Duluth.
Billie the golden doodle enjoyed the attention as Joan and Reed Neslon showed off their remodeled Bloomington home.
Chris Thile succeeded Garrison Keillor as host of A Prairie Home Companion.
Front row on the runway at the Envision Spring 2016 fashion show at Orchestra Hall.
Halima Aden stood on stage during rehearsal for the Miss Minnesota USA pageant.
Local author, Peter Geye s making a name with his novels based around the North Shore area.
Alison Rempel Brown, the new president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota, with the museum's Triceratops.
A portrait of, Brittany Lynch, from an article on young black leaders in the Twin Cities.
CeCe McDonald talked about her life after prison in a Minneapolis park.
Actor and Uber driver James Craven with his granddaughter, Serenity.
Graphic artist ,Adam Turman in front of his owl mural, which is located at the A-Mill Artist Lofts in Minneapolis.
Beautiful Gardens winners Mark Addicks and Tom Hoch tend a secluded backyard garden at their Lowry Hill home.
Phua Thao harvested rhubarb on the family farm in Spring Valley, WI. ]
The garden of Ellen Akins and Steve Denker in Cornucopia, Wis.
Crab spider, about the size of a dime, on a Bee Balm flower.
A Siberian iris in the garden of Lisa Moran of Woodbury.
A lady's slipper, Minnesota's state flower, in bloom near the Kabetogama Lake Visiter's Center at Voyageurs National Park.
Alex Fitzgerald stood with plates in front of The Bad Waitress in Minneapolis.
The new Hi-Lo Diner in Minneapolis is a sleek, Airstream-style design lifted from the pages of the past.
Beauty Heart Radishes for the cold season. winter radishes
Italian Eatery, a new south Minneapolis restaurant, makes Limoncello in-house.
A paprika spice illustration for the Taste cover.
The meat/cheese platter at Draft Horse in northeast Minneapolis.
Andrew Dimery, head brewer at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, sat for a portrait in his brewery.
Author Peter O'Toole in his Edwin Lundie-designed Cape Cod cottage in St. Paul.
Hanging pegs in the mud room that was part of the Artisan Home Tour.
A stairway was featured in the Artisan Home Tour.
Space from an old family room became part of a new modern kitchen.
Jordan Nypan, 10, of Andover checked out the view of Namakan Lake from the top of her family's houseboat parked on Namakan Island.
A boat navigates the waters of Namakan Lake near Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park.
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Marshmello performed on the final day of the Summer Set Music & Camping Festival. (Tom Wallace — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

There was no shortage of great photography gracing the pages of the Star Tribune's feature sections in 2016. This is just a sampling of the photo staff's hard work.


DeParis Frazier, 6, keeps an eye on boxer Dwight Lewis of S. St Paul as Lewis does abdominal work Monday, April 18, 2016, at Circle of Discipline in Minneapolis, MN.](DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBUNE)djoles@startribune Circle of Discipline is located in a historically tough neighborhood near the Midtown Global Market, off of Lake Street-- a melting pot where restaurant menus are more likely to be written in Spanish than English. It is the home gym of several pro fighters, including welterweight boxer Jam
DeParis Frazier, 6, watched boxer Dwight Lewis do abdominal work at Circle of Discipline, a Minneapolis gym that provides alternative activities for kids in a historically tough neighborhood in south Minneapolis. Photographer David Joles captured the moment. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Dessa was photographed at the Wedge Community Co-op Thursday afternoon. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com A charitable connection is essential for a celebrity's image. With so many worthy charities and causes in our community, how does a celebrity choose how to put their star-power to good use? We asked five local celebrities to share which cause they support and why. It turns out they have a genuine, personal link with their cause and a close association with the co
Dessa was photographed at the Wedge Community Co-op Thursday afternoon. AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com A charitable connection is essential for a celebrity’s image. With so many worthy charities and causes in our community, how does a celebrity choose how to put their star-power to good use? We asked five local celebrities to share which cause they support and why. It turns out they have a genuine, personal link with their cause and a close association with the community. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
177304 Beautiful Gardens winner. The garden of Ellen Akins and Steve Denker in Cornucopia, Wis. ORG XMIT: MIN1608161143170228
Beautiful Gardens winner. The garden of Ellen Akins and Steve Denker in Cornucopia, Wis. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo during a performance at US Bank Stadium. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - August 20, 2016, Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium, Metallica in Concert
Clockwise from the upper left: Leila Navidi was there when actor David Murray, who was playing Prince Charming, donned his costume for a horseback ride. Carlos Gonzalez caught Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo cutting loose. Joan and Reed Nelson’s goldendoodle, Billie, enjoyed the attention when Glen Stubbe visited their remodeled home. And Gonzalez served up a delicious impression of the food at the New Scenic Cafe on the North Shore. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com — August 20, 2016, Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium, Metallica in Concert (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Asparagus Galette. Gruyere, Dijon, prosciutto, egg and lemon at the New Scenic Cafe up the shore north of Duluth. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - June 4, 2016, Duluth, MN, Taste Section Story Food, Coffee, Drinks, Bars and Restaurants of the Duluth Area ORG XMIT: MIN1606061920252183
Asparagus Galette. Gruyere, Dijon, prosciutto, egg and lemon at the New Scenic Cafe up the shore north of Duluth. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - June 4, 2016, Duluth, MN, Taste Section Story Food, Coffee, Drinks, Bars and Restaurants of the Duluth Area ORG XMIT: MIN1606061920252183 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Actor David Murray poses with El Dante, a Friesian stallion, at Carisbrooke Farm in Stillwater. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Actor David Murray rides El Dante, a Friesian stallion, for a Star Tribune photo shoot at Carisbrooke Farm in Stillwater on Friday, October 28, 2016. Murray plays Prince Charming in the Children's Theatre revival of "Cinderella" and is the new darling of the Twin Cities theater scene. ORG XMIT: MIN1610281514510231
Actor David Murray poses with El Dante, a Friesian stallion, at Carisbrooke Farm in Stillwater. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Actor David Murray rides El Dante, a Friesian stallion, for a Star Tribune photo shoot at Carisbrooke Farm in Stillwater on Friday, October 28, 2016. Murray plays Prince Charming in the Children’s Theatre revival of “Cinderella” and is the new darling of the Twin Cities theater scene. ORG XMIT: MIN1610281514510231 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Billie, the Nelson's Goldendoodle. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, March 4, 2016 Homeowners Joan and Reed Neslon showed off their remodeled Bloomington home.
Billie, the Nelson’s Goldendoodle. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, March 4, 2016 Homeowners Joan and Reed Nelson showed off their remodeled Bloomington home. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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