Michigan shooting spots

[billsh]

My wife may be going to Dearborne Michigan the first week in May. I may tag along to shoot while she goes to training. Can anyone from that area tell me what would be available to shoot. I shoot mostly wildlife, nature and landscapes, but would be open to anything.

Thanks !!!!
Bill

[HJMinard]

Well, the Dearborn and Detroit area are not exactly the most scenic, interesting part of Michigan for outdoors and wildlife photography, but there are a few opportunities/interesting places to visit:

The Detroit Zoo (http://www.detroitzoo.org/critters2.html)

Henry Ford Museum (http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/default.asp) and Greenfield Village (http://www.hfmgv.org/village/default.asp)

There's always the Detroit River for nautical (freighter) images

Belle Isle Park (http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/recreation/centers/M/belle_isle/belleM.htm)

At this site (http://travel.michigan.org/index.asp?m=0) you can search for things to do by category and distance from a particular city. Might be helpful.

If I think of any more I'll drop by the thread again and let you know.

[Pamela107]

The Crosswinds Marsh / Wayne County
A 1,000 acre wetland wildlife preserve with 5 miles of trails.
And a beautiful Bald Eagle .
If you need directions let me know.
Pamela

[Jon, The Elder]

BILLSH- As mentioned- "Greenfield Village" now known as "The Henry Ford" will provide a great cross section of subject matter for you. Many historic buildings were bought and transported to the site. There is a working farm with horse drawn plows, period costumes etc.
Go on line and look for Henry ford museum/village.

As mentioned- the Zoo is one of the best. Very few cage type displays- most are open air. Nice variety of animals.
See my gallery with a few shots at www.pbase.com/jpferguson

The Artic ring of life is awesome!

Contact me when you are near the date - maybe we can do a shoot together.

Jon F.

[kb244]

Course if you dont mind taking a trip to the otherside of michigan where I live ( Grand Rapids ), you can always visit Fredrick Meijer's Botanical and Sculpture gardens.

[PhotosGuy]

Jay has a good list. If you go to Belle Isle Park, be sure to look for the white deer that run free there.

[billsh]

Thanks Guys ! Sounds like some good suggestions. I'm hoping everything works so that I can go. If I do, it would be great to shoot with you Jon. When it gets closer, I'll see if we can make our schedules work.

Thanks
Bill

[PhotosGuy]

Have fun! Here's a couple of links:
http://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/index.html
http://www.mapdetroit.com/dev1/our_env.html